Seven Horsemanship Demonstrations, One Amazing Weekend
We’re gearing up for our second Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries of the year. At the end of July, our crew will be headed to the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado. It’s been several years since Clinton brought the tour to the Mile High State and we’re looking forward to sharing even more […]
Question: My horse either grabs the reins, bites the stirrup or tries to bite my boot when doing lateral bending. I have tried kicking him in the mouth when he goes for me, but that doesn’t stop him! I am riding him in a sidepull currently until he gets his teeth floated. My mom bought […]
Rodney Carrington Joins Clinton on the Uncut & Real Raw Podcast
This month, comedian, actor and writer Rodney Carrington joins Clinton on the Uncut & Real Raw podcast. The longtime performer shares how he got his start and built his career, from doing stand-up comedy at little bars to securing his own television show. As the two get into Rodney’s life and what he sees for […]
New Look, Same Great Forage Products for Your Horses
Our friends at Standlee Premium Western Forage recently gave their product packages a facelift and we’re loving the fresh, clean look! The bags are color coded by forage type for convenience and offer at-a-glance nutrition and feeding information to help you choose the best option for your horse. Clinton’s been feeding his horses Standlee’s forage […]
Training Tip: Why and When I Introduce Spurs to My Horses
When I start a horse under saddle, my first two goals are to establish a gas pedal and a brake. A gas pedal refers to the horse increasing his speed as soon as you gently squeeze his sides with the calves of your legs and maintaining that speed until you cue him otherwise. If a […]
NRCHA Western Derby Confirms Clinton’s on the Right Track
Clinton spent the past two weeks in Scottsdale, Arizona, competing in the National Reined Cow Horse Association Western Derby with Prada (aka Dropthatkittydownlow) and Reagan (aka Ima Hot Rey). Both horses had strong showings in the preliminaries and made it to the finals. Reagan, owned by the Warren family, earned a spot in the Intermediate […]
Proper Hydration Increases Performance and Maintains Health
By Ritchie Industries The power and grace of the American Quarter Horse performing the demands of equine athletics such as rodeo events, reining and cutting is undeniable. Quarter Horses are amazing equine athletes – able to stop on a dime, run a blistering quarter mile, jump over 5 feet in height and demonstrate discipline through […]
Question: While leading my mare, I had to let go of the lead rope because I got stuck in the mud. At first, she stayed close by me and nibbled on scraps of hay. However, as I approached her, she took off running and bucking and didn’t stop until she found more food. I did […]
When Clinton decided to add buffalo to his reined cow horse training program, fellow Aussies Duncan Steele-Park and Glen Aspinall came to the ranch to help him learn how to safely work with the animals. Clinton shares the training process with No Worries Club members in the series, “Training Buffalo.” The June digital download for […]
Clinton and Prada Top the Western Derby’s Limited Open Rein Work
At the end of May, Clinton headed to Scottsdale, Arizona to compete in the Kimes Ranch Western Derby with two of his cow horses, Prada (Dropthatkittydownlow) and Reagan (Ima Hot Rey). Prada, a 5-year-old red roan mare, is owned by Tom and Melissa Sims, and Reagan, a 4-year-old gelding, is owned by Scott and Ashley […]