2024 Clinician Academy
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April 1 - May 17
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Downunder Horsemanship Ranch
Farmington,
AR
News Archive
Training Tips
July 20, 2021
Training Tip: Q&A With Clinton: Ground Tying
Question: I solved my gelding’s old habit of occasionally pulling back by using the Aussie Tie Ring, completing the Fundamentals, starting on the Intermediate, as well as hobble training him. Now I’m interested in advancing his ground-tying skills. I’ve started slowly adding it to our routine as best I can. Where can I find info […]
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Method Ambassadors
July 20, 2021
Meet Our 2021 Method Ambassadors
Eight horsemen earned their Method Ambassador certification this summer. They’re a great addition to our team and can help you achieve your horsemanship goals. The horsemen are certified to teach the Fundamentals level of the Method and offer public clinics and private lessons and accept horses for training. Learn more about each of the outstanding […]
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Walkabout Tours
July 20, 2021
Horsemanship Help is Coming to Texas
Problem solving, advanced horsemanship on the ground and in the saddle, how to begin re-educating your horse under saddle … they’re all topics Clinton will cover in depth at the Dripping Springs, Texas Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries at the Dripping Springs Ranch & Park. Each training demonstration features Clinton not only explaining how […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
July 20, 2021
Method Meet-Up Groups: We Want to Hear From You
If you lead a Method meet-up group, we want to hear from you! We’re brainstorming an incentive program to recognize the passion your group puts into practicing and sharing the Method with others and need your input. To take part, please call 254-552-1000 or email [email protected] to share the following info: Method meet-up group name […]
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Training Tips
July 13, 2021
Training Tip: Time Does Matter When Training a Horse
In a perfect world, time shouldn’t matter when training a horse. However, in the real world, time does matter. I tell the Academy students all the time, if you’re not aware of your time, typically you’re not focused on getting results. You’d think the more time you gave yourself to train a horse the better […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
July 13, 2021
An Exercise to Prep Your Horse for Group Riding on the Trail
While you are training your horse to be a confident trail partner, it is best to ride him outside the arena by yourself rather than attempting to train him while being on a ride with six other horses and riders. “That way it is just the two of you concentrating on the training sessions. There […]
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Walkabout Tours
July 13, 2021
Demo Horses Needed for Dripping Springs, Texas Walkabout Tour
Having trouble with your horse? Not sure what to try next? Or, just looking for a good start?
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No Worries Club
July 13, 2021
Congratulations to Our No Worries Club Coloring Contest Winners
We recently held a coloring contest for members of the No Worries Club, where we asked members to set their creativity on a photo of Clinton with Signature Horse Panda. They responded with gusto and made our job of choosing a winner for each age group tough. Prizes ranged from our Kids Circle Design t-shirt […]
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Training Tips
July 6, 2021
Training Tip: Creating Draw With a Horse
Question: Heinz is an older horse, and I used to have to chase him to catch him. I’ve worked with him to teach him that when he sees me, he needs to turn in toward me, instead of me chasing him. I started with roundpen work so he will give me two eyes and respect […]
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No Worries Club
July 6, 2021
No Worries Club Summer Journal Out
The summer issue of the No Worries Journal is packed full of inspirational stories from members, personal insight from Professional Clinicians, and detailed, how-to articles to help you with your horsemanship. Training topics covered in the issue include recognizing when you’re in a stalemate with your horsemanship, the Advanced-level exercise Leading Rollbacks, the importance of […]
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