2024 Clinician Academy
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April 1 - May 17
Location
Downunder Horsemanship Ranch
Farmington,
AR
News Archive
Training Tips
June 30, 2020
Training Tip: A Good Stud Makes a Great Gelding
One of the best things my mentor Gordon McKinlay ever told me as an apprentice was “If he’s a good stud, he’ll make a great gelding.” I have never forgotten those words, especially when I established my breeding program. Ninety-five percent of the studs out there should not be studs. I know I’m going to […]
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Academy
June 30, 2020
2021 Clinician Academy Applications Being Accepted Now
Applications to attend next year’s Clinician Academy are officially being accepted! The course will take place at Clinton’s new ranch in Farmington, Arkansas, May 3rd through June 11th, and will offer a more intimate, hands-on approach as the class size is limited to 10 students. Horsemen will be accepted to the course on a first-come, […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
June 30, 2020
Public Auction of Stephenville Ranch Slated for September 26th
The public auction of the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Stephenville, Texas has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 26th. Bell & Bradford, LLC is putting on the auction of Clinton’s world-class facility with Bruce McCarty (TLDR#11698) as auctioneer. The ranch will be offered in three separate tracts.
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Walkabout Tours
June 30, 2020
Get Insight on How to Move Beyond Fundamentals Groundwork at the Montana Tour
When Clinton brings the Walkabout Tour to Kalispell, Montana, August 1st and 2nd, one of the demonstrations he’ll be sharing is how to avoid getting stuck on the groundwork exercises that make up the Fundamentals level of the Method. In the demonstration, a Professional Clinician and one of Clinton’s performance horses will join Clinton in […]
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Academy
June 30, 2020
Meet the 2020 Clinician Academy Students: Kenneth Trahan
Florida horseman Kenneth Trahan will be heading to the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Stephenville, Texas, at the end of September to attend this year’s Clinician Academy. Kenneth has participated in multiple clinics and private lessons with Clinton and Professional Clinicians Jeff Davis and Kristin Hamacher. He shares why he’s so passionate about the Method and […]
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No Worries Club
June 30, 2020
Final Run for Our Refer a Friend Year-End Rewards!
No Worries Club members have just a day left to refer their horse buddies to the No Worries Club in order to compete for one of five year-end awards. On July 1st, we’ll be tallying referrals and recognizing the top five members who have referred their friends to join the club over the past year. […]
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Training Tips
June 23, 2020
Training Tip: Don’t Get Stuck at the Arena Gate
At some point or other, almost all horses develop a magnet to the arena gate. To deter your horse from hanging out at the gate, make being next to the gate feel uncomfortable to him. Right now, your horse is attracted to the gate because he knows that’s how he gets out of the arena […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
June 23, 2020
How to Safely Tie Your Horse Using Mecate Reins
Clinton loves mecate reins for their versatility, and one of his favorite uses is for tying a horse up while out on the trail. You’ve probably always heard that you shouldn’t tie a horse up with the bridle, and for good reason. If the horse pulled back, he could cut his tongue on the bit, […]
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No Worries Club
June 23, 2020
The Race is on for the Refer a Friend Year-End Rewards!
No Worries Club members have just a week left to refer their horse buddies to the No Worries Club in order to compete for one of five year-end awards. On July 1st, we’ll be tallying referrals and recognizing the top five members who have referred their friends to join the club over the past year. […]
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