Training Tip: Building Your Horse’s Confidence About Trailering
When you begin to teach the horse to load onto the trailer, the first rule is to completely forget about the trailer. Act like loading the horse onto the trailer is the furthest thing from your mind because the more you think about getting the horse on the trailer, the more you’ll start to act […]
We’re incredibly thankful for everyone who is a part of the Downunder Horsemanship community. We couldn’t do what we do without your support and input. From our team to your family, we hope you enjoy the day and give thanks for all you’ve been blessed with. The Downunder Horsemanship office will be closed Thanksgiving Day, […]
If you’re shopping for holiday gifts, we recommend having your order placed by Friday, December 11th. That is the last day ground shipping charges will be applied to outgoing orders for Christmas delivery in the United States. Increased shipping rates will go into effect on all orders placed after the 11th, if you want your […]
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When you begin your horsemanship journey, try to pick a horse that will help you learn and will build your confidence as opposed to one that wants to wreck your confidence and intimidate you. I’m a firm believer in the theory that horses teach people, and then people teach horses – in that exact order […]
We welcomed 12 new Method Ambassadors to our team last week during a certification ceremony to celebrate their completion of the Clinton Anderson Clinician Academy. The horsemen worked hard throughout the Academy and showed exceptional talent. Our 2020 Method Ambassadors: Jim Anderson – Ozark, Arkansas Natalie Hagler – Fort Collins, Colorado Abigail Hoffman – West […]
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Training Tip: Increase Pressure as Needed When Training Your Horse
Most people want to start with a low amount of pressure, which is great, but when their horse ignores them, or doesn’t move his feet, they don’t increase the pressure. It’s important that you first ask the horse to respond with the lightest amount of pressure possible because a horse will never get any lighter […]
We’ve entered the seventh week of the 2020 Clinician Academy, and that means the pressure is on for horsemen enrolled in the course. The 16 horsemen are in the midst of completing their practical exams, showing Clinton how well they can execute each of the Fundamentals level exercises in hopes of becoming Method Ambassadors. Yesterday, […]
If you’re like us, you can’t wait for the next Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries to take place. We love putting on the events as much as you love attending them. Here’s the good news: Clinton plans to hold three tours next year, each packed with a variety of training demonstrations to give attendees […]