Question: I have a Paso Fino that won’t stop running. I’ve tried running him until he is sweaty, but he still runs. I have tried making work look hard and standing still look easy, but he still goes.
Protecting your horses’ legs is one of the most important things you can do for their over well-being. It’s something we take seriously when training our horses at the ranch. The correct leg protection helps to prevent concussion or interference if one leg hits or brushes against another during a high-intensity maneuver. For everyday training, […]
One of the best ways to train your horse to be a calm, respectful and responsive partner on the trail is to never pass up a training opportunity. When you ride your horse outside the arena, there will be plenty of opportunities to expose him to new objects and reinforce old lessons. In this short […]
Each year, we hold a Colt Starting Clinic for our Method Ambassadors to become certified to start horses. With the certification, Method Ambassadors are available to start horses under saddle for the public. Each time they attend the annual Colt Starting Clinic and earn certification, ambassadors receive a star. Five stars is the highest rating […]
You asked, we listened! We put together a commemorative bundle that pays tribute to Clinton’s beloved Mindy. The bundle is available while supplies last. Throughout the pages of the Journal, Clinton shares memories of his once-in-a-lifetime horse and explains the integral role she played in building Downunder Horsemanship and how she inspired the dreams of […]
Training Tip: Horse Backs Up When Asked to Go Forward
Question: I have a Tennessee Walker that is used mainly for trail. When I ask him to stand, he will stop and then he proceeds to back without me asking him to. Yesterday, I asked him to move forward on the trail and he gave me a few bunny hops before finally moving forward. He […]
Gulleys are one object on the trail that almost all horses initially fear. One of the main reasons gulleys are so frightening is because horses have poor depth perception. It is hard for a horse to tell how far away an object is from him or how deep an object is, particularly when it is […]
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 […]
One of the best ways to train your horse to be a calm, respectful and responsive partner on the trail is to never pass up a training opportunity. When you ride your horse outside the arena, there will be plenty of opportunities to expose him to new objects and reinforce old lessons. In this short […]
I came across a post on social media a few days ago that really struck a nerve with me. I love to see that people are paying attention and learning from my life’s mistakes. Every rule on the list below is because I got a bloody nose by doing it the opposite way. As my […]