2024 Clinician Academy
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April 1 - May 17
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Downunder Horsemanship Ranch
Farmington,
AR
News Archive
Training Tips
August 16, 2022
Training Tip: Advice for Dealing With a Runaway Horse
Question: My horse bolts. Anything could set him off. A bird flew out of the tree, the neighbor’s donkeys ran down the hill, or another horse in the group kicked a log. The Method reduced his bolting by 80 percent, but I still have the issue when we come upon anything that’s new or happens […]
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Method Ambassadors
August 16, 2022
Congratulations to Our Newest Colt-Starting Certified Ambassadors
Join us in congratulating our Method Ambassadors who recently earned their colt-starting certification. The four horsemen participated in a Colt Starting Clinic taught by Professional Clinician Jeff Davis and proved that they have the ability to start a horse under saddle. 2022 Colt Starting Certification: Madison Feller – Adams, Oregon Alicia Liddle – Talbott, Tennessee […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General Walkabout Tours
August 16, 2022
Demo Roundpen Special at the Kalispell, MT Walkabout Tour
Horsemen attending the Walkabout Tour taking place at the Majestic Valley Arena, August 27th and 28th, have an opportunity to score a great deal on the Behlen Roundpen Clinton will use during the event. The roundpen is available for purchase now and will need to be picked up at the tour. Built to Clinton’s personal […]
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Training Tips
August 9, 2022
Training Tip: Why You Should Practice the Cowboy Curtain Obstacle With Your Horse
When thinking of obstacles to introduce to your horse so that he’s prepared to negotiate them when you’re on the trail, you’ve probably covered the obvious ones: water, bridges, hills and gullies. Most of us forget to think of passing through overhanging leaves or vines and riding through thick brush. However, if you don’t take […]
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Downunder Horsemanship - General Training Tips
August 9, 2022
Help for Cinchy and Cold-Backed Horses
A “cinchy” or “cold-backed” horse has a tendency to overreact and possibly buck when pressure is applied around his belly or flank area. It’s normal for a horse to feel reactive whenever this area is squeezed tightly. Horses hate tight, narrow spaces or feeling claustrophobic, so when you wrap a rope or girth around a […]
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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
August 9, 2022
Clinton Films the First Episode of His Upcoming Podcast
Over the past year, based off the feedback he’s received from you and professionals in the western performance horse industry, Clinton has been researching and making plans to host his own podcast. On Thursday, he filmed the first episode of Uncut & Real Raw With Clinton Anderson. The episode features Chance Conrado of The Gauge […]
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Academy Method Ambassadors
August 9, 2022
Great Progress Being Made in the Colt Starting Clinic
The Colt Starting Clinic taking place at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Farmington, Arkansas for Method Ambassadors is progressing well. Professional Clinician Jeff Davis is leading a group of 10 ambassadors who are each starting two horses. The horses were saddled for the first time last Tuesday and received their first ride on Thursday. Between […]
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Academy
August 9, 2022
2023 Spring Clinician Academy Filled
The spring session of next year’s Clinician Academy was fully booked as of last Friday. The Academy is for horsemen who are passionate about the Method and want to establish a career as a Method Ambassador or just want to further their horsemanship knowledge for their personal benefit. Throughout the course, horsemen train two of […]
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Training Tips
August 2, 2022
Training Tip: The Reason Behind Laying Horses Down
Question: How important is laying down a horse? I know a lot of trainers do it and I was wondering why it isn’t a part of your Fundamentals. I love your method and use it, but I just wanted to understand the purpose of laying down. – shyan.rae Answer: Laying a horse down is very […]
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No Worries Club
August 2, 2022
It’s All About Training on the Trail in the August No Worries Club Video
Clinton’s back in Arizona to continue to work with a group of No Worries Club members who are passionate about the Method and enjoy trail riding with their horses. In the first training session with the group, Clinton reviewed their Fundamentals and went over the bare minimum a horse and rider should know before leaving […]
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