Do you know a horse that is fearful, disrespectful or spooky? He could be just the horse Clinton is looking to work with at his upcoming Walkabout Tour in Loveland, Colorado, May 21 and 22 at the Ranch-Way Feeds Arena. At each tour, Clinton works with local horses to explain how to start his horsemanship […]
If you’re a serious horseman and enjoy using the Method to train your horses, the Ranch Rally is the ultimate getaway. The two-day event is dedicated to learning advanced training techniques beyond what you see Clinton normally demonstrate at his Walkabout Tours and clinics. You’ll learn his step-by-step process for starting colts, how to introduce […]
The Importance of Vaccination for Performance Horses
Brought to you by Merck Animal Health Performance horses are at a greater risk of getting sick because their immune systems get stressed frequently. Strenuous exercise, performance, long-distance transportation, and steroid administration can suppress the immune system, increasing the horse’s susceptibility to infectious disease and potentially decreasing response to vaccination. Follow these vaccination tips to […]
The horsemen for our first annual Downunder Horsemanship Challenge have been selected! Shannon Pigott from the Magnificent 7 and her horse Tippy, Wendell Weber from the Mich-a-Roos and his horse Bones, and Kellye Tuxen from the Downunder Posse and her horse Rio will be going head-to-head in a couple of weeks as Clinton throws out […]
We’re looking for an experienced truck driver who is highly motivated and responsible to pilot Big Blue, Clinton’s Peterbilt semi, to our Walkabout Tours and other events as needed. You will be responsible for getting the truck and its cargo, including Clinton’s personal horses – Diez, Phoenix and Titan – to facilities around the country. […]
Training Tip: Horses That Ignore the One Rein Stop
Here’s a scenario that’s common for a lot of riders: They’re riding their horse on the trail and the horse spooks and takes off. When they do a One Rein Stop to regain control of the situation, the horse bends his head to the side, but keeps running sideways. When you do a One Rein […]
This past weekend, Clinton competed in Road to the Horse in Lexington, Kentucky and had a great time working with his colt, Four Roan Papa, while educating the audience about how he starts colts to be safe, willing partners. Clinton and the gelding made good progress throughout the two-day event, but ultimately Nick Dowers and […]
We’re temporarily closing the office starting the afternoon of Tuesday, March 22nd through Monday, March 28th as we make our move to the ranch. Please note that our phones, online orders, emails and shipping will all be shut down during this time. We’ll resume normal business hours 8 a.m.
Certified Clinician Mitch Gassen makes learning how to be a better horseman and get a higher level of performance out of your horse fun and simple to understand. The Minnesota-based horseman excels at teaching the Fundamentals level of the Method to horsemen and is available for private lessons and public clinics. Learn more about Mitch, […]
I start all of my colts in a hackamore, and continue to ride them in a hackamore for their first 10 to 15 rides because it gives them a chance to learn how to give and soften to pressure while I’m up on their backs without having to deal with a bit just yet. It […]