Question: I have a gelding who will load onto the trailer—not confidently but he will go in. When it’s time to unload, he pulls back really hard to get out as quickly as he can. It’s really unsafe and I’m wondering if you have any advice on how best to approach this issue? – Meegan […]
Brett Stone Featured on the Uncut & Real Raw Podcast
When Brett Stone rode Boomernic to the 1992 National Reining Horse Association Open Futurity championship, he brought with him a major change to the sport. Brett joins Clinton to talk about that once-in-a-lifetime moment and how it ultimately shaped today’s reining horses. Born and raised in Arizona, Brett didn’t get actively involved with horses until […]
There’s never been a better time to join the No Worries Club or renew your membership! Now through May 21, we’re offering 25% off our annual Premium No Worries Club membership, plus you’ll also receive a free halter just for signing up. Whether you’re looking to start your horsemanship journey or take your skills to […]
Training Tip: Teach Your Horse to Lower His Head for Bridling
Anytime I’m haltering or bridling a horse, I want him to lower his head and slightly look in at me. That’s the complete opposite of a horse throwing his head up in the air, trying to get away from you, while you have to get on your tiptoes to reach his face. I teach my […]
Join Diego and Ten for Their Second Dirt-Road Ride
In the May No Worries Club digital download, Professional Clinician Diego Gaona and his colt Ten are back for their second ride in the Dirt-Road Training Series. During their first ride, Ten was a little bit sticky – not wanting to move forward as willingly as Diego would have liked. By the end of the […]
Classic Equine’s Latest Cooler is a Game Changer for Horse Owners
By Classic Equine Last year, Classic Equine introduced the Insulated Medical Box, a portable, temperature-controlled solution for transporting medicine and supplies. This year, they’ve added another temperature-controlled product to their line: A heavy-duty cooler designed to meet the needs of horse owners. More than just a cooler, this versatile, multifunctional tool is perfect for transport […]
Question: I’ve taught my horse all of the Fundamentals backing up exercises and she does them pretty well for five or six steps, but if I ask her to continue, she pins her ears and tries to run me over. What do I do? Answer: Without watching you back your mare up, it’s difficult to […]
Is Your Horse the Perfect Match for the Walkabout Tour?
Clinton and the Downunder Horsemanship team are coming to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for the Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries, July 12th and 13th – and we’re looking for local horses to feature in our training demonstrations. If you have a horse that fits one of these categories, we want to hear from you: Colt Starting […]
20% Off Downunder Horsemanship Apparel – 10 Days Only
We’ve got some exciting news! For 10 days only, all Downunder Horsemanship apparel is 20% off. Now through Wednesday, May 7th, you can gear up with your favorite tees, hats, hoodies and more — all at a store-wide discount. This is the perfect chance to refresh your wardrobe with gear that shows off your passion […]
Training Tip: Feeding a Horse Before a Training Session
If your mother was anything like mine, you probably heard, “Don’t eat an hour before you swim or you’ll sink to the bottom of the pool!” more than a few times while growing up. A lot of people have the same sentiment when it comes to feeding horses before a training session. Just like my […]