The 2022 Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries is making its last stop of the year this weekend at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Florida. Although it won’t be Clinton’s first time sharing the Method at the facility, he will offer horsemen a new training demo lineup that includes a larger focus on safely starting […]
Dust off your shopping skills and get prepared for the biggest sale of the year. We’re easing you into holiday shopping and our big Black Friday weekend with a buy-one-get-one gift card sale. Now through Friday, November 18th, when you purchase a $50, $100 or $200 gift card, you can get one half off! Our […]
Question: I am quarantining a 10-year-old Arabian gelding I picked up for a rescue out of a kill pen. He is very afraid of having his head touched. He was afraid at the lot and they ran him into a chute to catch and halter him. He will lead if I am quiet, and he […]
Money Raised for the National Breast Cancer Foundation
When we put out the notice that Clinton was donating 100 percent of the profits from our “In It To Win It” Pink Ribbon Roo tees to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, you responded big time! By the end of the month, the shirts were out of stock with many backorders placed. Last week, Clinton […]
When it comes to horse-tying situations gone wrong, nothing is as scary as a horse reacting in cross-ties. Unlike other tying methods, if the horse pulls back in cross-ties, he doesn’t ever get a release of pressure, which often causes him to panic and get into a wreck. “As a general rule, I don’t like […]
Mark your calendars and get your tickets for the 2023 Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries! March 11 & 12: Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia July 29 & 30: National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado November 4 & 5: The Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe, Texas The two-day horsemanship events are […]
A month ago, we introduced Sezzle to our online store. Now, we’re making the popular payment platform available at Walkabout Tours, starting with our November 19th and 20th stop at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center in Florida. With Sezzle, you can split your entire purchase into four interest-free payments, over a six-week period with no impact […]
Training Tip: Canter With Confidence: Practice Posting to the Trot
When you’re first learning to ride your horse, it’s normal to be leery of cantering. Gain confidence and master the three-beat gait by setting yourself up for success. Tip #4: Practice posting to develop a good, independent seat.
This month’s No Worries Club exclusive follows day five of the Colt Starting Clinic with Professional Clinician Jeff Davis. On day four, the horses received their first ride and are now ready to progress their training and gain more experience under saddle. Today, participants will put the second and third rides on their horses. For […]
Action-Packed Horsemanship Weekend Coming to Florida
We’re double-checking packing lists and loading up trucks this week at the Downunder Horsemanship warehouse in preparation for the Walkabout Tour in Jacksonville, Florida. We’ll be taking over the Jacksonville Equestrian Center November 19th and 20th. If you’re looking for horsemanship help or need inspiration to get after your goals, this event is for you! […]