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Training Tips
February 12, 2013

Training Tip: Avoid these common pitfalls of a Barbarian: Part 2

  Avoid these mistakes to keep from acting like a Barbarian when training your horse. Barbarians lack a sense of feel and timing and try to force their horses to respond, which often results in the horses being fearful and reactive. No FeelFeel – knowing how much pressure to apply, takes time and experience to […]

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Training Tips
February 5, 2013

Training Tip: Avoid these common pitfalls of a Barbarian: Part 1

  Avoid these mistakes to keep from acting like a Barbarian when training your horse. Barbarians lack a sense of feel and timing and try to force their horses to respond, which often results in the horses being fearful and reactive. Lack of KnowledgeFrustration begins where knowledge ends. The more knowledgeable you are, the more […]

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Training Tips
January 29, 2013

Training Tip: Help your horse stay stumble-free

  If your horse is stumbling during your rides, keep these points in mind to make sure you’re not accidentally causing the problem. (Of course, if your horse is stumbling, first rule out that it isn’t being caused by a physical or health related problem by consulting with your veterinarian.) Stay balanced in the saddle. […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 8, 2013

Love Clinton and the Method? Like us on Facebook!

Can’t get enough of Clinton and the Method? Want to know the latest happenings at Downunder Horsemanship? Like us on Facebook for a daily dose of innovation, inspiration and instruction. We share the best Clintonisms, practical training tips and inspiring photos that will leave you itching to get out to the barn to work with […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 8, 2013

New Hoof Care Tools Available from Downunder Horsemanship

Anytime Clinton discovers a tool that improves the lives of his horses and makes horse ownership more affordable, he thoroughly tests the product and then passes his discovery along to his customers. That’s why we’ve recently added new products to the Downunder Horsemanship store – RidersRasp and RaspNGo, handy hoof care tools that improve the […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General No Worries Club
December 18, 2012

Club Members: We Want Your Horse Problems

For a few of next year’s No Worries Club DVD exclusives, Clinton will work one-on-one with members and their horses to solve common problems that plague horse owners. So if you’re a member with a frustrating horse problem that’s holding you back or eroding your confidence, help is here. No problem is too big or […]

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Training Tips
December 11, 2012

Training Tip of the Week: Why you should tie your horse up

  Tying a horse up for long periods of time accomplishes many important things in your training. I have a little saying, “End each training session by tying your horse up to the ‘Tree or Post of Knowledge.’” When you tie your horse up after a training session, it teaches him not only respect and […]

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No Worries Club
December 11, 2012

Get Critiqued in the Method

Ever wish you could borrow just five minutes of Clinton’s time to tell you if you’re on the right track? Well, if you’re a club member and want to get tips from the best on how to improve your performance and become a better horseman (or want to show us how great you are!), here’s […]

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Training Tips
December 4, 2012

Training Tip of the Week: Use Squeeze, Cluck and Spank to stop a grass-snatcher.

  If your horse stops at a patch of clover and refuses to move, even if you’re bumping him on the sides, he’s telling you you’re being ineffective and you need to get more aggressive. Remember to use Squeeze, Cluck and Spank. Squeeze the horse with the calves of your legs to get him to […]

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