Four Fundamentals Road Clinics on Tap for This Summer
Clinton is jumping around the country this summer teaching horsemen the foundation they need to build a successful partnership with their horses. The clinician is teaching Fundamentals Clinics in Camden, South Carolina; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Thompson’s Station, Tennessee; and Eugene, Oregon in June and August. At each clinic, Clinton works with 20 participants and their horses […]
While having the right knowledge and being resourceful in your environment are keys to training your horse, there’s no denying that a great training facility makes the process easier. When he built the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch that features a 350′ x 150′ covered arena, 350′ diameter round outdoor arena, 50′ roundpens, an obstacle course with […]
Tom and I moved our two horses from Houston to Colorado this past summer. Due to thrush and other medical problems, we were unable to ride them for an extended period. In November, we bought some property and moved the horses into their new home.
The majority of horse “problems” (such as bucking, rearing, biting and pawing) aren’t really problems at all; they are really just symptoms of a cause. Ninety-five percent of all the problems you will ever have to deal with as a horse owner will fix themselves if you do the groundwork and earn your horse’s respect. […]
If you’re in the southeast portion of the country and are looking for a way to get your horsemanship kick started for the summer, attend Clinton’s three-day Fundamentals Clinic in Camden, South Carolina. The clinic, which features the foundation every successful horse and human relationship should start with, is being held at the South Carolina […]
Loveland, CO Walkabout Tour Special Offer From Behlen
Clinton’s bringing the Walkabout Tour to Loveland, Colorado this weekend. The event features two full days of horsemanship and entertainment, and special for this tour stop, Clinton is changing up his training program to offer new demos that include colt starting, student lessons and training on the trail. If you’re at the tour, be sure […]
Kayla Schlabach grew up riding ponies and horses, and got her first pony at age 13. Although the cantankerous pony bucked her off and dodged into trees to unseat her, Kayla kept climbing back up in the saddle. From the pony, she graduated to an ex-racehorse that came with his share of quirks. “That’s when […]
Raise Funds for Your Non-Profit Group at the Milwaukee Tour
We’re looking for a local non-profit group in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area to head up the Ritchie Charity Ball Toss at the Walkabout Tour coming to the Wisconsin State Fair Park in July. Clinton and tour feature sponsor Ritchie Industries team up to select a local organization with equine connections to run the Ritchie Charity […]
Misconceptions in Selecting Forage for Horses – Dust/Mold/Foreign Material
Dr. Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition and Standlee Premium Western Forage® Nutritional Consultants Forage in the form of hay or pasture is the primary ingredient in the diet for most horses. Horses can consume many different varieties of high-quality forage, both alfalfa and grasses, without digestive upset, provided the horse is properly adapted to the […]
Most people have trouble de-worming their horses because of the way they approach the horse. They sneak up to the horse and then jam the syringe in his mouth, which makes the horse defensive. Teach your horse to willingly accept de-wormer by desensitizing him with the de-wormer and teaching him to associate it with feeling […]