2024 Clinician Academy
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April 1 - May 17
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Downunder Horsemanship Ranch
Farmington,
AR
News Archive
Training Tips
September 27, 2022
Training Tip: Horse Refuses to Go Over Obstacles but Isn’t Scared of Them
Question: My 7-year-old horse does not want to go over the bridge or through the water box in her western trail class. She is not scared. She just refuses to go over them.
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Shop Downunder Horsemanship
September 27, 2022
Shop With Sezzle on the Downunder Horsemanship Store
We’re excited to share that we’ve added Sezzle to our online store to make your shopping experience with us even better! The program allows you to split your entire online purchase into four interest-free payments, over a six-week period with no impact to your credit. You’ll pay 25% when you place your order, 25% two […]
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Method Ambassadors
September 27, 2022
Meet Method Ambassador Jake Hannan
Growing up in east-central Canada, horses played a big role in Jake’s life. When he was a kid, his dad barrel raced, and Jake tried his hand at the sport, too. When he was a teenager, he got out of horses and didn’t return to his childhood hobby until he was in his 20s. Unfortunately, […]
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Sponsors
September 27, 2022
Rotational Grazing is Not Just for Cattle Anymore
By Ritchie Industries Most horse farms practice continuous grazing, but more and more horse owners are discovering the benefits of rotational grazing. Even if you just have one acre, splitting your pasture into two grazing paddocks and rotating between them produces healthier and thicker pastures that provide better nutrition for your horses. Rotational vs. Continuous […]
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No Worries Club Training Tips
September 20, 2022
Training Tip: Canter With Confidence: Use Correctly Fitted Tack
If your confidence abandons you when it comes to cantering your horse, don’t fear! You’re not alone and your feelings are completely normal. I was leery of cantering when I first started riding horses, too.
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Clinton Anderson Sponsors
September 20, 2022
Catch Clinton on the Beyond the Barn Podcast
Clinton recently visited with Standlee Premium Western Forage’s Beyond the Barn podcast to share his thoughts on working with horses and getting rid of negative energy. Talking with host Katy Starr, Clinton explains how he got started with horses and how he eventually became a clinician and established Downunder Horsemanship. As the conversation gets moving, […]
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Method Ambassadors
September 20, 2022
Meet Method Ambassador Isabelle Knophius
Isabelle was 6 years old when she started riding. She was paired with a spunky pony and worked hard to develop a balanced seat and become a good rider. When she was 14, she got Blacky, a Quarter Horse gelding, and competed with him in local shows. A few years later, Isabelle, who is always […]
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Training Tips
September 13, 2022
Training Tip: Overcoming a Horse’s Ingrained Bucking Habit
Question: I bought my horse Hank, a 4-year-old Quarter Horse, last fall, and he had a good start. I was told he could be a little cinchy and he had bucked before but he “was honest about it.” I found that he had some holes in his training—he was not soft enough, was a little […]
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Method Ambassadors
September 13, 2022
Meet Method Ambassador Emily Menegatti
Growing up in a small southern town in Colorado, Emily was involved with horses right from the start. She explored trails on horseback, participated in 4-H and FFA and spent a couple of summers as a wrangler at a dude ranch. She briefly got out of horses when she went to college and then started […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
September 13, 2022
Learn How to Handle a Horse That Stops and Rolls on the Ground During a Ride
A horse that lies down and rolls while you’re riding him is very dangerous. “If you’re not quick enough to get out of the saddle, he can crush you and seriously injure you,” Clinton warns. Horses most often lie down during rides when they get hot and sweaty and want to roll in the sand […]
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