Proper Hydration Increases Performance and Maintains Health
By Ritchie Industries The power and grace of the American Quarter Horse performing the demands of equine athletics such as rodeo events, reining and cutting is undeniable. Quarter Horses are amazing equine athletes – able to stop on a dime, run a blistering quarter mile, jump over 5 feet in height and demonstrate discipline through […]
Question: While leading my mare, I had to let go of the lead rope because I got stuck in the mud. At first, she stayed close by me and nibbled on scraps of hay. However, as I approached her, she took off running and bucking and didn’t stop until she found more food. I did […]
When Clinton decided to add buffalo to his reined cow horse training program, fellow Aussies Duncan Steele-Park and Glen Aspinall came to the ranch to help him learn how to safely work with the animals. Clinton shares the training process with No Worries Club members in the series, “Training Buffalo.” The June digital download for […]
Clinton and Prada Top the Western Derby’s Limited Open Rein Work
At the end of May, Clinton headed to Scottsdale, Arizona to compete in the Kimes Ranch Western Derby with two of his cow horses, Prada (Dropthatkittydownlow) and Reagan (Ima Hot Rey). Prada, a 5-year-old red roan mare, is owned by Tom and Melissa Sims, and Reagan, a 4-year-old gelding, is owned by Scott and Ashley […]
It always surprises me how many people think deaf horses are useless and untrainable to the point of thinking a deaf horse should be put down, or, at the very least, shouldn’t be ridden. It’s ridiculous. I know plenty of deaf horses that are athletic, have great minds and are great partners. A few years […]
You’ve been asking, and we’ve finally got the dates set for next year’s Clinician Academy! The seven-week course will begin on April 1st and conclude on May 17th. Next year, we’re holding only one course and it will be limited to 10 horsemen.
This August, a Method clinic is taking place for the first time in the Netherlands. Professional Clinician Jeff Davis will be making the trek for an in-depth five-day clinic focused on groundwork and riding exercises from the Fundamentals and Intermediate levels of the Method. The clinic is being organized by Sandra Gijsbers and will take […]
Question: My horse is blind in one eye. We finally got him to go in the trailer, but when we went to tie him up, he freaked out. What do you suggest for me to do so I can get him in the trailer and for him to stay still when he’s in there? We […]
Join Us in Celebrating Our Newest Method Ambassadors
Horsemen enrolled in our Clinician Academy were tested by Clinton last week and those who received passing marks earned their Method Ambassador titles. On Wednesday, we held a ceremony to celebrate their hard work and recognize those joining the Downunder Horsemanship team. In all, six horsemen successfully completed the course, where they learned to fine-tune […]
What to Look for in a Roundpen to Train Your Horse
I start every horse’s training in a roundpen following the Roundpenning exercises from the Fundamentals level of the Method. Do you have to? No, of course not.