Opportunity to Join Clinton’s Performance Horse Program
Since scaling back his public events and appearances, Clinton has turned his focus to his performance horse program. Six days a week, he’s at the barn training a small group of equine athletes selected for their athletic ability, dispositions and conformation to succeed as reined cow horses. Each year, Clinton travels the country to find […]
New Episodes of the Uncut and Real Raw Podcast Feature Fallon Taylor
World-champion barrel racer and successful entrepreneur Fallon Taylor joins Clinton on this month’s episodes of the Uncut and Real Raw podcast. In episode #5, part one of their conversation, Fallon shares how she got her start in the equine industry. Clinton visits with her about how she impacted the rodeo scene and inspired a legion […]
Question: My horse, a 4-year-old Missouri Fox Trotter, gives quite well when asked for vertical flexion at the standstill, walk and trot. However, when I put him on a loose rein, his head and neck come up more often than not. I’ve heard you say that if a horse’s poll is above the saddle horn, […]
We were in Lexington, Virginia, at the Virginia Horse Center over the weekend putting on our first Walkabout Tour of the year. It was a great event with many new horsemen joining us and longtime members returning to continue to add to their knowledge. Throughout the weekend, Clinton and Professional Clinicians Kristin Hamacher and Jeff […]
From time to time, we introduce new colors to our line of halters and lead ropes for limited runs. Our latest color is a beautiful hunter green that compliments any horse and has been popular with our customers. As our warehouse team is stocking up on supplies, we want your input on a future color. […]
Training Tip: How Well Do Your Horse’s Brakes Work on the Trail?
Your horse may stop as soon as you lower your weight in the saddle and take your legs off him in the arena, but what does he do when you take him on the trail? If you’re like most horsemen, when you ask your horse to stop on the trail, it’s probably not so pretty. […]
Our crew is headed eastbound to Lexington, Virginia, for this weekend’s Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries. It’s been quite a few years since Clinton and the Method have taken center stage at the Virginia Horse Center, and we can’t wait to be back! Schedule of Events Saturday Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 Colt Starting, Part […]
Buddy-Sour Horses are the Focus of the March NWC Video
When you ride your horse on the trail, he should be focused on the job at hand, not worried about where his buddies are or getting back home. When your horse gets anxious about being separated from the group or being split up from a particular horse, he’s using the reactive side of his brain. […]
Training Tip: Why are Rollbacks Included in Fundamentals Clinics?
Question: I attended a Fundamentals Clinic in Northern California. The last day of the clinic ended with rollbacks in a circle and down the fence. Can you give an in-depth explanation about why that Intermediate level exercise was selected rather than continuing with the Fundamentals exercises?
If you want to perform advanced maneuvers with your horse, make sure you’ve got a great foundation in place. That’s advice you’ll get from any professional horseman, including Clinton. “Advanced maneuvers are nothing more than having your basics down really well,” Clinton says. “Once you’ve got that foundation laid by teaching your horse the exercises […]