If you are a relatively green or inexperienced rider, the last thing you want to do is go and buy a horse that has limited training, regardless of his age, and take him out on the trail. You don’t even want a 4- or 5-year-old, unless he’s an exceptional horse. A rider with no experience […]
The winter 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 learn about being a clinician, catch up with Method Ambassador Emily Hunter, meet performance horse Smart Snip O Chex, learn how to introduce a snaffle bit, and how […]
Clinton’s bringing the Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries to four locations around the country this year and headlining at two equine expos, where he’ll work with local horses and students to share his approach to horsemanship. Spooky horses, hard-to-catch horses, stubborn horses, pushy horses, disrespectful horses, bucking horses, snarly horses, rearing horses, won’t go […]
If you have a foal or are expecting a foal this year, you have a serious responsibility on your hands. The work you do with your young horse now will set the foundation of a successful future. I treat my foals the same way I treat my adult horses, as far as earning their respect […]
Training Tip: Ask Clinton: Kicking Out At Other Horses
Q: I have just started fox hunting on my green mare, and when another horse and rider come up beside her, she kicks out at them. One trainer says ignore it as the mare is green and another says smack her hard. Your opinion, please!
Only Four Spots Left in the 2018 Clinician Academy
We’re down to just four open spots in the 2018 Clinician Academy! Clinton will work with 20 horsemen in this year’s program, teaching them how to refine their understanding and application of the Fundamentals exercises as well as imparting his business practices. Horsemen can attend the course to work toward becoming Method Ambassadors or to […]
Our first foal of the year was born last Tuesday, and he is a friendly colt with standout bloodlines! “Yeti” is proudly owned by Randy and Angela Massey and is by Inferno 66 out of Shiney And Dressy. Inferno 66 has $187,374 in NRHA earnings, and Shiney won $62,479 in the show pen. Learn more […]
If your plan is to become a better horseman this year, getting hands-on help is a must! Here’s a look at Clinton’s clinics and courses taking place at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch. Clinics Held at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch 10-Day Fundamentals Clinic – April 4th – 14th – taught by Professional and Certified Clinicians 10-Day […]
All riding maneuvers you do with your horse can be broken into two categories: impulsion exercises and suppling exercises. Impulsion exercises focus on getting the horse to move forward. These are the exercises like the Cruising Lesson, Follow the Fence, Controlled Cruising and Confused Loping that help to get the cobwebs out of the horse’s […]
There’s no better way to experience the Method and add to your horsemanship knowledge than by attending a Downunder Horsemanship event. This year, Clinton will be putting on four Walkabout Tours presented by Ritchie Industries, teaching two three-day Fundamentals Clinics and a Colt Starting Clinic at the ranch, as well as presenting training demos at […]