There’s nothing that unites equestrians across all disciplines as quickly as trailer-loading woes. At some point in your horsemanship journey, you’re bound to come across the horse that refuses to get anywhere near a trailer. In 2018, Clinton released a video series that explains how he builds a horse’s confidence about getting on the trailer […]
Clinton recently joined National Reining Horse Association 5 Million Dollar Rider Andrea Fappani on his new podcast, “Along for the Ride.” During their hour-and-a-half conversation, the two horsemen talk about establishing their careers in America, challenges and successes they’ve faced, and what they’re looking forward to with the future of their careers. Listen to the […]
The fall issue of the No Worries Club quarterly journal is out! This edition of the Journal features our 2019 Method Ambassadors and provides a good look at Clinton’s new performance horse barn layout. Throughout the issue, you’ll learn how to best begin and end a training session, why Clinton considers the trot “the teaching […]
Training Tip: Judging Experience vs. Ability With Horses
When people tell me how long they’ve been riding or working with horses in general, I put no stock in it. I form my opinion of their ability when I see them ride and interact with a horse. You may be 65 and have been riding horses since you were 4, but if you can’t […]
We love traveling the country and putting on tours just as much as you enjoy attending them. Here are just a few reasons why we’re excited for the 2020 tour season: Meeting Fellow Horsemen Tours offer a great opportunity to meet horsemen from all walks of life and disciplines. It’s fun to learn about everyone’s […]
Have a horse training question you’d like to ask Clinton? Chances are, he’s already answered it! A key benefit of being a No Worries Club member is the club’s extensive video library.
If you’re about to make a substantial decision concerning your horse life, imagine the amount of stress you could knock out by getting a veteran’s take on the situation. That’s the exact relief Clinton offers horsemen through his consulting. “Having a personal phone call makes the experience more laidback and allows me to share even […]
By Ritchie Industries Automatic Waterers What is the best way to tell if a horse is getting the proper amount of water? In general, there are two simple tests you can do to assess how well your horse is hydrated – the skin pinch and the capillary refill. As a horse becomes dehydrated, the skin […]
Find It on the No Worries Club: Mistakes to Avoid When Doing Rollbacks
Rollbacks are a staple in Clinton’s training program because they’re a great exercise to get full body control of your horse. However, if not executed properly, the benefits of doing the exercise with your horse will lose their value. Five of the most common mistakes Clinton sees people making are: Not using enough outside leg […]
Training Tip: Why all Riders Need to be Confident Riding the Walk, Trot and Lope
I stress the importance of being a confident rider at all three gaits – walk, trot and lope – because if you’re only comfortable at the walk and trot and never lope your horse, you’re setting yourself up to fail. If you can’t lope your horse confidently and you take him out on the trail […]