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Academy Downunder Horsemanship - General
May 12, 2015

All About the Clinician Academy

Since Clinton redesigned his Clinician Academy last year, creating the Method Ambassador Program, interest in the Academy has spiked. Now, studying at the ranch for an extended length of time and getting one-on-one instruction from Clinton and his clinicians is a reality for more horsemen passionate about the Method. If you have aspirations of becoming […]

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Training Tips
May 5, 2015

Training Tip: Great Desensitizing Tool

Horses are naturally afraid of objects that move and make a noise, something that the plastic bag does both of. Desensitizing your horse to plastic bags will increase his tolerance of strange objects and acceptance of your tools. Remember, your goal as a horse trainer is to desensitize your horse to as many objects that […]

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Clinton Anderson Clinics Downunder Horsemanship - General
May 5, 2015

Fundamentals at the Ranch

We’re expecting a motivated group of horsemen to haul into the ranch later this week for our first at-home clinic of the year. Clinton is teaching a 10-day Fundamentals Clinic that covers the first level of the Method in-depth. Those attending the clinic will be coming to learn how to build a better partnership with […]

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Academy
May 5, 2015

Enroll Your Horse in the Academy

Our six-week Fundamentals level Academy Horse Program is designed to suit the needs and surpass the expectations of horsemen with varying backgrounds and situations. You have a “problem” horse… All problems are caused by a lack of respect or fear, or in some cases, both. No matter what the source of your horse’s problem, the […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Walkabout Tours
May 5, 2015

We’re Looking for Non-Profit Organizations

For over 15 years, we’ve been helping non-profit organizations raise funds for their cause at our Walkabout Tours. At each tour stop, Clinton teams up with our tour feature sponsor, Ritchie Industries, to put on the Ritchie Charity Ball Toss. A local organization with equine connections is selected to run the ball toss that has […]

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No Worries Club
April 28, 2015

No Worries Club Highlights

Not a member or haven’t logged on to the club site recently? Here’s just a peek of what you’re missing! Helpful Reads: “Roundpen Escapee”: When members run into trouble with exercises, others are quick to help.

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Training Tips
April 21, 2015

Training Tip: The Sending Exercise

The Sending Exercise is a handy tool that can be used in a number of situations you encounter with your horse on a daily basis. As prey animals, horses are claustrophobic by nature, and when made to go through tight, narrow spaces, they naturally want to use the reactive side of their brains. This exercise […]

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Clinton Anderson Clinics
April 21, 2015

Gain Confidence; Have Fun With Your Horse

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 Would like to feel safe when […]

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Training Tips
April 14, 2015

Training Tip: Build Confidence With the One Rein Stop

The One Rein Stop is the first thing I teach every single rider in my clinics as soon as they get on the horse’s back. Why? Because once they realize that they can stop their horses anytime, anywhere, whenever they want, you wouldn’t believe the amount of confidence it gives them. I often refer to […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
April 14, 2015

The Right Start

“One of the best aspects of working with young horses is that they’re like blank slates. No one has taught them to be pushy or fearful; all they know is what you allow them to get away with. And they’re very quick learners,” Clinton explains. ‪ Learn how to get your young horse off to […]

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