At the beginning of October, we welcomed 16 horsemen to the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch to participate in our annual Colt Starting Clinic. Each year, Method Ambassadors are invited to attend the clinic to earn colt starting certification. The 10-day clinic is an intense course taught by Professional Clinician Jeff Davis with assistance from Professional Clinician […]
Question: I have a horse that had an eye removed. He is penned with horses that don’t ambush him on that side, so he doesn’t become as jumpy. He is good with being desensitized on that side, but he is really pushy with groundwork, even if I am talking to him so he knows where […]
The Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries is coming to the T. Ed Garrison Arena and Expo Center in Clemson, South Carolina, December 21 and 22. During the two-day event, Clinton and our Professional Clinicians will put on a variety of training demonstrations that range from colt starting to training performance horses. One of the […]
When training horses on the trail, focus on transitions on the way home to keep your horse engaged with you. Our usual approach is after letting the horses spend three or so minutes walking on a big, loose rein to relax, we start giving them little puzzles to solve. We might trot forward and then […]
Bailey, a reined cow horse filly, will be available in the October 13th Solo Select Horses Online Sale. Bailey, registered as Miss Congenialityy, is by Stevie Rey Von out of Magic With Moves by Abrakadabracre. Stevie Rey Von won $420,903 in the show pen and has made a sensational start as a junior sire with […]
The fall issue of our quarterly No Worries Club magazine features our 2024 Method Ambassadors. You’ll get to learn all about the newest members of our team as well as read their thoughts about the intense course. This issue’s training articles include desensitizing a horse to vehicles, building confidence with the cowboy curtain obstacle, and […]
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Training Tip: Horse Ducks During the Cruising Lesson
Question: I have a training question about my 15-year-old Quarter Horse gelding. I’ve only had him for a year and really enjoy riding him, but there are some characteristics that I find challenging. I am still in the Fundamentals and am working through the Cruising Lesson. My horse doesn’t trot or canter in circles or […]
Colton Woods Joins Clinton on the Uncut & Real Raw Podcast
Clinton visits with Colton Woods, a horseman and entrepreneur, to take on controversial subjects in the equine industry and discuss the value of being authentic and staying true to your ideals. Colton’s horsemanship journey started in equine rescue and has evolved into the western performance industry. Along with his wife Maredith, he owns and operates […]
Customer Appreciation Luncheon! Open House & Prime Rib
Customer Appreciation Luncheon! Open House & Prime Rib View in Browser At Santa Cruz Animal Health Farm & Ranch Supply 612 W FM 1885 – Weatherford, TX (On San Juan Ranch property) We look forward to showing appreciation for your business with a hearty PRIME RIB luncheon and festive OPEN HOUSE! (Download Map & Directions) See San Juan […]