2024 Clinician Academy
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April 1 - May 17
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Downunder Horsemanship Ranch
Farmington,
AR
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Training Tips
February 16, 2021
Training Tip: Horse Runs Backwards When Doing the Sending Exercise
Question: My horse has gotten into the habit of running backwards as soon as she passes by me and yields her hindquarters while doing the Sending Exercise. How do I fix this? – maxcarp Clinton’s Answer: When she runs backwards, go with her. Point up in the air in the direction you want her to […]
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No Worries Club
February 16, 2021
Get Rewarded When You Refer Your Friends
When you meet a horse owner who is struggling with their horsemanship and looking for help, we know that you’re quick to share the success you’ve had with the Method. More times than not, your conversation leads to encouraging the other horseman to join the No Worries Club. Clinton recognizes the effort you make to […]
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Training Tips
February 9, 2021
Training Tip: Using Draw Reins
Question: Do you ever use draw reins on your performance horses? I’ve seen them used a few times at my barn, and would like to hear your opinion. – sarahdtjt Clinton’s Answer: I don’t use draw reins often, but I do use them from time to time. When I do use them, it’s generally in […]
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Academy
February 9, 2021
Possible Participation Spots Opening in 2021 Clinician Academy
Our team is busying preparing for the 2021 Clinician Academy, which will be held May 3rd thru June 18th at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Farmington, Arkansas. The 2021 class will be the first Academy held at the new ranch and will feature a more intimate, hands-on experience for students. The class is limited to […]
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Shop Downunder Horsemanship
February 9, 2021
Say I Love You (and Your Horse) With a Gift Card
If you’re looking to impress your significant other on Valentine’s Day, give them a gift card to the Downunder Horsemanship e-store. They’ll be able to pick out the perfect gift for them and their horse. Gift cards can be used towards all of our products and No Worries Club memberships. Our gift cards are available […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General
February 9, 2021
Training Guide to Safely Ride Your Horse in a Group
While you are training your trail horse, Clinton recommends to ride the horse outside the arena by yourself. That way it is just the two of you concentrating on the training sessions. “There are already going to be a lot of distractions for your horse when you first take him outside the arena, he doesn’t […]
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Method Ambassadors
February 9, 2021
Meet Method Ambassador Abbey Pailthorpe
As early in her childhood as she can remember, Abbey was fascinated with horses and begged her parents for a horse of her own. When she was 10, her parents gave her Paco, a Quarter Horse mare. “She was blind and hadn’t had much handling, but that didn’t matter to me,” Abbey says. “All I […]
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Training Tips
February 2, 2021
Training Tip: Rescue Horse Misbehaving
Question: I have a 4-year-old Quarter Horse/Arab cross I was given for free and was told he was only a little green. Later, I found out that he has been on a dogger’s truck two times, so really I know nothing about his backstory. He is starting to rear up, and the farrier won’t touch […]
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No Worries Club
February 2, 2021
NWC Exclusive: Trailer Loading a Fearful Horse in an Emergency Situation
At some point in your horsemanship journey, you’re going to be faced with getting a horse loaded on a trailer in an emergency situation. It could be anything from your horse having injured himself in the pasture and you need to get him to the vet immediately to being involved in a traffic wreck and […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General Shop Downunder Horsemanship
February 2, 2021
Raising Foals Correctly
If you have a foal or are expecting a foal this year, you have a serious responsibility on your hands. The work you do with your young horse now will set the foundation for a successful future. “I treat foals the same way I treat adult horses, as far as earning their respect and the […]
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