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No Worries Club
December 6, 2022

Clinton Tries His Hand at Training Buffalo

In the December No Worries Club digital download, Clinton’s Aussie mates Duncan Steele-Park and Glen Aspinall are back to help him learn how to incorporate buffalo into his reined cow horse training program. After watching Duncan demonstrate how to train buffalo for cutting, Clinton’s ready to give it a try. Duncan coaches him through the […]

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Training Tips
November 29, 2022

Training Tip: Canter With Confidence: Get Experienced Help

It takes consistent practice to get comfortable riding your horse and gain confidence in the saddle. However, it’s important you’re paired with the right horse, meaning the horse is well-trained and wants to help you learn. This tip in our cantering with confidence series is all about not being afraid to ask for help if […]

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Walkabout Tours
November 29, 2022

Over $73,000 Raised for the Alexander Neville Foundation at Walkabout Tours

For the past year, the Alexander Neville Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about and fighting the illicit fentanyl crisis sweeping the nation, has been our Ritchie Industries Charity group at Walkabout Tours. The foundation and its mission is close to the hearts of Clinton and the Downunder Horsemanship team. On June 23, […]

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Shop Downunder Horsemanship
November 29, 2022

Ship Your Gifts In Time

If you’re buying gifts for the holiday season, this is your friendly reminder to get your shopping done in the next two weeks. The United States Postal Service suggests having your packages shipped by Friday, December 17th to ensure delivery in time for Christmas using ground shipping. After the 17th, you’ll need to choose a […]

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Sponsors
November 28, 2022

100 Years of American Made

  100 Years Strong & Enduring In 1921, Thomas Ritchie patented the first automatic waterer valve that solved many of the headaches that farmers faced in getting water to their livestock. His automatic float-controlled watering equipment was connected to underground running water and heated with a kerosene lamp to keep the water flowing during the […]

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Training Tips
November 22, 2022

Training Tip: Horse is Losing Forward Motion When Doing Bending Transitions

Question: I’ve finished the Fundamentals and am working on the Intermediate level with my horse. When doing Bending Transitions, when I sit back in the saddle at any gait, she stops immediately. How do I get her to keep the forward movement during the transition without confusing her or teaching her not to stop off […]

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Academy Method Ambassadors
November 22, 2022

Congratulations to Our Newest Method Ambassadors

Last week, five horsemen successfully completed the Clinton Anderson Clinician Academy and received certification as Method Ambassadors. We welcomed them to the team at a certification ceremony on Wednesday evening. The horsemen spent seven weeks at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch fine-tuning the Fundamentals level of the Method and being tested over their knowledge and skill […]

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Walkabout Tours
November 22, 2022

Jacksonville Takes 2022 Tours Out With a Bang

Our final tour stop of the year found us at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Though the days were chilly for the area, horsemen arrived at the facility excited to learn more about establishing a safe, fun partnership with their horses and how to advance through the Method. Clinton brought his performance horses Prada and George […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
November 22, 2022

Happy Thanksgiving

Clinton and our entire team at Downunder Horsemanship wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Our office will close at noon on Wednesday, November 23rd and remain closed on Thursday to celebrate the holiday. We’ll reopen at 8 a.m. CST Friday, November 25th, ready to help you make your Black Friday […]

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Sponsors
November 22, 2022

Don’t Let Frozen Water Snowball Into Major Health Issues for Your Horse

By Ritchie Industries Automatic Waterers Frozen water, whether it is in buckets, tanks or troughs, is an unwanted surprise for both horses and their owners. More than just an annoyance, frozen water can have a major impact on the health of your horse. Access to fresh water is critical to preventing dehydration, especially in the […]

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