Training Tip: Teach Your Horse to Lower His Head for Haltering
It’s a great habit to teach your horse to lower his head and then tip his head toward you when you’re haltering and unhaltering him. It’s an especially good habit when you’re turning your horse out in the pasture and bringing him in. If his head is low and tipped toward you, it’s a submissive […]
Several weeks ago, we made the decision to cancel the Walkabout Tour scheduled to take place in Kalispell, Montana this upcoming weekend due to regulations put into place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, we also cancelled the Franklin, Tennessee tour stop scheduled to take place in the fall. We know that […]
Meet the 2020 Clinician Academy Students: Dawn Kremkau
When the Clinician Academy starts at the end of September, Dawn Kremkau will be in attendance, ready to soak up as much knowledge as she possibly can. Horsemanship has been a lifelong hobby for the Florida horsewoman. Here, she shares why she’s passionate about the Method and what led her to enroll in the Academy. […]
By Ritchie Automatic Waterers Hot weather causes a unique set of challenges for maintaining the quality of your horse’s water when using a traditional water tank or tub. Fortunately, Ritchie automatic waterers can help ensure that your horse has fresh, cool water all summer long. By using a Ritchie automatic waterer, your water will cycle […]
Training Tip: Feel Unsafe Handling a Problem Under Saddle With Your Horse?
When I apprenticed with Ian Francis, he told me: “There are a lot of heroes in the graveyard.” Too many people try to play the hero by riding an unprepared or difficult horse and end up getting bucked off. They break their necks and die because they didn’t use their heads. If you’re having a […]
Just three weeks after opening registration for the 2021 Clinician Academy, the course is over half full! Four more participation spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The 2021 Academy will take place at the new Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Farmington, Arkansas, May 3rd – June 11th 2021. The Clinician Academy offers horsemen who […]
Early last week, Clinton visited Farmington, Arkansas to check out the construction of the new ranch and meet with the project’s contractors. “It’s coming along great, and I’m getting more and more excited to see the completed project,” Clinton says. “I thought you’d all like to see the progress that’s being made, too.” […]
Updates to the Fundamentals Series Filming Postponed Until 2021
Since releasing the Fundamentals Series in 2010, Clinton has found ways to tweak the exercises to make them easier for horses and humans to understand and to execute. We also asked you for any suggestions you might have to improve the series, and based on Clinton’s tweaks and your input, we planned to add content […]
Meet the 2020 Clinician Academy Students: Wendy Stillwagon
Wendy Stillwagon will be returning to the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in September to attend the Clinician Academy. The Texas horsewoman participated in a 10-day Intermediate Clinic a few years ago and is dedicated to improving her skill set. She shares why she’s passionate about the Method and what led her to enroll in the Academy. […]
Find It on the No Worries Club: Be Open to Learning
Every horseman should have the goal of bettering themselves and adding to their knowledge, no matter their experience or skill set. Clinton considers himself a perpetual student. In his vlog, “Be Open to Learning but Stay True to Yourself,” the horseman explains that it’s important to find the right information and to stay true to […]