Vertical flexion is something that you’ll build on with each give. First the horse has to understand that when you pick up on the reins and apply pressure with your legs he needs to maintain whatever gait he’s in and give to the pressure. As soon as he understands that concept, then you can ask […]
Does your horse stand in his stall while you dream of one day being able to ride him? Maybe you bought him as a project to re-train but quickly realized you didn’t have the experience to help him overcome his longstanding problems. Or perhaps you wanted to start a horse yourself from the ground up […]
“I could not believe how amazing, strong and even more confident Bryce had become. Kimberly Williams surpassed every expectation we imagined. Bryce knew every exercise at a level he and I hadn’t dreamed of achieving. His lope was slow and controlled, and I could tell he bonded with Kimberly.
By Katelyn Reed I grew up riding other people’s horses. Western disciplines, English disciplines – you name it, as long as I was on the back of the horse, I didn’t care! In November of 2016, I finally decided to make a dream come true – I purchased my own horse, an 11-year-old Kentucky Mountain […]
Training Tip: Incorporate Everyday Objects Into Your Training Program
When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested your horse will be in his job. You’ve heard me say, “Consistency is your greatest ally and inconsistency is your greatest enemy.” And that’s absolutely true.
What do you do with a horse that has savagely attacked a human? You call in Clinton and the Method. That’s what the Davises did for their 8-year-old mare, Jetta.
Walkabout Tour to Invade Washington State With New Training Demonstrations
When the Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries rolls into Monroe, Washington this June, it’ll feature an all-new line up of training demonstrations. Clinton’s revamped the tour schedule to keep the instruction and inspiration coming for all levels of horsemen and followers of the Method. Saturday Training Sessions: Colt Starting Training on the Trail and […]
Between the shedding and mud, keeping your horse presentable this time of the year is an endless task and an acquired skill. In the spirit of all the fun spring brings us as horse owners, we’re holding a “drab to fab makeover” contest. We want to see how messy your horses are and how squeaky […]
Over a decade ago in Norvelt, Pennsylvania, about a dozen horse enthusiasts realized that while their locale humane society shelters were able to satisfy the needs of small animals, none had the facility, finances or staff trained to handle horses and other large animals. Committed to the assistance of abused and neglected equines, Second Chance […]
Method Ambassador Chris Webb is passionate about helping people get results with their horses. Based in Peoria, Illinois, Chris teaches private lessons, clinics and trains horses for the public. His love for horses and interest in learning horsemanship extends back to his childhood. As a young boy growing up in the Midwest, he went to […]