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Academy Method Ambassadors
May 7, 2024

Last Week of Study in the Clinician Academy

It’s crunch time for the horsemen enrolled in our 2024 Clinician Academy. This week marks the sixth week of the course, which means the final test to determine if the students receive certification to become Method Ambassadors is coming up quickly. When horsemen arrive at the ranch for the Academy, they bring two of their […]

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Training Tips
April 30, 2024

Training Tip: What to Do When a Horse Won’t Move Forward

Question: I just recently picked up a yearling filly from a reservation near me. When one of my more experienced friends goes to roundpen her, she moves away and does it perfectly. When I am trying to do it, I do the “point, cluck and spank” to get her to move, but she does not […]

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Academy
April 30, 2024

2025 Clinician Academy Dates Officially Set

Our team got together last week to set dates for next year’s Clinician Academy. The seven-week course will take place April 7th through May 23rd at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Farmington, Arkansas. Clinton designed the Academy for horsemen who are passionate about the Method and want to establish a career as a Method Ambassador […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Downunder on YouTube
April 30, 2024

Trail Riding Training Tips

Taking your horse down the trail can be some of the best fun you have with him. It’s hard to beat riding a well-trained horse in pretty country. Trail riding can be as relaxing or as challenging as you desire, and it creates a better partnership between you and your horse. Plus, it’s just plain […]

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Sponsors
April 26, 2024

Prepare for Spring!

Spring-Cleaning Tips and Tricks Prioritize what is most important. Cleaning and organizing the tack room can be done in inclement weather, while updating and cleaning stalls may be done during turnout time.   Stalls SAFE AND CLEAN.

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No Worries Club
April 23, 2024

Training Tip: Is It Safe to Cross-Tie Your Horse?

Cross-ties are different from other ways to tie a horse up because instead of there being one pressure point on the horse—the lead rope is connected to the halter or the chain from the Patience Pole is connected to the halter—there are two—one on either side of the halter. In cross-ties, if the horse pulls […]

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Sponsors
April 23, 2024

Celebrating Earth Day: Ritchie Waterers is Leading the Charge in Sustainable Equine Care

By Ritchie Industries Earth Day is a time for reflection on the actions we can take to protect our planet and promote environmental sustainability. While many of us focus on reducing waste or conserving energy in our daily lives, we don’t often hear about the best practices for protecting our planet in the realm of […]

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Shop Downunder Horsemanship
April 23, 2024

Give Your Young Horse the Best Start

If you’re welcoming a foal or working with a young horse this spring, we’ve got the training essentials you need to get your partnership off to the best start. Beginning Wednesday, April 24th and running through Friday, April 26th, we’re offering big deals on must-have tools! Offer #1: Young Horse Training Essentials Bundle With Free […]

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Training Tips
April 16, 2024

Training Tip: Horse Locks Up His Feet and Won’t Lead

Question: When I ask my horse to walk off, say to start working or anything he doesn’t want to do, he plants his feet and refuses to move. I’ve tried pulling him along, turning to face him and letting him follow the feel of a loose rope, which only ever works for a couple of […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Downunder Horsemanship App
April 16, 2024

Dealing With a Barn-Sour Horse on the Trail

Does your horse throw “I don’t wanna go tantrums” every time you try to ride him away from the barn? Or, when you turn him back toward the barn, does he start power walking or jigging home? If so, you’re not alone. Horses are social animals and quickly bond with one another, which can make […]

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