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Training Tips
May 5, 2015

Training Tip: Great Desensitizing Tool

Horses are naturally afraid of objects that move and make a noise, something that the plastic bag does both of. Desensitizing your horse to plastic bags will increase his tolerance of strange objects and acceptance of your tools. Remember, your goal as a horse trainer is to desensitize your horse to as many objects that […]

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Clinton Anderson Clinics Downunder Horsemanship - General
May 5, 2015

Fundamentals at the Ranch

We’re expecting a motivated group of horsemen to haul into the ranch later this week for our first at-home clinic of the year. Clinton is teaching a 10-day Fundamentals Clinic that covers the first level of the Method in-depth. Those attending the clinic will be coming to learn how to build a better partnership with […]

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Academy
May 5, 2015

Enroll Your Horse in the Academy

Our six-week Fundamentals level Academy Horse Program is designed to suit the needs and surpass the expectations of horsemen with varying backgrounds and situations. You have a “problem” horse… All problems are caused by a lack of respect or fear, or in some cases, both. No matter what the source of your horse’s problem, the […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Walkabout Tours
May 5, 2015

We’re Looking for Non-Profit Organizations

For over 15 years, we’ve been helping non-profit organizations raise funds for their cause at our Walkabout Tours. At each tour stop, Clinton teams up with our tour feature sponsor, Ritchie Industries, to put on the Ritchie Charity Ball Toss. A local organization with equine connections is selected to run the ball toss that has […]

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No Worries Club
May 5, 2015

No Worries Club May Exclusive

This month, members will be receiving their May DVD “A Fundamental Fix: Head Shy” in the mail. Head-shy horses make haltering and bridling nearly impossible and downright dangerous with their head tossing, pulling away and even rearing up or striking out. Horses become head shy for a number of reasons. While some cases are caused […]

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Training Tips
April 28, 2015

Training Tip: A Two-for-One Special

Every horse has a thinking side to his brain, but until you show him how to use it, he doesn’t even know it exists. The thinking side is shoved way back in the corner of the horse’s brain. It’s like a tiny crystal ball sitting on a table covered up with an old tablecloth. Your […]

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Walkabout Tours
April 28, 2015

On the Road to Scottsdale

We’re on the road to Scottsdale, AZ for our fourth Walkabout Tour! Big Blue and the rest of the fleet left earlier this week to arrive at Westworld by Wednesday. The rest of the Downunder crew will head out tomorrow to begin setup for the two-day event taking place this weekend, May 2nd and 3rd. […]

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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
April 28, 2015

Band Booked for Ranch Rally

We’re already counting down the days to the Ranch Rally – the biggest event to ever take place in our history. In about six months from now, on October 30th, Clinton is opening the gates to his ranch to 500 of his most loyal followers to treat them to two days of instruction and inspiration […]

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No Worries Club
April 28, 2015

No Worries Club Highlights

Not a member or haven’t logged on to the club site recently? Here’s just a peek of what you’re missing! Helpful Reads: “Roundpen Escapee”: When members run into trouble with exercises, others are quick to help.

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Training Tips
April 21, 2015

Training Tip: The Sending Exercise

The Sending Exercise is a handy tool that can be used in a number of situations you encounter with your horse on a daily basis. As prey animals, horses are claustrophobic by nature, and when made to go through tight, narrow spaces, they naturally want to use the reactive side of their brains. This exercise […]

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