We’re expecting a motivated group of horsemen to haul into the ranch later this week for our first at-home clinic of the year. Clinton is teaching a 10-day Fundamentals Clinic that covers the first level of the Method in-depth. Those attending the clinic will be coming to learn how to build a better partnership with […]
Our six-week Fundamentals level Academy Horse Program is designed to suit the needs and surpass the expectations of horsemen with varying backgrounds and situations. You have a “problem” horse… All problems are caused by a lack of respect or fear, or in some cases, both. No matter what the source of your horse’s problem, the […]
For over 15 years, we’ve been helping non-profit organizations raise funds for their cause at our Walkabout Tours. At each tour stop, Clinton teams up with our tour feature sponsor, Ritchie Industries, to put on the Ritchie Charity Ball Toss. A local organization with equine connections is selected to run the ball toss that has […]
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The Sending Exercise is a handy tool that can be used in a number of situations you encounter with your horse on a daily basis. As prey animals, horses are claustrophobic by nature, and when made to go through tight, narrow spaces, they naturally want to use the reactive side of their brains. This exercise […]
If you… Are afraid to canter your horse Feel insecure in the saddle at any gait Feel your heart speeding up out of fear when you get near a horse Are completely confused about groundwork Want your horse to respect you and want to be able to trust him Would like to feel safe when […]
Training Tip: Build Confidence With the One Rein Stop
The One Rein Stop is the first thing I teach every single rider in my clinics as soon as they get on the horse’s back. Why? Because once they realize that they can stop their horses anytime, anywhere, whenever they want, you wouldn’t believe the amount of confidence it gives them. I often refer to […]
“One of the best aspects of working with young horses is that they’re like blank slates. No one has taught them to be pushy or fearful; all they know is what you allow them to get away with. And they’re very quick learners,” Clinton explains. Learn how to get your young horse off to […]
Do you lack the confidence, consistency or time to train your horse? If so, you’re not alone, and Clinton has a solution. His Academy Horse Program allows followers of the Method to send their horses to the ranch to be trained in the Fundamentals, Intermediate and Advanced levels of his tried-and-true training program. Horses begin […]
It doesn’t matter what sport you do with your horse – western pleasure, dressage, trail, jumping, cutting, reining, etc., every single sport revolves around the horse being soft, supple and relaxed in order to perform his best. In order to get a horse soft and supple throughout his entire body, you need to concentrate on […]