Clinton and Ian put on their third “Two Aussie Legends” event this past weekend, and both horsemen enjoyed every minute of it! An enthusiastic group of horse lovers came out to the QSEC to spend the weekend watching Ian and Clinton work with Ian’s personal horses and local “problem” horses. The training demonstrations ranged from […]
We’re looking forward to Christmas and the New Year and want to be sure you know our schedule. The office will be closed Tuesday, December 24th through Thursday, December 26th and Wednesday, January 1st so our team members can celebrate the holidays with family and friends. Our store will be shut down December 30th and […]
Three Tips to Get Your Horse to Drink More Water During Winter
By Ritchie Industries Turn Up the Heat During the winter, horses have a natural tendency to drink less water in colder temperatures, so you need to be diligent with providing fresh, clean water at the right temperature. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine found during cold weather that horses drank almost […]
If your confidence abandons you when it comes to cantering, don’t fear! You’re not alone and your feelings are completely normal. “I was leery of cantering when I first started riding horses, too,” Clinton shares.
Training Tip: Pay Attention to Your Horse’s Frame of Mind
Your horse’s frame of mind is important when you consider what to work on during a training session. Whenever you’re working on desensitizing your horse (teaching him to stand still and relax when approached by an object), set the situation up so that your horse is in a good frame of mind, meaning that he’s […]
Clinton hopped on an airplane today en route to Queensland. After a visit with his family, he’ll meet up with Ian Francis at the Queensland State Equestrian Centre in Caboolture. The horsemen are joining forces to put on a two-day seminar in which horse owners from all around the country will attend. Clinton considers Ian […]
The Academy Horse Program offers a beyond-compare training experience for horses with severe behavioral problems, colts that needed started under saddle and older horses that needed a tune up. While horses aren’t being accepted into training at the ranch, our Professional Clinicians and Method Ambassadors offer the same detailed program that produces safe, willing horses. […]
When starting the Method, Clinton encourages horsemen to use a snaffle bit to train their horses. “If you want to get the most out of the Method and want a truly soft horse, you should start the Method in a snaffle bit. In my opinion, there is no comparison to a snaffle bit’s ability to […]
By Dr. Tania Cubitt & Dr Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition Standlee Premium Western Forage® Sure, horses have a layer of hair, but what really helps them fight the cold is their own little internal heaters. When all the pasture grass has frozen over, horses can’t get the forage they need to stay warm. Here […]