Clinton’s annual inspirational calendar is on its way to No Worries Club members as a thank-you for their loyalty. Packed full of motivational quotes and short training tips, the gift serves as daily inspiration to reach horsemanship goals. The calendars mailed out from our printers on Thursday, December 10th and will begin being delivered to […]
We’re always on the lookout to better your experience while using our websites and the Downunder Horsemanship app. This Thursday, our tech team will be giving our servers a boost which will improve the speed of our e-store. The update is scheduled to take place at 3 a.m. EST and should be completed within an […]
Our team members are looking forward to spending the holidays with family and friends. Next week, our office will be closed Wednesday, December 23rd through Friday, December 25th to celebrate Christmas. Our e-store will be shut down Thursday, December 31st as we do an end-of-year inventory count. No orders will be able to be placed […]
Do the Mash This Winter to Increase Water Consumption
By Ritchie Industries Did you know that horses have the smallest stomach in relation to body size of all domestic animals? Their stomachs can only hold two to three gallons of food and water at a time. Throughout their day, the average horse will need to consume six to 10 gallons of water. Researchers have […]
The main thing to understand when dealing with a problem horse is that if you want your horse’s behavior to change, you have to be willing to change the way you interact with him. You also have to be willing to put in the time necessary to work with him. People ask me all the […]
Looking for the perfect gift for a fellow Method lover or just want to treat yourself? This week’s holiday special is for you! Now through Sunday, December 13th, when you purchase a stick and string, you’ll receive a free book! Special for Kids: Purchase a Kid Handy Stick and Aussie String, get a FREE Downunder […]
Problem Solving: Learn How to Put Fear in Its Place
Many horsemen find their way to the Method because they’re trying to solve a horse-training problem or they’re searching for a way to gain confidence in the saddle. When it comes to shaken confidence, more times than not, the issue is cantering their horses. “Cantering, to someone who does a lot of it, is as […]
By Dr. Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition and Standlee Premium Western Forage® Nutritional Consultant Horses rely on fiber (hay, pasture, forage pellets and forage cubes) to provide most of their nutrition. Their digestive system is filled with billions of naturally occurring beneficial bacteria and protozoa. These microbes ferment plant fiber and produce energy and other […]
Training Tip: Look for Your Horse to Improve a Little Every Day
When you’re working with your horse, remember that you’re not trying to perfect every single lesson every day; you’re just trying to improve each one a little bit. If the horse is doing better today than yesterday, quit – you’ve done your job. It’s time to move on to a new exercise. The worst thing […]