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Clinician
September 20, 2016

Minnesota Certified Clinician Changing Lives

When Mitch Gassen graduated the Clinician Academy, his goal was to help horse owners better the partnership they have with their horses, and the dedicated horseman has made good on his word. Mitch, located in Mayer, Minnesota — near Minneapolis and St. Paul — accepts horses for training, teaches public clinics and instructs private lessons. […]

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Clinton Anderson Clinics
September 20, 2016

Countdown to the Last Intermediate Clinic

We’re just months away from the last Intermediate Clinic to be held at the ranch for a couple of years. The clinic starts November 1st and runs through November 11th. Clinton’s Professional Clinicians will work with participants, teaching them the second level of the Method that focuses on softening and suppling the horse’s five body […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General No Worries Club
September 20, 2016

2017 Event Dates Released to No Worries Club Members

We’ve released our 2017 events, dates and locations to our No Worries Club members! If you’re a member, log on to the No Worries Club and go to the announcement thread to get the lowdown. The 2017 events will be released to the general public on Monday, October 3rd.

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Method Ambassadors
September 20, 2016

Meet Method Ambassador Alexandra Sparks

When Daphne, Alabama Method Ambassador Alexandra Sparks got her first horse, she made all of the mistakes experienced horsemen warn against. She and her mom decided to get a horse and found themselves in a pasture at a horse farm in Alabama. Alexandra selected Alamo, a blue roan colt who was just turning 2. “He […]

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Sponsors
September 20, 2016

Misconceptions in Selecting Forage for Horses – Sugar Content of Forage

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 […]

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Training Tips
September 13, 2016

Training Tip: The Foundation of Control

A respectful horse is a willing horse. When you ask him to move, he instantly moves. When you walk, he walks beside you like a shadow.

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No Worries Club
September 13, 2016

September NWC Exclusive

In this month’s No Worries Club DVD, Phoenix and Mini are back in front of the cameras, and this time the mini horses are out on the obstacle course to show you how to give your horse a purpose for doing groundwork exercises. “There is nothing more boring or frustrating for a horse than having […]

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Method Ambassadors
September 13, 2016

Meet Our First Australian Method Ambassador

Although he grew up in a bustling city on the east coast of Australia, Method Ambassador Josh Standen didn’t let that stop him from being around horses as a boy. Instead, he relied on friends who were lucky enough to have horses to help him get his horsemanship fix. While Josh actively pursued sports throughout […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
September 13, 2016

Get an In-Depth Look at how to Start a Colt at the Ranch Rally

At the Ranch Rally, held October 21st and 22nd at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Stephenville, Texas, Clinton will provide an in-depth look at his colt starting method. What separates the clinician’s approach to starting horses under saddle is his use of an assistant, which makes the experience less stressful for the colt and helps […]

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Training Tips
September 6, 2016

Training Tip: How Posting to the Trot can Make You a Better Rider

Balance gives you an independent seat, allows you to move in rhythm with your horse, cue him correctly and boosts confidence in the saddle. How do you get balance? By having proper position. When you’re sitting properly in the saddle, you should be able to draw a straight line from your ear, shoulder, hip and […]

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