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Training Tips
September 10, 2024

Training Tip: Keep Your Horse Dialed Into You

One of the best ways to train your horse to be a calm, respectful and responsive partner on the trail is to never pass up a training opportunity. When you ride your horse outside the arena, there will be plenty of opportunities to expose him to new objects and reinforce old lessons. In this short […]

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Academy Horse Downunder Horsemanship - General
September 10, 2024

Horses Needed for Colt Starting Clinic

Each year, we hold a Colt Starting Clinic for our Method Ambassadors to become certified to start horses. With the certification, Method Ambassadors are available to start horses under saddle for the public. Each time they attend the annual Colt Starting Clinic and earn certification, ambassadors receive a star. Five stars is the highest rating […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Shop Downunder Horsemanship
September 10, 2024

Limited-Edition Mindy Tribute Bundle

You asked, we listened! We put together a commemorative bundle that pays tribute to Clinton’s beloved Mindy. The bundle is available while supplies last. Throughout the pages of the Journal, Clinton shares memories of his once-in-a-lifetime horse and explains the integral role she played in building Downunder Horsemanship and how she inspired the dreams of […]

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Training Tips
September 3, 2024

Training Tip: Horse Backs Up When Asked to Go Forward

Question: I have a Tennessee Walker that is used mainly for trail. When I ask him to stand, he will stop and then he proceeds to back without me asking him to. Yesterday, I asked him to move forward on the trail and he gave me a few bunny hops before finally moving forward. He […]

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No Worries Club
September 3, 2024

Negotiating Gulleys With Your Horse

Gulleys are one object on the trail that almost all horses initially fear. One of the main reasons gulleys are so frightening is because horses have poor depth perception. It is hard for a horse to tell how far away an object is from him or how deep an object is, particularly when it is […]

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Sponsors
September 3, 2024

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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Training Tips
August 27, 2024

Training Tip: Be Patient With Your Horse

One of the best ways to train your horse to be a calm, respectful and responsive partner on the trail is to never pass up a training opportunity. When you ride your horse outside the arena, there will be plenty of opportunities to expose him to new objects and reinforce old lessons. In this short […]

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Clinton Anderson Downunder Horsemanship - General
August 27, 2024

Successful People Build Each Other Up

I came across a post on social media a few days ago that really struck a nerve with me. I love to see that people are paying attention and learning from my life’s mistakes. Every rule on the list below is because I got a bloody nose by doing it the opposite way. As my […]

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Sponsors
August 27, 2024

Put Safety at the Center of Your New Barn Build or Remodel

By Classic Equine Equipment Whether you’re building a new barn or remodeling your existing one, it’s important to put safety front and center. At Classic Equine Equipment we believe creating a safe and nurturing environment for you and your horse begins with thoughtful stall design. From stall dimensions and materials to accessories and equipment, each […]

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Training Tips
August 20, 2024

Training Tip: Gaining a Horse’s Trust

Question: Have you ever had a horse come to you with trust issues about you getting on them? I’m working with a horse that doesn’t trust anyone getting up in the saddle. I guess the previous owner abused her. What can I do to gain her trust so that she knows that I’m not going […]

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