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Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 16, 2024
Train Your Horse to Move Forward Willingly
It’s impossible to train a horse without forward movement. “Having a horse that doesn’t move forward would be like if I handed you the keys to a brand new BMW with no gas pedal—other than being pretty to look at, it’d be useless to you,” Clinton says. “I like to compare the basics of training […]
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Training Tips
January 9, 2024
Training Tip: Successful Rides Start With Groundwork
Successful rides with your horse start with groundwork. It’s that simple. I always do groundwork before getting in the saddle to make sure the horse is using the thinking side of his brain and is tuned in to me. When working with different horses, the only thing that changes about groundwork for me is deciding […]
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Walkabout Tours
January 9, 2024
Support Saddle Up for St. Jude in St. Louis
We’re excited to announce Saddle Up for St. Jude as our Ritchie Industries Charity Ball Toss group for our Lake St. Louis, Missouri Walkabout Tour.
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No Worries Club
January 9, 2024
Earn Downunder Horsemanship Dollars When You Refer Your Friends
You love sharing the Method and we know how much the No Worries Club keeps you on track to reach your horsemanship goals. With our Refer a Friend program, when your riding buddies join the No Worries Club, you both earn rewards! How the Program Works: Tell a friend about how the Method can help […]
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Training Tips
January 2, 2024
Training Tip: Rule #2 When Feeding Horses Treats
There are many myths in the horse world about feeding treats. Here are a few of the most common: “If you feed your horse treats, you’ll teach him to bite you.” “Treats make a horse pushy.” “Treats are for horsemen who don’t have any skill.” My stance on treats is that there is a time […]
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Clinton Anderson Horses No Worries Club
January 2, 2024
Share Your Memories of Mindy
Our team is busy working on a special tribute to Clinton’s Australian Quarter Horse mare, Mindy. The 29-and-a-half-year-old mare was laid to rest in April 2023. She helped Clinton build Downunder Horsemanship and has left a huge legacy behind her. We know she was beloved by many, and you all have special memories of watching […]
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No Worries Club
January 2, 2024
Settle In for Some Winter Reading
The first 2024 issue of the No Worries Journal is available now for members to enjoy. The publication is rich with photos, insights from Clinton and Professional Clinicians about training horses, and horse owners’ experiences using the Method. Innovation Take a look at what our Professional Clinicians have been up to, from sharing the Method […]
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Training Tips
December 26, 2023
Training Tip: Horse Nips When Haltered
Question: Whenever I go to halter my 2-year-old Quarter Horse, he tries to grab the halter and sometimes my hand. I try to back him up when he does this, but it’s hard to do because I don’t have the halter on him yet. He doesn’t try to bite me any other time and is […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General Shop Downunder Horsemanship
December 26, 2023
Keep Lessons Simple for Your Colt
Horses are very smart, but they are simple creatures. I put horses mentally in the same age group as 4- to 6-year-old kids. Kids in this age group are very smart, they catch on quickly, but they are very simple. For example, people ask me all the time when teaching a colt the Cruising Lesson: […]
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No Worries Club
December 26, 2023
Thank You, No Worries Club Members
If you’re a No Worries Club member, you’ll be receiving a special thank-you for your loyalty. We’re sending out a 2024 calendar that is packed full of motivational photos and short training tips. Our hope is that the calendar will provide you daily inspiration to help you work toward your horsemanship goals. The calendars started […]
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