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Training Tips
January 23, 2024

Training Tip: Rule #3 When Feeding Horses Treats

There are many myths in the horse world about feeding treats. Here are a few of the most common: “If you feed your horse treats, you’ll teach him to bite you.” “Treats make a horse pushy.” “Treats are for horsemen who don’t have any skill.” My stance on treats is that there is a time […]

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Clinton Anderson
January 23, 2024

JD Yates Takes Centerstage on the Uncut & Real Raw Podcast

In the newest episode of the Uncut & Real Raw podcast, Clinton sits down to visit with legendary cowboy JD Yates. JD is a 21-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and has earned over $1.6 million with the PRCA. Thirteen of the times he earned a trip to the NFR, JD competed with his father, Dick […]

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Walkabout Tours
January 23, 2024

We’re Ready to Inspire in Lake St. Louis

The final countdown is on for the first stop of the 2024 Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries. The tour will roll into Lake St. Louis, Missouri’s National Equestrian Center this weekend.

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Training Tips
January 16, 2024

Training Tip: Horse is Resistant to Lateral Work

Question: My Thoroughbred is fine when I ask him to move forward. However, when I apply leg pressure to any sort of maneuver, such as two-tracking, sidepassing, etc., he gets super cranky. He pins his ears, crow hops and has a horrible attitude.

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Clinician Downunder Horsemanship - General Method Ambassadors
January 16, 2024

Invest In Your Horsemanship This Year

If you want to perform advanced maneuvers with your horse, make sure you’ve got a great foundation in place. That’s advice you’ll get from any professional horseman, including Clinton. “Advanced maneuvers are nothing more than having your basics down really well,” Clinton says. “Once you’ve got that foundation laid by teaching your horse the exercises […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 16, 2024

Train Your Horse to Move Forward Willingly

It’s impossible to train a horse without forward movement. “Having a horse that doesn’t move forward would be like if I handed you the keys to a brand new BMW with no gas pedal—other than being pretty to look at, it’d be useless to you,” Clinton says. “I like to compare the basics of training […]

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Training Tips
January 9, 2024

Training Tip: Successful Rides Start With Groundwork

Successful rides with your horse start with groundwork. It’s that simple. I always do groundwork before getting in the saddle to make sure the horse is using the thinking side of his brain and is tuned in to me. When working with different horses, the only thing that changes about groundwork for me is deciding […]

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Walkabout Tours
January 9, 2024

Support Saddle Up for St. Jude in St. Louis

We’re excited to announce Saddle Up for St. Jude as our Ritchie Industries Charity Ball Toss group for our Lake St. Louis, Missouri Walkabout Tour.

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No Worries Club
January 9, 2024

Earn Downunder Horsemanship Dollars When You Refer Your Friends

You love sharing the Method and we know how much the No Worries Club keeps you on track to reach your horsemanship goals. With our Refer a Friend program, when your riding buddies join the No Worries Club, you both earn rewards! How the Program Works: Tell a friend about how the Method can help […]

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Training Tips
January 2, 2024

Training Tip: Rule #2 When Feeding Horses Treats

There are many myths in the horse world about feeding treats. Here are a few of the most common: “If you feed your horse treats, you’ll teach him to bite you.” “Treats make a horse pushy.” “Treats are for horsemen who don’t have any skill.” My stance on treats is that there is a time […]

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