Growing up on his family’s dairy and beef farm in northeast Utah, Devin was in the saddle before he could walk. He’d ride along with his dad as they moved cattle around their property, and when he got older, Devin rode his own horse to help around the ranch. When he was in middle school, […]
Training Tip: Is Your Horse Making an Honest Mistake or Not Trying?
Determining whether a horse is making an honest mistake or not putting any effort into doing what you’re asking of him is a crucial skill for a trainer to have. You have to be able to recognize when a horse is giving you the wrong answer but he’s trying to figure out what you’re asking […]
This fall, we’re celebrating Clinton’s new barn and you’re invited to join us! On Saturday, October 2nd, Clinton will be giving a guided tour of his new facility as well as sharing two training demonstrations with the public. The first demonstration will detail how to prepare a colt for the first ride, covering everything from […]
Tanja spent her childhood taking riding lessons to get her horse fix. “My dream was owning a horse of my own, but my mom told me that horses were too expensive. Instead, she bought me a 45-minute riding lesson once a week,” Tanja says.
Training Tip: Help for a Horse That Drags Her Feet
Question: I have an 8-year-old Quarter Horse mare that barely moves. She is cutting bred and is very athletic, but she drags her hind feet and if I’m not constantly pushing her on, she walks and trots at a turtle’s pace and will break down to the trot from the canter. I try to use […]
The August No Worries Club digital download spotlights the second day of the 2020 Colt Starting Clinic taught by Professional Clinician Jeff Davis. Day two of the clinic is a huge milestone in a horse’s career as it’s the day the colts get saddled for the first time. How the first saddling goes – whether […]
Ever wish you had Clinton’s advice and troubleshooting tips in the arena with you as you’re working your horse? If so, you’re not alone. With the Downunder Horsemanship app and digital training kits, it’s easier than ever before to bring Clinton and the Method into the arena with you! “It is easier to find exactly […]
Rachel was 3 when her mom bought her Star, a beautiful Arabian who sparked a lifelong passion for horses in the young girl. Rachel immediately fell in love with the gelding and grew up riding him around her mom’s place in Colorado. She participated in 4-H as a youth and competed in gymkhanas and barrel […]
Training Tip: Don’t Underestimate the Power of Rest
Where you rest a horse is literally where you’re telling him to be. Resting is a complete release of pressure. We train horses by applying pressure and then releasing pressure when they do the right thing.
The summer heat is cranking up and we’ve got a sizzling special on the No Worries Club to help you reach your horsemanship goals. Between now and Friday, July 30th, when you become a No Worries Club member, you’ll receive a free gift! All new premium No Worries Club members will get a halter and […]