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Downunder Horsemanship - General
June 13, 2017

A Reminder From Clinton: Keep it Simple

“Horses are very smart, but they are simple creatures. I put horses mentally in the same age group as 4- to 6-year-old kids. Kids in this age group are very smart and they catch on quickly, but they are very simple. For example, people ask me all the time when teaching a colt the Cruising […]

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Sponsors
June 13, 2017

Topline Improvement

By Mike Barrett, PAS, ADM Equine Specialist Nine times out of ten, when I ask horse owners what they want to improve physically about their horses, the answer is “stronger topline.” Topline seems to always be a focus. It is never strong enough. As I continue to probe the owners about how they are trying […]

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No Worries Club
June 13, 2017

Find it on the No Worries Club Website

Horse Limitations Have you ever wondered if you’re asking enough of your horse? Could he perform a little better? Or, are you pushing him too much? Clinton shares his personal experience about bringing out the best in each horse and talks about what to expect from individual horses in the 2014 summer issue of the […]

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Training Tips
June 6, 2017

Training Tip: The Most Important Concept for Horsemen to Understand

If you want your horse to change, you have to be willing to change first. That is the most important concept you can understand when it comes to training horses. When I was an apprentice for Ian Francis, he often said to me, “To change your life, you must first change your attitude.” Ian believes, […]

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Clinton Anderson Clinics
June 6, 2017

The Method is Headed to Montana This Week

Clinton is ready to help a dedicated group of horsemen and their horses excel at his three-day Fundamentals Clinic in Great Falls, Montana this weekend. Participant spots for the clinic have been sold out for months, but spectators are welcome to attend and ask questions. The clinic is being held at the Kings Arena, June […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Walkabout Tours
June 6, 2017

Great Deal on Monroe Walkabout Tour Roundpen

Are you in need of a high-quality roundpen and plan to attend the Monroe, Washington Walkabout Tour? We will be selling the Behlen roundpen that Clinton will use during training demonstrations at the tour for $3,575 – a savings of $725! Plus, you’ll save on shipping and freight. The event is taking place at the […]

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Clinton Anderson Clinics
June 6, 2017

Gain the Knowledge You Need

26 individual Fundamentals groundwork and riding exercises learned 24-plus hours of instruction, covering the first level of the Method 20 horsemen and their horses learning and fine-tuning essential skills for a safer, more enjoyable partnership 3 days of nonstop learning opportunities for participants and auditors 1 chance to witness a master teacher and horseman help […]

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Method Ambassadors
June 6, 2017

Method Ambassador Carlie Scarberry

Carlie’s parents had their daughter in the saddle when she was 2, and were adamant about exposing her to good horsemanship practices from the start of her horsemanship career. The Scarberys found the Method in 2000, at the beginning of Clinton’s career in the United States. While Carlie was familiar with the Method, she didn’t […]

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No Worries Club
June 6, 2017

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Correcting a Horse That Bucks and Rears A No Worries Club members asks Clinton: I am starting a 4-year-old Paint mare and have done many of your groundwork exercises and starting techniques, however, she still bucks every time after being saddled and has started rearing at times when my daughter or I are leading her […]

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Training Tips
May 30, 2017

Training Tip: The Hot Potato Give

The first step to teaching a horse how to collect is to teach him to give to the bit, period. Always start at the standstill, and then progress through the gaits as the horse understands. The ultimate goal is collection, but in the beginning, it is just a soft feel. When you first pick up […]

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