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Method Ambassadors
August 3, 2021

Meet Method Ambassador Rachel Westran

Rachel was 3 when her mom bought her Star, a beautiful Arabian who sparked a lifelong passion for horses in the young girl. Rachel immediately fell in love with the gelding and grew up riding him around her mom’s place in Colorado. She participated in 4-H as a youth and competed in gymkhanas and barrel […]

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Training Tips
July 27, 2021

Training Tip: Don’t Underestimate the Power of Rest

Where you rest a horse is literally where you’re telling him to be. Resting is a complete release of pressure. We train horses by applying pressure and then releasing pressure when they do the right thing.

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Downunder Horsemanship - General No Worries Club
July 27, 2021

No Worries Club Summer Signup Special

The summer heat is cranking up and we’ve got a sizzling special on the No Worries Club to help you reach your horsemanship goals. Between now and Friday, July 30th, when you become a No Worries Club member, you’ll receive a free gift! All new premium No Worries Club members will get a halter and […]

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Method Ambassadors
July 27, 2021

Meet Method Ambassador Wade Wickman

When Wade and his wife Debbie bought their first horse, the couple had no previous horsemanship experience. Debbie had always loved horses and the couple was at the right point in their lives to make good on her childhood dream of owning a horse of her own. Catalina, the horse Wade purchased for Debbie, wasn’t […]

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Sponsors
July 27, 2021

Planning Tips & Common Mistakes When Considering an Automatic Waterer

By Ritchie Industries Automatic Waterers Summertime and early fall are great times to plan for and install automatic waterers in the paddock, stall or pasture. Automatic waterers keep the water fresh, clean and at a temperature that is appealing to your horse throughout all seasons. On average, a horse drinks eight to 12 gallons of […]

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Training Tips
July 20, 2021

Training Tip: Q&A With Clinton: Ground Tying

Question: I solved my gelding’s old habit of occasionally pulling back by using the Aussie Tie Ring, completing the Fundamentals, starting on the Intermediate, as well as hobble training him. Now I’m interested in advancing his ground-tying skills. I’ve started slowly adding it to our routine as best I can. Where can I find info […]

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Method Ambassadors
July 20, 2021

Meet Our 2021 Method Ambassadors

Eight horsemen earned their Method Ambassador certification this summer. They’re a great addition to our team and can help you achieve your horsemanship goals. The horsemen are certified to teach the Fundamentals level of the Method and offer public clinics and private lessons and accept horses for training. Learn more about each of the outstanding […]

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Walkabout Tours
July 20, 2021

Horsemanship Help is Coming to Texas

Problem solving, advanced horsemanship on the ground and in the saddle, how to begin re-educating your horse under saddle … they’re all topics Clinton will cover in depth at the Dripping Springs, Texas Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries at the Dripping Springs Ranch & Park. Each training demonstration features Clinton not only explaining how […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
July 20, 2021

Method Meet-Up Groups: We Want to Hear From You

If you lead a Method meet-up group, we want to hear from you! We’re brainstorming an incentive program to recognize the passion your group puts into practicing and sharing the Method with others and need your input. To take part, please call 254-552-1000 or email [email protected] to share the following info: Method meet-up group name […]

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Training Tips
July 13, 2021

Training Tip: Time Does Matter When Training a Horse

In a perfect world, time shouldn’t matter when training a horse. However, in the real world, time does matter. I tell the Academy students all the time, if you’re not aware of your time, typically you’re not focused on getting results. You’d think the more time you gave yourself to train a horse the better […]

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