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Training Tip: Horse Won’t Move Forward in Roundpen

Question: I just recently picked up a filly from a reservation near me. When one of my more experienced friends goes to roundpen her, she moves away and does it perfectly. When I am trying to do it, I do the “point, cluck and spank” to get her to move, but she does not move, […]

Looking for a Method Meet-Up Group to Star in an Upcoming Video

On our list of potential topics to spotlight in upcoming No Worries Club digital downloads is Clinton working with a Method meet-up group to help horsemen overcome issues they’re having with their horsemanship. Clinton’s visited with several groups in the past, coaching riders in a group setting as well as working with members one-on-one. The […]

A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Colt

It’s no secret that the foundation you put on a colt sets the tone for the rest of his life. “You’ve probably heard me say before that the first six weeks of a horse’s life under saddle are the most crucial in his career,” Clinton says. “When you start a colt, it’s important to keep […]

Meet Method Ambassador Chase Tipton

Chase grew up on his family’s East Tennessee farm, where they bred and raised Tennessee Walkers. The Tiptons showed the horses, earning ribbons and championships, and enjoyed exploring trails that crisscrossed the Great Smoky Mountains with them. Chase went on to work at a variety of barns, breaking in colts and helping to tune up […]

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Training Tip: Horse Bolts While Being Lunged

Question: I have a 5-year-old Mustang mare that was unhandled until last fall when I got her. We are working on the Fundamentals. Things were going great in the roundpen, so I decided to start lunging on the lunge line outside of the roundpen in my unfenced arena. The problem I’m having is the mare […]

Share Your Success and We’ll Feature You

Do you have a better partnership with your horse because of the Method? Accomplished a milestone putting Clinton’s training to work? We want to share your successes and feature you and your horse on our media platforms! Here’s how it works: Record a short voice memo on your mobile device telling us why you believe […]

Get Your Horse to Move Forward Willingly

It’s impossible to train a horse without forward movement. “Having a horse that doesn’t move forward would be like if I handed you the keys to a brand new BMW with no gas pedal—other than being pretty to look at, it’d be useless to you,” Clinton says. “I like to compare the basics of training […]

Meet Method Ambassador Ken Trahan

Ten years ago, Ken reconnected with his childhood love of horses. “I had a few horses growing up and into my young adult years, but when my wife and I started having children, raising our family became my focus,” Ken explains. When he was ready to get back into horses, Ken contacted a friend in […]