We’re temporarily closing the office starting the afternoon of Tuesday, March 22nd through Monday, March 28th as we make our move to the ranch. Please note that our phones, online orders, emails and shipping will all be shut down during this time. We’ll resume normal business hours 8 a.m.
Certified Clinician Mitch Gassen makes learning how to be a better horseman and get a higher level of performance out of your horse fun and simple to understand. The Minnesota-based horseman excels at teaching the Fundamentals level of the Method to horsemen and is available for private lessons and public clinics. Learn more about Mitch, […]
I start all of my colts in a hackamore, and continue to ride them in a hackamore for their first 10 to 15 rides because it gives them a chance to learn how to give and soften to pressure while I’m up on their backs without having to deal with a bit just yet. It […]
The much anticipated Fundamentals In Action on the Trail kit is now available to help you train your horse to be the best trail-riding partner! The comprehensive kit features 10 instruction-packed DVDs and two hardcover books. The series is meant to act as a supplement to Clinton’s acclaimed Fundamentals Series and covers every trail-training topic […]
By: Dr. Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition and Standlee Premium Western Forage® Nutritional Consultants Many horse owners struggle with the body condition of their horses. Some horses seem to gain condition easily; others seem to eat and eat while not gaining body condition and become thin. A Body Condition Scoring (BCS) system has been developed […]
Clinton is headed to Lexington, Kentucky early this week to prepare for this weekend’s Road to the Horse competition. The three-day event will feature Clinton teaching a training demo on Friday and then starting a colt alongside Richard Winters and Nick Dowers on Saturday and Sunday. Clinton is excited for the event and is counting […]
The Downunder Horsemanship Office Will Be Closed for Our Move to the Ranch
In just a couple of weeks, the entire Downunder Horsemanship team will be working from the ranch. It’s a move we’re excited about and feel will help us serve our customers even better. We’ll be moving our office to the ranch facility starting Wednesday, March 23rd. From that Wednesday through Monday, March 28th, the office […]
Liz DeLuca was born into a family of horse lovers and grew up riding and driving her parents’ draft horses. Before long, she was given a horse of her own and actively rode English throughout her childhood, going on to compete for her college’s equestrian team. After graduating with a degree in business management with […]
Are you one of those horse owners who has to use both hands to pull your horse’s hooves up off the ground every time you want to pick them out? You’re not alone, but there’s an easier method. Use my tips to teach your horse to effortlessly pick up his feet off a gentle cue. […]
We’re 10 days away from the start of the World Championship of Colt Starting! Clinton, Nick Dowers and Richard Winters will join each other March 18-20 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington to start a colt and then perform a freestyle demonstration. From the moment the three horsemen begin interacting with their colts, they’ll […]