The Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Stephenville, Texas is changing hands. Clinton initially offered the iconic facility for sale in 2018 when he made the decision to switch his career focus to training and showing performance horses. This winter, he teamed up with Bell & Bradford, LLC to sell the ranch. The property was divided into […]
Last Chance to Enter: Walkabout Tour Program Giveaway
You might not have been able to attend a Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to completely miss out on all of the tour excitement. The giveaways Clinton holds throughout the events are highly anticipated, and none more so than the tour program giveaway held before each […]
In less than three months after opening up applications, next year’s Clinician Academy is filled. The 2021 course will take place at the new ranch in Farmington, Arkansas, May 3rd through June 11th. The Academy is for horsemen who are passionate about the Method and want to establish a career as a Method Ambassador or […]
We all know the Method works on horses, but have you ever applied the Method to another animal, or even a person? When you make the right thing easy and the wrong thing difficult, anything is possible! We want to hear about a time when you applied the Method to something or someone other than […]
Bring up the topic of bits around horse people and you’re sure to enter into a conversation that’ll turn into a heated debate ranging from one end of the spectrum (you need a different bit for every horse in your barn and every situation you ride them in) to the other (only a cruel barbarian […]
Have a horse training question you’d like to ask Clinton? Chances are, he’s already answered it! A key benefit of being a No Worries Club member is the club’s extensive video library.
Horsemen attending the 2020 Clinician Academy will arrive at the ranch this Friday to get settled in before their first day of class next Monday. We can’t wait to meet them and their horses! The course will be taught by Professional Clinician Kristin Hamacher, and each student will bring two of their personal horses to […]
It’s no secret that you make the most progress with your horse when you consistently work with him. However, if you’re human, you’re bound to have to miss at least a few days of consistent training here or there. It’s something Clinton has had to deal with, especially in the early days of his career, […]
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Training Tip: Use the Approach and Retreat Method to Build Your Horse’s Confidence
Whenever you desensitize your horse to an object, use the Approach and Retreat Method. Build the horse’s confidence by approaching him with the object that scares him and then retreating (taking the object away) when he stands still and relaxes. The number one rule to remember when using the Approach and Retreat Method is to […]