If your horse is stumbling during your rides, keep these points in mind to make sure you’re not accidentally causing the problem. (Of course, if your horse is stumbling, first rule out that it isn’t being caused by a physical or health related problem by consulting with your veterinarian.) Stay balanced in the saddle. […]
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New Hoof Care Tools Available from Downunder Horsemanship
Anytime Clinton discovers a tool that improves the lives of his horses and makes horse ownership more affordable, he thoroughly tests the product and then passes his discovery along to his customers. That’s why we’ve recently added new products to the Downunder Horsemanship store – RidersRasp and RaspNGo, handy hoof care tools that improve the […]
For a few of next year’s No Worries Club DVD exclusives, Clinton will work one-on-one with members and their horses to solve common problems that plague horse owners. So if you’re a member with a frustrating horse problem that’s holding you back or eroding your confidence, help is here. No problem is too big or […]
Training Tip of the Week: Why you should tie your horse up
Tying a horse up for long periods of time accomplishes many important things in your training. I have a little saying, “End each training session by tying your horse up to the ‘Tree or Post of Knowledge.’” When you tie your horse up after a training session, it teaches him not only respect and […]
Ever wish you could borrow just five minutes of Clinton’s time to tell you if you’re on the right track? Well, if you’re a club member and want to get tips from the best on how to improve your performance and become a better horseman (or want to show us how great you are!), here’s […]
Training Tip of the Week: Use Squeeze, Cluck and Spank to stop a grass-snatcher.
If your horse stops at a patch of clover and refuses to move, even if you’re bumping him on the sides, he’s telling you you’re being ineffective and you need to get more aggressive. Remember to use Squeeze, Cluck and Spank. Squeeze the horse with the calves of your legs to get him to […]
Training Tip of the Week: Hard-to-catch horse tip: Use the halter as a desensitizing tool.
Most horses balk at the sight of their owner coming to the pasture with halter in hand because more than likely, they’re going to be taken to the barn, thrown in the cross-ties and saddled up. It doesn’t take long for horses to associate the halter with hard work and sweat. You need to […]
Training Tip of the Week: Don’t tie a cinchy horse when saddling
A common mistake I see people make that can ultimately lead to a horse becoming cinchy is tying their horses when they saddle them. Whenever you tie a horse up, you take away his ability to move his feet or flee from danger. Then, if he gets scared or reactive, in his mind the […]
Horses are a herd animal and their bodies are designed to be on the move. I try to keep my horses on turnout as much as I possibly can. It’s the best thing for them because they don’t develop bad habits and they’re just happier in general. The more you put a horse in […]