Training Tip: Confidently Introduce Your Horse to Obstacles
Once you have a foundation on your horse, meaning that he trusts and respects you and you can control his feet, you can begin to introduce him to obstacles. At some point or other during his trail riding career, your horse is going to come across obstacles on the trail – water crossings, bridges, hills, […]
The summer issue of the No Worries Journal is out and packed full of inspirational stories, how-to training articles and exciting innovations coming from Downunder Horsemanship. You’ll read all about Titan’s NRBC experience, discover mounted archery, learn how to teach your horse to stand still for mounting, and much more! Along with outstanding content, the […]
Love the Method and dream of personalized help for you and your horse? Our clinicians and ambassadors are available to come to your barn! Trained and certified to teach the Method by Clinton, they offer help with specific exercises or issues you’re having with your horse and have the knowledge and expertise to coach you […]
By Standlee Premium Western Forage What are they? Equine gastric ulcers are caused because gastric acid (hydrochloric acid secreted by parts of the stomach lining), and, to a lesser degree, the digestive enzyme pepsin, irritates the lining of the stomach, causing ulceration. Gastric ulcers are common in horses. Their prevalence has been estimated to be […]
Most riders don’t realize how important sweat is. Look at your horse as a well-trained athlete. In any sport, in order to develop any sort of skill at it, you’ve got to work hard and practice consistently.
If you’ve ever wondered: How do I get my horse to take the correct lead? What exercises can I do to improve my horse’s canter? What is the best way to ask for a canter departure?
The Downunder Horsemanship office will be closed Wednesday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. We hope our fellow American citizens take the time to celebrate our freedom and enjoy the day! Business will be back to normal on Thursday with the call center open from 8 a.m.
Chrome, a Corgi, was involved in a dog fight and suffered serious injuries. Watch this video to see how Vetericyn aided his healing process. (Please note that the video contains graphic images of dog fight injuries.
Find it on the No Worries Club Website: Establish the Basics of Control With Your Foal
In the summer 2014 edition of the No Worries Journal, Clinton gives step-by-step instructions on how to teach a foal to yield his hindquarters. This is an important exercise to teach a foal because the hindquarters are like the engine of the horse; they are where all of a horse’s power comes from. The sooner […]
Training Tip: Ask Clinton: Can’t Reach Head for Haltering
Q: I just bought a Thoroughbred gelding that is over 16 hands. Every time I go in the stall to put his halter on he lifts his head really high so that I can’t halter him. How do I get him to drop his head for me?