We’re just getting into the height of foaling season at the ranch. Twenty-one foals that have all been bred for reining or reined cow horse success are expected this year, and they are all being carried by recipient mares. Each year, the Downunder team decides on a theme to select each foal’s barn name. This […]
Lack Confidence? Scared of Your Horse? Clinton can Help!
If you… • Are afraid to canter your horse • Feel insecure in the saddle at any gait • Feel your heart speeding up out of fear when you get near a horse • Are completely confused about groundwork • Want your horse to respect you and want to be able to trust him • […]
Clinton will be holding a filming session this spring dedicated to working with mini horses and wants to feature some of you and your minis. While Clinton plans to work with his own mini, Phoenix, he also wants to help horsemen build a more productive partnership with their mini horses. Ideally, we’re looking for mini […]
If your horse had a break in his training, his mental attention and physical fitness aren’t going to be up to par. The biggest mistake people make when bringing horses back to work is getting straight on them. They drag the horse out of the pasture, yank the girth up as hard as they can, […]
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Light hands, light mouth.” I disagree with that. I say, “Light hands that pick up softly and hands that release quickly make a horse’s mouth light.” For example, you could pick up gently on the reins and be very light, but if your horse roots against that pressure and flips […]
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to finally conquer your fear of cantering? Become the leader your horse deserves? Stop drilling on the Fundamentals and move on to the Intermediate level?
We’ve got a big year ahead of us, especially when it comes to our partnership with Downunder Horsemanship. Stay on the lookout for all-new features from Noble online, on TV and at Downunder Horsemanship events! Above, you’ll see a photo of behind-the-scenes action that was taken at a recent video shoot we did at the […]
To balance your horse so that both sides of his body are equally relaxed and responsive, you’ll spend 2/3 of your time working on his bad side (the side that is stiffer, pushier or more reactive), and 1/3 of your time working on his good side. If your horse is spookier on his right side, […]
Clinton believes that the foundation you put in place during a colt’s first weeks under saddle sets the stage for a successful partnership. There’s nobody better at getting a horse truly broke and soft and supple than Clinton, and in his Colt Starting Series he covers every aspect of starting a young horse from catching […]
Horses challenge their own pecking order daily, and they will do the same to you. It’s nothing personal – it’s just business. Horses are natural followers, but they want a leader they can respect and trust.