Attention Four-Legged Manure Machines, Every morning I’m reminded why I love being an equestrian when I’m greeted with your sweet nickers and bright eyes. But that moment instantly dissipates as I gaze upon the disaster that is your stall. I now know how a hotel housekeeper must feel after a night of Keith Richards’ post-concert […]
When you’re working with your horse, remember that you’re not trying to perfect every single lesson every day; you’re just trying to improve each one a little bit. If the horse is doing better today than yesterday, quit – you’ve done your job. It’s time to move on to a new exercise. The worst thing […]
26 individual Fundamentals groundwork and riding exercises learned 24-plus hours of instruction, covering the first level of the Method 20 horsemen and their horses learning and fine-tuning essential skills for a safer, more enjoyable partnership 3 days of nonstop learning opportunities for participants and auditors 1 chance to witness a master teacher and horseman help […]
Demo Horses Wanted for Lexington, VA Walkabout Tour
Clinton is looking for fearful, disrespectful or spooky problem horses to work with at his last Walkabout Tour stop of the year. At the Lexington, Virginia Walkabout Tour, four demo horses will be selected for a disrespectful groundwork and riding demo, a general lack of control demo, a spooky demo and a problem trailer loading […]
When the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo rolls into town, the best cowboys and cowgirls in the industry go head-to-head for world championship titles and everything western overtakes Las Vegas. This year, Clinton is joining the fun and hopes to see you there. The clinician will be presenting one-hour training demonstrations daily from Thursday, December 3rd […]
You know that Clinton’s Signature Horses are carefully selected by Clinton for their willing dispositions and receive hundreds of hours of training, most of which are done on the trail. The horses are safe and enjoyable and able to help you progress your horsemanship because of their in-depth knowledge of the Method. However, what if […]
I want to break my colt to ride using the Method, should I get the Colt Starting Series or the Fundamentals Series? That’s a common question we get asked by our customers, and the answer is, if you want to do a thorough job, you’ll need both. If you’re on a tight budget and can […]
I don’t mind if my horse gets frightened. What I do mind is when he gets frightened and then takes matters into his own hands. Instead of bolting, bucking or rearing, you want your horse to look to you for guidance. Prove to him that every time he gets worried, panicked and uses the reactive […]
We’re excited to announce that Clinton will be a competitor at the 2016 Road to the Horse! Dubbed the “world championship of colt starting,” the three-day event features horsemen starting previously unhandled colts under saddle in a timed setting. Clinton has competed in the mega-event four times, winning the competition in 2003 and 2005. “Road […]
The location of Clinton’s Minnesota three-day Fundamentals Clinic has moved to Arrowhead Arena in Maple Lake, Minnesota, located at 9859 Clementa Ave. NW. The new location is just 20 miles west of the original Maple Plain arena. The clinic begins on August 7th and runs through August 9th, and while all participant spots are filled, […]