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AR
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Academy
September 25, 2012
They Share Your Passion
Clinton Anderson Certified Clinicians have studied the Method extensively and have honed their sense of feel and timing to gain unbeatable experience. When Clinton certifies a horseman to represent his name and share the Method, he does so with full confidence, knowing that his customers’ expectations will be exceeded. The selection and training process of […]
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Training Tips
September 18, 2012
Training Tip of the Week: Hard-to-catch horse tip: Halter the easiest to catch horse first.
If you keep your horse in a herd situation you’ve probably experienced the frustration of trying to halter a horse and having the entire herd run away from you with their tails lifted in the air. Be smart about which horse you try to catch first. Don’t go after Mr. Elusive straightaway and then […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
September 18, 2012
We’ve Partnered with the NRHA
We’re excited to announce that Downunder Horsemanship has become a corporate partner of the National Reining Horse Association. NRHA is a worldwide organization dedicated to the promotion of the reining horse and the sport of reining. Clinton has been a longtime supporter of the NRHA as a member, competitor, breeder and owner, and sees the […]
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Training Tips
September 11, 2012
Training Tip of the Week: Mouthy horse tip: Make the horse correct himself.
A great way to get a mouthy horse to stop his unwanted behavior is to make him think he’s punishing himself. For example, a lot of young horses like weanlings or yearlings get mouthy. They’ll come up to you and start nibbling on the sleeve of your shirt or your jeans. If your horse […]
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Training Tips
September 4, 2012
Training Tip of the Week: Be realistic of an older horse’s capabilities
It’s never too late to train a horse to be a respectful, responsive and safe partner. However, before you begin working with an older horse, keep in mind that you have to be realistic of his capabilities. What I mean by that is there’s no doubt you can earn his respect and establish yourself […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
September 4, 2012
NWC Exclusive: Confidence Clinic Insight
A backstage pass to Clinton’s Confidence Clinic taught at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch this spring is on tap for the September NWC DVD. The camera follows club members through the clinic, sharing their initial struggles and successes as they gain more confidence and start the journey of a rewarding and enjoyable partnership with their horses. […]
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Training Tips
August 28, 2012
Training Tip of the Week: Stopping a horse from kicking in the trailer.
Remember that horses are prey animals and when made to go in tight, narrow spaces – like a trailer – it’s natural for them to feel trapped and claustrophobic. When a horse feels trapped and claustrophobic, and his ability to run and move his feet is taken away from him, his only other option […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
August 28, 2012
A Phenomenal Broodmare Remembered
Great horses are hard to come by and it’s even rarer to find one that passes their legacy onto their offspring. Clinton considers himself lucky to have found both of those qualities in Princess In Diamonds, a 1998 buckskin mare by Shining Spark out of Eyed Be A Princess. Clinton bought Princess as an […]
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Training Tips
August 21, 2012
Training Tip of the Week: Stopping a Grass-Snatcher
A horse can only think about one thing at a time. He’s either got his attention on you or on his next snack. If you’re walking down the trail and your horse grabs a mouthful of grass, he’s obviously not thinking about you.
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Training Tips
July 31, 2012
Training Tip of the Week: Sweeten up your arena sour horse
When you’re working with an arena-sour horse, don’t think, “How can I make the horse get in the arena?” Think, “How can I make it uncomfortable for him not to go in the arena?” You’ll do that by working the horse hard where he wants to be (outside the arena) and letting him rest […]
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