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Training Tips
February 17, 2015

Three Great Training Tips from Top Trainer Clinton Anderson of Downunder Horsemanship

Tip #1: Fix the cause, not the symptoms. 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. Seventy to eighty percent of all the problems you will ever have to deal with as a horse owner will fix themselves […]

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Training Tips
February 17, 2015

Training Tip: Turnout Safety Tips

#1 – If you’re turning your horse out with other horses, get the other horses away from the gate before leading your horse through it. People often suffer serious injuries turning horses out because they’re unaware of herd dynamics of horses. When you throw your horse into a herd, the other horses will react, and […]

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Academy Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
February 17, 2015

It Just Works

Because of Clinton’s cowboy image, most people who hear about the Method assume it’s just for western riders and horses. Nothing could be further from the truth! The Method is nondenominational – Clinton created it to get results with every horse, no matter the horse’s age, breed or what discipline he is being used for. […]

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Training Tips
February 10, 2015

Training Tip: Two Sides to Every Horse

Horses have two sides to their brains: the left brain and the right brain. Each side of your horse’s brain is like a completely separate horse. You’ve got Lefty and you’ve got Righty.

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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
February 10, 2015

Foaling Season is Upon Us

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 […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
February 10, 2015

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 • […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
February 10, 2015

Is Your Mini Horse a Menace?

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 […]

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Training Tips
February 3, 2015

Training Tip: Bring a Horse Back to Work Safely

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, […]

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Training Tips
January 27, 2015

Training Tip: Light Hands = Light Mouth

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 […]

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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
January 27, 2015

Get Out of a Horsemanship Slump

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?

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