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Training Tips
March 14, 2023

Training Tip: Head Carriage on a Loose Rein

Question: My horse, a 4-year-old Missouri Fox Trotter, gives quite well when asked for vertical flexion at the standstill, walk and trot. However, when I put him on a loose rein, his head and neck come up more often than not. I’ve heard you say that if a horse’s poll is above the saddle horn, […]

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Walkabout Tours
March 14, 2023

First Tour of the Year is a Resounding Success

We were in Lexington, Virginia, at the Virginia Horse Center over the weekend putting on our first Walkabout Tour of the year. It was a great event with many new horsemen joining us and longtime members returning to continue to add to their knowledge. Throughout the weekend, Clinton and Professional Clinicians Kristin Hamacher and Jeff […]

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No Worries Club Shop Downunder Horsemanship
March 14, 2023

We Want Your Input

From time to time, we introduce new colors to our line of halters and lead ropes for limited runs. Our latest color is a beautiful hunter green that compliments any horse and has been popular with our customers. As our warehouse team is stocking up on supplies, we want your input on a future color. […]

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Training Tips
March 7, 2023

Training Tip: How Well Do Your Horse’s Brakes Work on the Trail?

Your horse may stop as soon as you lower your weight in the saddle and take your legs off him in the arena, but what does he do when you take him on the trail? If you’re like most horsemen, when you ask your horse to stop on the trail, it’s probably not so pretty. […]

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Walkabout Tours
March 7, 2023

On the Road to Our First 2023 Walkabout Tour

Our crew is headed eastbound to Lexington, Virginia, for this weekend’s Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries. It’s been quite a few years since Clinton and the Method have taken center stage at the Virginia Horse Center, and we can’t wait to be back! Schedule of Events Saturday Schedule: 9:00 – 12:00 Colt Starting, Part […]

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No Worries Club
March 7, 2023

Buddy-Sour Horses are the Focus of the March NWC Video

When you ride your horse on the trail, he should be focused on the job at hand, not worried about where his buddies are or getting back home. When your horse gets anxious about being separated from the group or being split up from a particular horse, he’s using the reactive side of his brain. […]

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Training Tips
February 28, 2023

Training Tip: Why are Rollbacks Included in Fundamentals Clinics?

Question: I attended a Fundamentals Clinic in Northern California. The last day of the clinic ended with rollbacks in a circle and down the fence. Can you give an in-depth explanation about why that Intermediate level exercise was selected rather than continuing with the Fundamentals exercises?

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Clinician Method Ambassadors
February 28, 2023

Take Your Horsemanship to the Next Level

If you want to perform advanced maneuvers with your horse, make sure you’ve got a great foundation in place. That’s advice you’ll get from any professional horseman, including Clinton. “Advanced maneuvers are nothing more than having your basics down really well,” Clinton says. “Once you’ve got that foundation laid by teaching your horse the exercises […]

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Academy
February 28, 2023

Ready to Pursue Your Dream Career?

I knew I made the right decision to become an Ambassador when I was teaching one of my first clinics. I could tell one of the clients had some confidence issues loping her horse, so she asked me to lope the horse for her during the Cruising Lesson. The horse did fine, and I had […]

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Training Tips
February 21, 2023

Training Tip: Why You Need Your Horses’ Respect When Feeding in a Group

Herd dynamics rule your horses’ world, which makes walking into a herd of horses with feed dangerous. While some horses are downright disrespectful and push into your space and run you over in an attempt to get to the feed, most feeding accidents happen by you being in the wrong place at the wrong time. […]

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