Training Tip: Don’t Ignore Your Horse’s Spooky Behavior
Whenever you’re with your horse—no matter whether you’re on the ground or under saddle—anytime a training opportunity presents itself, don’t ignore it. If your horse uses the reactive side of his brain and spooks at an object, get him back to using the thinking side of his brain and build his confidence about the object. […]
When Clinton came to the United States to chase his horsemanship dreams, he had $400 in his pocket and his favorite bridle. While he had a passion to succeed, when he officially established Downunder Horsemanship in 1998, he had no idea how big of an impact the company would have on the lives of horse […]
You’re Invited to Santa Cruz Animal Health’s Open House
Santa Cruz Animal Health is holding an open house on the first Tuesday in October at their Farm & Ranch Supply store in Weatherford, Texas. The event, which will include an appreciation luncheon with prime rib and all the fixings, will feature house specials on the company’s UltraCruz grooming products and a sale horse preview. […]
Question: I lead both of my geldings at the same time next to a road to get to their pasture that’s 200 yards away from the barn. The one gelding is always in a hurry and walks faster than me and the other gelding. If I put a little pressure on his halter, he slows […]
Success at the SRCHA Pre-Futurity for Clinton and Karma
With his eyes on the National Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity that’s held in the fall, Clinton took Karama, aka Aint Karma A Hitch, to her first show last week. The sorrel mare, owned by Randy and Angela Massey, exceeded his expectations at the Southwest Reined Cow Horse Association Pre-Futurity. The pair won […]
Colt Starting Certification Awarded to Method Ambassadors
Last week, nine Method Ambassadors earned colt starting certification and added a star to their titles. The horsemen participated in a 10-day Colt Starting Clinic taught by Professional Clinician Jeff Davis with assistance from Professional Clinician Shayla Smock and Method Ambassador Rick Badousek. Throughout the clinic, they were critiqued on their ability to start a […]
When Summer Heats Up, Use 5 Simple Tips to Prevent Heat Exhaustion
By Ritchie Industries Hot fun in the summertime can lead to heat exhaustion for both people and horses. Summer weather can bring blazing hot temperatures and suffocating amounts of high humidity to the paddock, trailer, show ring, riding trail or pasture. Horses are the only other mammal besides us that can cool off through sweating. […]
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Training Tip: Dial In Your Horse Right From the Start of a Training Session
Have you ever been working your horse in the arena or on the trail and cued him to do something only to have him ignore you and continue on as if you weren’t even on his back? Horses that ignore their riders can lead to dangerous situations. Even when I put my horses on a […]
In the August No Worries Club digital download, the focus is on dealing with horses that are constantly in a hurry to get back to the trailer as well as horses that throw a fit at the trailer when their buddies leave. There are few things as frustrating or dangerous as riding a horse that […]