With eight sizes available, the Downunder Horsemanship Halter fits horses of all breeds and conformation types, including cobs. While the term “cob” is most commonly used in the U.K., you may see cob-sized bridles and halters at tack stores in North America and other parts of the world. Cob simply refers to a type of […]
Training Tip: How to Slow a Horse Down on a Group Trail Ride
Question: The group I ride with is very competitive in a fun way. When we’re on the trail, every time we ask for the canter, it means woo hoo race! It is fun, and we have done it a lot. Now, when I’m riding my mare with one other horse or with a group of […]
This year, the No Worries Club’s quarterly magazine celebrates its 15th year of print. The first issue of the No Worries Journal was delivered to members in the spring of 2007. That first issue featured Clinton’s insights on flying lead changes and the top 10 things to do with a foal. Over the years, the […]
The first time you hear a horseman mention “slobber straps,” you’ll likely be left scratching your head, imagining some sort of contraption meant for horses’ slobber. While they may have an odd name, slobber straps’ purpose is a simple one – they are pieces of leather that attach reins to the bit and act as […]
There are two types of pressure—steady pressure and driving pressure. Steady pressure is just that, a steady, consistent pressure. Driving pressure has a pulsating beat or rhythm to it—one, two, three, four; one, two, three, four.
Reined Cow Horse: Training Session Six With Lincoln
Clinton introduces Lincoln to the Performance Horses: Reined Cow Horse series in the newest training session release. The video was filmed in May and captures Clinton taking the then 4-year-old gelding through a typical training session, starting with a warm-up and then progressing to working a cow. Lincoln tends to be more sensitive and tightly […]
Trailer-loading troubles are some of the most common issues all equestrians experience at one point or another with their horses. In his Trouble-Free Trailer Loading video series, Clinton explains how he builds a horse’s confidence about getting on the trailer and being comfortable with the experience. To make the series the most educational for horsemen, […]
Bring Your Horse Out of Winter Break With Groundwork
If your horse has had the winter off and you’re ready to get back in the saddle and hit the trail, keep these success tips in mind so that it is a safe and enjoyable experience. The first two sessions you spend with your horse after time off should consist of strictly groundwork. Groundwork is […]
Enrollment in the 2022 Clinician Academy is officially closed as all of the participation spots are booked. While the course attracted horsemen from around the United States, international horsemen, hailing from Canada and Germany, account for half of the class. The seven-week course is designed to help horsemen fine-tune their understanding and application of the […]
Question: Is it OK to reprimand a horse for trying to bite you when you are desensitizing? I’m working with a colt that is almost 4 months old. When I would touch a certain part of his chest, he would try to bite me—not my hand, me. I would reprimand him and then go straight […]