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August 23, 2022

Choosing the Best Saddle Pad for You and Your Horse

When Clinton established his first training barn in Australia after finishing his apprenticeships with Gordon McKinlay and Ian Francis, he took in a variety of horses. He quickly became frustrated with dry spots appearing on the horses’ backs after training sessions, which, in some cases, led to soreness issues. He determined the cause was poorly […]

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Sponsors
August 22, 2022

Relax, it’s a Ritchie, and You Could Win

  Your summer could get even more chill. Enter today for a chance to win a FREE waterer of your choice from Ritchie, the most-trusted name in automatic waterers. We’re giving away a system each month from July to September, so don’t miss out on this chance to provide your animals with a nearly effortless […]

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Training Tips
August 16, 2022

Training Tip: Advice for Dealing With a Runaway Horse

Question: My horse bolts. Anything could set him off. A bird flew out of the tree, the neighbor’s donkeys ran down the hill, or another horse in the group kicked a log. The Method reduced his bolting by 80 percent, but I still have the issue when we come upon anything that’s new or happens […]

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Method Ambassadors
August 16, 2022

Congratulations to Our Newest Colt-Starting Certified Ambassadors

Join us in congratulating our Method Ambassadors who recently earned their colt-starting certification. The four horsemen participated in a Colt Starting Clinic taught by Professional Clinician Jeff Davis and proved that they have the ability to start a horse under saddle. 2022 Colt Starting Certification: Madison Feller – Adams, Oregon Alicia Liddle – Talbott, Tennessee […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Walkabout Tours
August 16, 2022

Demo Roundpen Special at the Kalispell, MT Walkabout Tour

Horsemen attending the Walkabout Tour taking place at the Majestic Valley Arena, August 27th and 28th, have an opportunity to score a great deal on the Behlen Roundpen Clinton will use during the event. The roundpen is available for purchase now and will need to be picked up at the tour. Built to Clinton’s personal […]

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Training Tips
August 9, 2022

Training Tip: Why You Should Practice the Cowboy Curtain Obstacle With Your Horse

When thinking of obstacles to introduce to your horse so that he’s prepared to negotiate them when you’re on the trail, you’ve probably covered the obvious ones: water, bridges, hills and gullies. Most of us forget to think of passing through overhanging leaves or vines and riding through thick brush. However, if you don’t take […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
August 9, 2022

Help for Cinchy and Cold-Backed Horses

A “cinchy” or “cold-backed” horse has a tendency to overreact and possibly buck when pressure is applied around his belly or flank area. It’s normal for a horse to feel reactive whenever this area is squeezed tightly. Horses hate tight, narrow spaces or feeling claustrophobic, so when you wrap a rope or girth around a […]

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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
August 9, 2022

Clinton Films the First Episode of His Upcoming Podcast

Over the past year, based off the feedback he’s received from you and professionals in the western performance horse industry, Clinton has been researching and making plans to host his own podcast. On Thursday, he filmed the first episode of Uncut & Real Raw With Clinton Anderson. The episode features Chance Conrado of The Gauge […]

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Academy Method Ambassadors
August 9, 2022

Great Progress Being Made in the Colt Starting Clinic

The Colt Starting Clinic taking place at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Farmington, Arkansas for Method Ambassadors is progressing well. Professional Clinician Jeff Davis is leading a group of 10 ambassadors who are each starting two horses. The horses were saddled for the first time last Tuesday and received their first ride on Thursday. Between […]

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Academy
August 9, 2022

2023 Spring Clinician Academy Filled

The spring session of next year’s Clinician Academy was fully booked as of last Friday. The Academy is for horsemen who are passionate about the Method and want to establish a career as a Method Ambassador or just want to further their horsemanship knowledge for their personal benefit. Throughout the course, horsemen train two of […]

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