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Training Tips
February 4, 2014
Training Tip: Use What You Got, Part 2
When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested your horse will be in his job. You’ve heard me say, “Consistency is your greatest ally and inconsistency is your greatest enemy.” And that’s absolutely true.
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Training Tips
January 28, 2014
Training Tip: Use What You Got, Part 1
When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested your horse will be in his job. You’ve heard me say, “Consistency is your greatest ally and inconsistency is your greatest enemy.” And that’s absolutely true.
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Training Tips
January 21, 2014
Training Tip: It’s Called A Soft Feel, Not A Soft Look
Collection should feel light in your hands, not heavy. In other words, don’t worry about where your horse’s head is at; you’re only concerned with how he feels in your hands. I tell people that it’s called a soft feel, not a soft look. That’s the difference between my method and some of the […]
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Training Tips
January 14, 2014
Training Tip: Lateral Flexion Is The Key To Vertical Flexion
Long before I even think of teaching a horse how to give vertically to the bit and collect, I teach him how to flex his head from side to side. Whenever a horse’s body is straight from his head to his tail, he’s practicing resistance. With that being said, once you start to teach […]
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No Worries Club
January 14, 2014
Chat Live With Clinton
Clinton is picking up the phone tonight at 7 PM CST to talk live with his No Worries Club members. In the free, hour-long conference call, Clinton will take members’ calls and answer their horse training questions. The call is limited to the first 1,000 callers. A recording of the session will be posted […]
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Training Tips
December 31, 2013
Training Tip: Going In Reverse Under Saddle
When I introduce backing up to a horse, I always start by yielding the horse’s hindquarters first and then asking the horse to back up a step. By yielding the horse’s hindquarters, you’re putting energy in his feet and then just redirecting it backwards. Think about it like this – what’s the hardest part […]
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Training Tips
December 24, 2013
Training Tip: Horses Don’t Have Hard Mouths
People often complain to me about their horse leaning against the bit and pulling on the reins. “He has a hard mouth, Clinton. How do I fix him?” they’ll ask.
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
December 24, 2013
Method Progression: Step 4 – Professional Series
Colt Starting Series In just over a decade, Clinton has redefined the concept of colt starting with his belief that the foundation you put in place during a colt’s first weeks under saddle sets the success of your partnership together. There’s nobody better at getting a horse truly broke and soft and supple […]
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Training Tips
December 17, 2013
Training Tip: Teach Vertical Flexion With The Hot Potato Give
The first step to teaching a horse how to collect is to teach him to give to the bit, period. Always start at the standstill, and then progress through the gaits as the horse understands. The ultimate goal is collection, but in the beginning, it is just a soft feel. When you first pick […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
December 17, 2013
Method Progression: Step 3 – The Advanced Series
Learn to fine-tune your knowledge and application of the Method with Downunder Horsemanship’s Advanced Series. The third level of the Method continues to build off the respect, control and communication you established in the Fundamentals and Intermediate Series and is guaranteed to accelerate your horsemanship to a world you never thought possible. Clinton is […]
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