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Downunder Horsemanship - General
September 15, 2015

Keep Your Partnership Fun With Trick Training

Teaching your horse tricks is likely to make him happier during training sessions because of the variety and challenge it provides. “Consistency in a training program is key to getting a well-broke horse,” Clinton says. “I often tell people, ‘Consistency is your greatest ally; inconsistency is your greatest enemy.’ While that tried-and-true formula is essential […]

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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
September 15, 2015

Road to the Horse: Tickets Going Fast

In 2016, Clinton is returning to Road to the Horse, a colt-starting competition in which trainers are judged on their ability to start an untouched horse and ride it through an obstacle course. Clinton will be competing and sharing his knowledge along with two other great horsemen, Nick Dowers and Richard Winters. The event will […]

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Training Tips
September 8, 2015

Training Tip: Calling Out to Other Horses

Oftentimes, busy-minded horses are guilty of sending shrill whinnies up and down the trail, hoping to hear a response from another horse. From nervous whinnies to deep neighs, horses’ voices carry very well, which can attract a lot of unwanted attention. When your horse whinnies, he’s telling you in big bold letters that his attention […]

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Academy Downunder Horsemanship - General Method Ambassadors
September 8, 2015

Meet Our 2015 Method Ambassadors

Clinton and the Downunder Horsemanship team are proud to present our very first Method Ambassadors! Each of the nine horsemen who graduated the nine-week program impressed Clinton with their ability to train a horse in the Fundamentals level of the Method and their passion to share the Method. The Method Ambassadors are available for lessons, […]

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Clinton Anderson Clinics Downunder Horsemanship - General
September 8, 2015

Frankfort, Kentucky Fundamentals Clinic This Weekend

Clinton and his Certified Clinicians are ready to help 20 horsemen and their horses excel at the three-day Fundamentals Clinic in Frankfort, Kentucky this weekend. Spectators are welcome to attend and ask questions. The clinic is being held at Lakeside Arena, September 11th – 13th and begins at 9 a.m. each day and runs until […]

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No Worries Club
September 8, 2015

No Worries Club September DVD

This month’s No Worries Club DVD exclusive features the last in Clinton’s lesson series with the group “DUH Posse” that covers the Intermediate level of the Method. “One of the most important concepts you can understand as a horse trainer is that advanced maneuvers are nothing more than having a great foundation. If you’ve got […]

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No Worries Club
September 8, 2015

2015 Members: We Want Your Photos

If you joined the No Worries Club this year, we want to spotlight you and your horse in the Journal. To take part, send us a high quality photo of you with your horse as an attachment to [email protected] with the subject “2015 member.” Please have your photos submitted no later than October 15th.

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Uncategorized
September 1, 2015

Use a Smart Approach When De-Worming Your Horse

Most people have trouble de-worming their horses because of the way they approach the horse. They sneak up to the horse and then jam the syringe in his mouth, which makes the horse defensive. Teach your horse to willingly accept de-wormer by desensitizing him with the de-wormer and teaching him to associate it with feeling […]

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Training Tips
September 1, 2015

Training Tip: Kicking in the Trailer

Because horses are prey animals, when they are made to go in tight, narrow spaces – such as a trailer – it’s natural for them to feel trapped and claustrophobic. When a horse feels trapped and claustrophobic and his ability to run and move his feet is taken away from him, his only other option […]

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