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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
February 2, 2016

Headed to WSHE in Pomona

Clinton and the Downunder Horsemanship crew are heading to the West Coast at the end of the week to be a part of the Western States Horse Expo in Pomona, California. The expo is one of the places Clinton first started sharing the Method many years ago, and he’s looking forward to meeting old friends […]

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Clinton Anderson Performance Horses
February 2, 2016

Daughter of Futurity Finalist and Derby Champion

Weanling filly Bumblebee is an athletic mover with a bold personality. She’s by Smart And Shiney, whose offspring have netted $281,716 in the show pen, and out of Nic N Smart, a mare by Reminic, a stallion who won over $90,000 in NCHA competitions and was a Million Dollar Sire in reined cow horse, reining […]

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Training Tips
January 26, 2016

Training Tip: Respect Before Treats

Despite what most people think, we do give our horses treats at the ranch. In fact, you’ll find me carrying a treat in my pocket on most days. Here’s the thing–treats themselves aren’t bad or good; it’s how you use them that determines whether you get positive or negative results. We don’t give any treats […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 26, 2016

Happy Sweet Sixteen, Diez!

Clinton’s beautiful bay partner, Diez, celebrates his 16th birthday this Sunday. Registered with the AQHA as Roosters Ten, Diez is by the legendary Quarter Horse stallion Gallo Del Cielo and out of Docs Poco Ten, a mare by Doc O Lena. He’ll spend his special day partaking in his favorite pastime — grazing and dozing […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 26, 2016

Now Available: All-New Leads and Lead Changes DVD Series

Clinton’s all-new Leads and Lead Changes DVD is now available! Nothing illustrates a well-trained horse better than a seamlessly executed flying lead change. Being able to cue the horse and have him effortlessly switch leads is the ultimate in body control and collection. In this in-depth series, Clinton breaks down the process of teaching lead […]

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Clinton Anderson
January 26, 2016

Clinton’s Gearing Up for Road to the Horse

With less than two months to go before the 2016 Road to the Horse, Clinton is brushing up on his colt-starting skills. This year’s event will mark the fifth time Clinton has joined the competition, and he’s looking forward to working alongside Richard Winters and Nick Dowers — two outstanding horsemen. “Richard Winters is an […]

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Clinician
January 26, 2016

Professional Clinician Diego Gaona Offers the Perfect Balance

“Diego has the ability to push you out of your comfort level, but still make you feel comfortable enough so you can learn and have fun. He has a great personality, and is very knowledgeable about the Method and horsemanship. Would I work with Diego again?

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Clinton Anderson Clinics
January 26, 2016

Foundation is Everything

Do you wish your horse: Was less spooky Didn’t crowd your space Was easy to lead to and from the pasture Obeyed your cues under saddle Didn’t tear around the arena when you asked him to canter Was more fun to be around He can be! All horses are capable of learning basic ground manners […]

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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General No Worries Club
January 26, 2016

Training Session With the AZ Range Riders

At the end of the week, Clinton and his production crew are heading to Arizona to work with a group of No Worries Club members who have formed a meet-up group called the AZ Range Riders. Clinton will spend two days helping members of the group fine-tune their application of the Method and helping them […]

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Training Tips
January 19, 2016

Training Tip: Thinking of Starting a Colt? Be Realistic of Your Ability.

When it comes to starting colts, you need to be as realistic of your ability as you possibly can be. One of the first requirements is having an independent seat, which means that you can walk, trot and canter on a loose rein and you don’t need to squeeze with your legs or pull on […]

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