Training Tip: Horse Tuning You Out? Get Him Dialed in Right From the Start
You can stop your horse from tuning you out by keeping him engaged with you. You do that by moving his feet forwards, backwards, left and right. When you start a training session, you should have a set plan about what you want to accomplish with your horse.
Since Clinton introduced the Method Ambassador program, the Clinician Academy has been filled every year with horsemen passionate about learning horsemanship and the Method. The fifteenth participation spot in this year’s class was filled on Friday, December 20th, officially closing the course. The seven-week program, which focuses on the Fundamentals level of the Method, will […]
Winter Journal Goes Behind the Scenes of the Arizona Desert Adventure Series
The latest issue of the No Worries Journal is all about the Arizona Desert Adventure Series. You’ll go behind the scenes with Clinton, meet members of the Downunder Horsemanship team, and learn how the training sessions were captured on camera. Plus, the issue is packed full of in-depth training articles and how-to tips to help […]
Meet Hope Reigns Ranch, Our Conroe Walkabout Tour Charity Group
At each Walkabout Tour, Clinton and tour feature sponsor Ritchie Industries team up to select a local nonprofit organization to run the Ritchie Charity Ball Toss. The Ritchie Charity Ball Toss is a contest in which horsemen in the audience throw numbered tennis balls they’ve purchased from our chosen non-profit group into the arena, trying […]
Have big goals for your horse life in 2020? Use Clinton as a sounding board and get his thoughts on the pros and cons of your plan in a personal phone conversation. The veteran horseman offers private consulting for any topic in the horse industry. Clinton has helped numerous No Worries Club members save thousands […]
Training Tip: Practice Bending Transitions on the Trail With Your Horse
The Fundamentals Series exercise Bending Transitions is a great exercise to have in your toolbox when you’re riding on the trail. It’s perfect for the situations in which you’re riding your horse and he’s not quite paying attention to you, but your life isn’t in danger either. Your horse is just off with the fairies. […]
Training Tip: Don’t Give Mixed Signals When Asking Your Horse to Go Forward
One of the biggest culprits of why horses refuse to go forward and have sticky gas pedals is their riders giving them mixed signals. They cue their horse to walk forward, but at the same time, they have a death grip on the reins, pulling the horse’s lips back to his chest. The horse has […]
Find It on the No Worries Club: Pretty is as Pretty Does
Many horse owners fall into the trap of buying a horse based on looks rather than on what sort of horse they need. It’s one of the biggest mistakes you can make. Clinton takes on the topic in the Methodology video, “Pretty is as Pretty Does.” Watch the video by logging on to the Downunder […]
Training Tip: Don’t Get Greedy When Training Your Horse
Your first order of business when you’re teaching your horse anything new is to establish a starting point. If you’re teaching your horse to sidepass, for example, that means getting one or two correct steps from your horse when you cue him to move laterally. Don’t get greedy and ask for 20 steps right away. […]
If you plan to focus on your horsemanship in 2020, there’s no better way to have access to Clinton’s step-by-step instruction and daily inspiration than by joining the No Worries Club. Becoming a club member is the best way to ensure your journey through the Method goes smoothly and you have the resources you need […]