Question: When I do flexing from the saddle, my horse lowers her head to the ground and she will stay that way. At first, I thought she was just relaxing and stretching out her back, but now I wonder if it’s an attempt to avoid flexing? – Jaycee Clinton’s Answer: Good job on working on […]
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ABI Attachments is Proud to Partner with Clinton Anderson
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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 […]