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Method Ambassadors
October 4, 2022

Meet Method Ambassador Staci Hancock

Staci has always been fascinated by horses. It’s a passion she shares with her mother, an accomplished horsewoman, who made sure Staci had the opportunity to take riding lessons and spend time at the barn in her younger years. Because Staci’s father was in the military and the family often moved, she didn’t have the […]

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Academy
October 4, 2022

Fall Clinician Academy Underway

Horsemen attending the fall session of the Clinician Academy began arriving at the ranch on Saturday and finished moving in on Sunday. Monday morning, they were officially welcomed to the Academy by Clinton and Professional Clinician Kristin Hamacher, who is teaching the course. After the orientation meeting, Kristin got the class busy training their horses. […]

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Training Tips
September 27, 2022

Training Tip: Horse Refuses to Go Over Obstacles but Isn’t Scared of Them

Question: My 7-year-old horse does not want to go over the bridge or through the water box in her western trail class. She is not scared. She just refuses to go over them.

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Shop Downunder Horsemanship
September 27, 2022

Shop With Sezzle on the Downunder Horsemanship Store

We’re excited to share that we’ve added Sezzle to our online store to make your shopping experience with us even better! The program allows you to split your entire online purchase into four interest-free payments, over a six-week period with no impact to your credit. You’ll pay 25% when you place your order, 25% two […]

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Method Ambassadors
September 27, 2022

Meet Method Ambassador Jake Hannan

Growing up in east-central Canada, horses played a big role in Jake’s life. When he was a kid, his dad barrel raced, and Jake tried his hand at the sport, too. When he was a teenager, he got out of horses and didn’t return to his childhood hobby until he was in his 20s. Unfortunately, […]

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Sponsors
September 27, 2022

Rotational Grazing is Not Just for Cattle Anymore

By Ritchie Industries Most horse farms practice continuous grazing, but more and more horse owners are discovering the benefits of rotational grazing. Even if you just have one acre, splitting your pasture into two grazing paddocks and rotating between them produces healthier and thicker pastures that provide better nutrition for your horses. Rotational vs. Continuous […]

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No Worries Club Training Tips
September 20, 2022

Training Tip: Canter With Confidence: Use Correctly Fitted Tack

If your confidence abandons you when it comes to cantering your horse, 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.

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Clinton Anderson Sponsors
September 20, 2022

Catch Clinton on the Beyond the Barn Podcast

Clinton recently visited with Standlee Premium Western Forage’s Beyond the Barn podcast to share his thoughts on working with horses and getting rid of negative energy. Talking with host Katy Starr, Clinton explains how he got started with horses and how he eventually became a clinician and established Downunder Horsemanship. As the conversation gets moving, […]

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Method Ambassadors
September 20, 2022

Meet Method Ambassador Isabelle Knophius

Isabelle was 6 years old when she started riding. She was paired with a spunky pony and worked hard to develop a balanced seat and become a good rider. When she was 14, she got Blacky, a Quarter Horse gelding, and competed with him in local shows. A few years later, Isabelle, who is always […]

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Training Tips
September 13, 2022

Training Tip: Overcoming a Horse’s Ingrained Bucking Habit

Question: I bought my horse Hank, a 4-year-old Quarter Horse, last fall, and he had a good start. I was told he could be a little cinchy and he had bucked before but he “was honest about it.” I found that he had some holes in his training—he was not soft enough, was a little […]

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