Taking your horse down the trail can be some of the best fun you have with him. It’s hard to beat riding a well-trained horse in pretty country. Trail riding can be as relaxing or as challenging as you desire and it creates a better partnership between you and your horse. Plus, it’s just plain […]
Santa Cruz Animal Health is holding an open house at its retail store in Weatherford, Texas this Saturday, May 22nd. The event will start at 11 a.m. and run until 2 p.m., giving you the chance to enjoy a complimentary lunch, have a chance to win door prizes and learn more about the Santa Cruz […]
Training Tip: Groundwork Ensures a Safe and Hassle-Free Ride
If your horse is fresh, disrespectful or has a bad attitude on the ground, guess what he’ll be like under saddle? Worse! Get all of the kinks out of your horse on the ground so that when you get on you won’t run into problems. Horse problems come from two causes: a lack of respect […]
Earlier this spring, Clinton gave a video tour of his new barn in Farmington, Arkansas. That first video was an overview of the entire facility and viewers had plenty of questions about all of its features. To answer your questions and give more details about each section of the new barn, Clinton is filming more […]
Training Tip: Horses That Call 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 […]
Over time, your saddle pad will get covered with dirt and built-up sweat from your horse. It’s important to keep the pad clean so that it remains comfortable for your horse and built-up grime doesn’t cause rubs or saddle sores. Cleaning Steps: Loosen Up the Dirt Use a rubber curry comb to break up the […]
By Ritchie Industries One of the more stubbornly enduring equine myths is the thought that giving cold (40 to 50 degrees F) or too much water to your sweaty horse after a heavy workout will cause colic. “I don’t think anybody truly understands where this [myth] comes from, but there is no consensus among veterinarians […]
I don’t encourage people to use a lot of voice commands, especially in the Fundamentals level of the Downunder Horsemanship Method. It’s far more important to develop an awareness of your body language and learn how to communicate with your horse. As a general rule, people who use a lot of verbal cues with horses […]
This month’s No Worries Club exclusive starts a series following the progression of the 2020 Colt Starting Clinic. Clinton and Professional Clinician Jeff Davis will walk you through the clinic, sharing personal insights and lessons learned. Watch the full video by logging on to the No Worries Club website, on your mobile device using the […]
The 2021 Clinician Academy got underway yesterday with an orientation meeting in the morning, followed by the first training session in the roundpen. This year’s students hail from Florida, Oregon, Colorado, Montana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, California, Utah, Washington, and Germany. They are the first class to go through the Academy at the new facility in Farmington, […]