We’ve teamed up with Standlee Premium Western Forage to bring you and your horse a bundle packed with premium care and training essentials! Head over to the Downunder Horsemanship Instagram page for a chance to win a fully customizable prize package that will include: ✅ A Downunder Horsemanship digital training kit of your choice ✅ […]
One of the best ways to train your horse to be a calm, respectful and responsive partner on the trail is to never pass up a training opportunity. When you ride your horse outside the arena, there will be plenty of opportunities to expose him to new objects and reinforce old lessons. In this short […]
South Carolina: We Want to Help Your Equine Nonprofit
We’re looking for an equine-related nonprofit organization to join our team at the Clemson, South Carolina Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries. At each tour stop, we work with our featured sponsor Ritchie Industries to select a local organization to run the Ritchie Charity Ball Toss, a contest in which spectators purchase tennis balls from […]
Unassuming Yet Reliable Classic Equine by Ritchie provides durable, worry-free watering for your horses with a design that blends seamlessly into its surroundings. LEARN MORE Worry-free Watering Durable design keeps clean water readily available, even in freezing temperatures. See why Ritchie Stands Out in its Field but not in yours. WATCH THE VIDEO […]
Question: I have a Paso Fino that won’t stop running. I’ve tried running him until he is sweaty, but he still runs. I have tried making work look hard and standing still look easy, but he still goes.
Protecting your horses’ legs is one of the most important things you can do for their over well-being. It’s something we take seriously when training our horses at the ranch. The correct leg protection helps to prevent concussion or interference if one leg hits or brushes against another during a high-intensity maneuver. For everyday training, […]
One of the best ways to train your horse to be a calm, respectful and responsive partner on the trail is to never pass up a training opportunity. When you ride your horse outside the arena, there will be plenty of opportunities to expose him to new objects and reinforce old lessons. In this short […]
Each year, we hold a Colt Starting Clinic for our Method Ambassadors to become certified to start horses. With the certification, Method Ambassadors are available to start horses under saddle for the public. Each time they attend the annual Colt Starting Clinic and earn certification, ambassadors receive a star. Five stars is the highest rating […]
You asked, we listened! We put together a commemorative bundle that pays tribute to Clinton’s beloved Mindy. The bundle is available while supplies last. Throughout the pages of the Journal, Clinton shares memories of his once-in-a-lifetime horse and explains the integral role she played in building Downunder Horsemanship and how she inspired the dreams of […]
Training Tip: Horse Backs Up When Asked to Go Forward
Question: I have a Tennessee Walker that is used mainly for trail. When I ask him to stand, he will stop and then he proceeds to back without me asking him to. Yesterday, I asked him to move forward on the trail and he gave me a few bunny hops before finally moving forward. He […]