Clinton and the Downunder Horsemanship team send out a big congratulations to Randy and Angela Massey on their purchase of Sierra, a 2016 performance horse. The red dun filly is by Hollywoodstinseltown out of Shiney And Dressy. Hollywoodstinseltown is the 2009 NRHA Open Derby Reserve Champion and was a force to be reckoned with in […]
Explore the beautiful state of Queensland and take part in an educational equine tour across the Gold and Sunshine Coasts this fall. This unique tour is part adventure and part horsemanship instruction and is all inclusive. The package includes: Arrival transfer — welcome dinner — two horsemanship clinics — Australian Outback Spectacular Dinner and Show […]
If you have a horse that’s too busy eyeing up his next meal on the trail rather than paying attention to you, use these steps to regain control. 1) A horse can only think about one thing at a time. He’s either got his attention on you or on his next snack. As soon as […]
With just two more tour stops in 2016, we’re looking for just the right horses to help Clinton best demonstrate his horsemanship method. The Walkabout Tour will be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 9th and 10th and in Kalispell, Montana, September 10th and 11th. The tour demo horses are the true stars of the event as […]
Four Fundamentals Road Clinics on Tap for This Summer
Clinton is jumping around the country this summer teaching horsemen the foundation they need to build a successful partnership with their horses. The clinician is teaching Fundamentals Clinics in Camden, South Carolina; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Thompson’s Station, Tennessee; and Eugene, Oregon in June and August. At each clinic, Clinton works with 20 participants and their horses […]
While having the right knowledge and being resourceful in your environment are keys to training your horse, there’s no denying that a great training facility makes the process easier. When he built the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch that features a 350′ x 150′ covered arena, 350′ diameter round outdoor arena, 50′ roundpens, an obstacle course with […]
Tom and I moved our two horses from Houston to Colorado this past summer. Due to thrush and other medical problems, we were unable to ride them for an extended period. In November, we bought some property and moved the horses into their new home.
The majority of horse “problems” (such as bucking, rearing, biting and pawing) aren’t really problems at all; they are really just symptoms of a cause. Ninety-five percent of all the problems you will ever have to deal with as a horse owner will fix themselves if you do the groundwork and earn your horse’s respect. […]