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 […]
Because horses are prey animals, when they are made to go in tight, narrow spaces – such as a trailer – it’s natural for them to feel trapped and claustrophobic. When a horse feels trapped and claustrophobic and his ability to run and move his feet is taken away from him, his only other option […]
If you’d like to watch Clinton train a horse in person or learn to refine your technique of the Method by working with him in a horsemanship clinic, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to catch the clinician live and in action next year! Mark your calendars for these events and dates: Walkabout Tours March 5-6 […]
Do you want to feel safe when working with your horse and enjoy your time with him? Learn how to clearly communicate with him and be a leader he trusts and respects and you can! Next month, Clinton and his Certified Clinicians will be helping 20 horsemen and their horses do just that in a […]
Downunder Horsemanship invites you to let your voice be heard and participate in our Equestrian Retail Market Survey – participants can also enter our FREE drawing for a $100 Gift Certificate from one of our sponsors! We are always striving to learn more about the riders in our audience so that we can better serve […]
The Downunder Horsemanship office will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys the weekend with their family and horses. We’ll be back in the office Tuesday, September 8th and our phone lines will be up and running at 8 a.m.
Training Tip: There is No Such Thing as a Magic Bit
Bring up the topic of bits around horse people and you’re sure to enter into a conversation that’ll turn into a heated debate ranging from one end of the spectrum (you need a different bit for every horse in your barn and every situation you ride them in) to the other (only a cruel barbarian […]
Your chance to win a getaway to the Noble Outfitters lodge in Montana for your family plus a training kit of your choice is almost over. The No Worries Getaway Contest ends Monday, August 31st. If you haven’t entered yet, go to www.nobleoutfitters.com/NoWorries and fill out the survey containing various questions about Noble Outfitters and […]
Planning a trip to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada this year? So are Clinton and the Downunder Horsemanship team! Be sure to visit the NFR’s Cowboy Christmas in the South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, just one block from the famous Las Vegas Strip, to catch Clinton teaching training […]
Clinton doesn’t give away his horsemanship knowledge to those who aspire to be clinicians, but if you’re willing to earn your education and uphold the four core values of Downunder Horsemanship, you won’t have to pay a cent for it. Earlier this year, Clinton created a scholarship program to his acclaimed Clinician Academy. Instead of […]