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Downunder Horsemanship - General
April 1, 2014

Join the Downunder Horsemanship Team

We are looking for three new teammates to join us in Stephenville, Texas. If you love horses, are passionate about the Method and are hard-working, ambitious, loyal and personable, we want you! Our current job openings are: No Worries Club assistant, I.T.

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Training Tips
February 11, 2014

Training Tip: Beating The Spook On The Trail – Choose A Smart Ride

Be smart about the trails you take your horse on, being sure to take his experience, your experience and the type of trail into account. For example, if you’re taking your horse out on the trail for the first time, I recommend riding in an open area where you have plenty of room to move […]

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Training Tips
February 4, 2014

Training Tip: Use What You Got, Part 2

  When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested your horse will be in his job. You’ve heard me say, “Consistency is your greatest ally and inconsistency is your greatest enemy.” And that’s absolutely true.

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Training Tips
January 28, 2014

Training Tip: Use What You Got, Part 1

  When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested your horse will be in his job. You’ve heard me say, “Consistency is your greatest ally and inconsistency is your greatest enemy.” And that’s absolutely true.

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Training Tips
January 21, 2014

Training Tip: It’s Called A Soft Feel, Not A Soft Look

  Collection should feel light in your hands, not heavy. In other words, don’t worry about where your horse’s head is at; you’re only concerned with how he feels in your hands. I tell people that it’s called a soft feel, not a soft look. That’s the difference between my method and some of the […]

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Training Tips
January 14, 2014

Training Tip: Lateral Flexion Is The Key To Vertical Flexion

  Long before I even think of teaching a horse how to give vertically to the bit and collect, I teach him how to flex his head from side to side. Whenever a horse’s body is straight from his head to his tail, he’s practicing resistance. With that being said, once you start to teach […]

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No Worries Club
January 14, 2014

Chat Live With Clinton

  Clinton is picking up the phone tonight at 7 PM CST to talk live with his No Worries Club members. In the free, hour-long conference call, Clinton will take members’ calls and answer their horse training questions. The call is limited to the first 1,000 callers. A recording of the session will be posted […]

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Training Tips
December 31, 2013

Training Tip: Going In Reverse Under Saddle

  When I introduce backing up to a horse, I always start by yielding the horse’s hindquarters first and then asking the horse to back up a step. By yielding the horse’s hindquarters, you’re putting energy in his feet and then just redirecting it backwards. Think about it like this – what’s the hardest part […]

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Training Tips
December 24, 2013

Training Tip: Horses Don’t Have Hard Mouths

  People often complain to me about their horse leaning against the bit and pulling on the reins. “He has a hard mouth, Clinton. How do I fix him?” they’ll ask.

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
December 24, 2013

Method Progression: Step 4 – Professional Series

    Colt Starting Series In just over a decade, Clinton has redefined the concept of colt starting with his belief that the foundation you put in place during a colt’s first weeks under saddle sets the success of your partnership together. There’s nobody better at getting a horse truly broke and soft and supple […]

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