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Training Tips
February 3, 2015

Training Tip: Bring a Horse Back to Work Safely

If your horse had a break in his training, his mental attention and physical fitness aren’t going to be up to par. The biggest mistake people make when bringing horses back to work is getting straight on them. They drag the horse out of the pasture, yank the girth up as hard as they can, […]

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Training Tips
January 27, 2015

Training Tip: Light Hands = Light Mouth

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Light hands, light mouth.” I disagree with that. I say, “Light hands that pick up softly and hands that release quickly make a horse’s mouth light.” For example, you could pick up gently on the reins and be very light, but if your horse roots against that pressure and flips […]

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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 27, 2015

Get Out of a Horsemanship Slump

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to finally conquer your fear of cantering? Become the leader your horse deserves? Stop drilling on the Fundamentals and move on to the Intermediate level?

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Sponsors
January 27, 2015

Behind the Scenes With Noble Outfitters

We’ve got a big year ahead of us, especially when it comes to our partnership with Downunder Horsemanship. Stay on the lookout for all-new features from Noble online, on TV and at Downunder Horsemanship events! Above, you’ll see a photo of behind-the-scenes action that was taken at a recent video shoot we did at the […]

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Training Tips
January 20, 2015

Training Tip: An Important Ratio

To balance your horse so that both sides of his body are equally relaxed and responsive, you’ll spend 2/3 of your time working on his bad side (the side that is stiffer, pushier or more reactive), and 1/3 of your time working on his good side. If your horse is spookier on his right side, […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 20, 2015

Ensure a Safe Start With the Colt Starting Series

Clinton believes that the foundation you put in place during a colt’s first weeks under saddle sets the stage for a successful partnership. There’s nobody better at getting a horse truly broke and soft and supple than Clinton, and in his Colt Starting Series he covers every aspect of starting a young horse from catching […]

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Training Tips
January 13, 2015

Training Tip: Establish Your Leadership Role

Horses challenge their own pecking order daily, and they will do the same to you. It’s nothing personal – it’s just business. Horses are natural followers, but they want a leader they can respect and trust.

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Training Tips
January 6, 2015

Training Tip: Does Your Horse Have a Phobia of Gates?

Sometimes horses get frightened of going through gates because they’re tight, narrow spaces and make them feel claustrophobic. As prey animals, horses hate being in narrow spaces that make them feel trapped. This can be especially true if your horse has gotten “bit” by a gate – a gate hit him while he was being […]

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Training Tips
December 30, 2014

Training Tip: The Sacred Hula Hoop

As a trainer, you need your horse’s respect and attention in order to teach him and gain his trust. Establishing your personal space will help you stay safe while doing just that. The first thing your horse has to understand is that you are fragile and he needs to be careful around you. I honestly […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
December 23, 2014

Training Tip: Great Horsemen are Open to Change

That is the most important concept you can understand when it comes to training horses. When I was an apprentice for Ian Francis, he often said to me, “To change your life, you must first change your attitude.” Ian believes, as do I, that if you’re unhappy with the current state of your life, you […]

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