Training Tip: Ask Clinton: Horse Doesn’t Trailer Well
Q: I have a 5-year-old ex-racehorse that I have been retraining since he was 3. He has been hauled thousands of miles all over the country for trail riding. In the past six months, he has started to throw his body, all 1,300 pounds, into the wall of the trailer while it’s moving down the […]
We’re on the road to Redmond, Oregon for our third Walkabout Tour of the year! Big Blue and the rest of the fleet will arrive at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center on Wednesday. The rest of our crew will arrive on Thursday and Friday to begin setting up for the two-day event taking […]
The spring issue of the No Worries Journal is out and packed full of inspirational stories and how-to training articles! You’ll learn how to make the most of impromptu training sessions, how to choose an equine partner that fits your needs, and the best groundwork exercise for getting your horse’s attention quickly. You’ll also learn […]
This December, Clinton is returning to Australia to put on a two-day training demonstration with his mentor and five-time Australian NRHA Futurity Champion and three-time NCHA Futurity Champion Ian Francis. The event is being held at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC) in Caboolture, Queensland, December 14th and 15th 2019. Tickets are now available! Find […]
At each Walkabout Tour, Clinton and tour feature sponsor Ritchie Industries team up to select a local nonprofit organization to run the Ritchie Charity Ball Toss. The Ritchie Charity Ball Toss is a contest in which horsemen in the audience throw numbered tennis balls they’ve purchased from our chosen non-profit group into the arena, trying […]
How Good Are Your Fundamentals? Rate Yourself Today
Have you ever wondered where you fall in your ability to execute basic horsemanship skills? Clinton has the answer in “Test Your Fundamentals” an exclusive training tool for No Worries Club members that allows you to benchmark your progress in the Method and sets you on the road to a better partnership with your horse. […]
Be a Detective: Is There a Crack in Your Horse’s Foundation?
Every time you work with your horse, you should act like a detective, trying to figure out where your horse has any holes in his foundation. One question you should ask yourself during each training session is: Is there a crack in the foundation? Invariably, as you progress your horse’s training, you’ll happen upon an […]
Spring is officially here, and if you’re like most equestrians, you’re itching to get back into a regular riding routine. We know that when you’re busy setting goals to better your horsemanship a little inspiration goes a long way in taking the first steps to turn a dream into a reality. If you find yourself […]
A month from now, horsemen from around the United States as well as Canada and France will be arriving at the ranch to start their journey in the Clinician Academy. Each of the horsemen will be bringing two of their personal horses to work with throughout the seven-week course that focuses on refining the Fundamentals […]
I have attached a photo of me with my 3-year-old mustang, Cinder, on our first and very successful trail ride (all thanks to the Method)! Not only did she take the lead and go onto and over the bridge, but I love how she took her time and stopped to calmly look around. Cinder is […]