Kayla Schlabach grew up riding ponies and horses, and got her first pony at age 13. Although the cantankerous pony bucked her off and dodged into trees to unseat her, Kayla kept climbing back up in the saddle. From the pony, she graduated to an ex-racehorse that came with his share of quirks. “That’s when […]
Raise Funds for Your Non-Profit Group at the Milwaukee Tour
We’re looking for a local non-profit group in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area to head up the Ritchie Charity Ball Toss at the Walkabout Tour coming to the Wisconsin State Fair Park in July. Clinton and tour feature sponsor Ritchie Industries team up to select a local organization with equine connections to run the Ritchie Charity […]
Misconceptions in Selecting Forage for Horses – Dust/Mold/Foreign Material
Dr. Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition and Standlee Premium Western Forage® Nutritional Consultants Forage in the form of hay or pasture is the primary ingredient in the diet for most horses. Horses can consume many different varieties of high-quality forage, both alfalfa and grasses, without digestive upset, provided the horse is properly adapted to the […]
Most people have trouble de-worming their horses because of the way they approach the horse. They sneak up to the horse and then jam the syringe in his mouth, which makes the horse defensive. Teach your horse to willingly accept de-wormer by desensitizing him with the de-wormer and teaching him to associate it with feeling […]
The first clinic of the year at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch is off to a great start! The 10-day Fundamentals Clinic got underway on Friday and runs through Monday, May 16th. The horsemen are learning groundwork and riding exercises that set the foundation of a successful partnership with their horses. While the clinic has been […]
Ever work with your horse and wish you had an expert set of eyes helping you improve your technique or giving you ideas to freshen up your same old training routine? That’s where Professional Clinician Diego Gaona steps in! The lifelong horseman learned Clinton’s entire method, from Fundamentals through Advanced, as well as problem-solving, colt […]
From time to time, your horse is going to spook at objects on the trail. Having a fail-safe approach to handling a spook and remaining in control of the situation will make the incident a minor inconvenience rather than a ride-ruiner and will provide an opportunity to train your horse and make him a better […]
Lease Horse Available for 10-Day Fundamentals Clinic
Wish you could participate in Clinton’s 10-day Fundamentals Clinic at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Stephenville, Texas, May 6-16, but don’t have a horse or a way to get your personal horse to the ranch? We now have a horse you can lease! “Taco” is ready to help you excel at the Fundamentals, and you’ll […]
The spring edition of the No Worries Journal features Clinton’s standout broodmare Princess In Diamonds. In January, Princess was inducted into the National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame for her accomplishments in the show pen and breeding shed. You’ll learn how Clinton lucked into finding the mare and the important individuals who helped make […]