My experience in the horse world says that at least half the riders out there do not understand horse height in relation to a human’s height and weight. And most of those people believe that a bigger horse is better. It’s not. My mentor Gordon McKinlay used to tell me all the time: It takes […]
Fifteen years ago this month, Clinton created the No Worries Club. Today thru Thursday, February 24th, we’re celebrating with an anniversary sale! The first 150 people to join the club will receive a $15 coupon to use on our e-store. Plus, when you claim the Welcome Kit during signup, we’ll send you a special bonus […]
Correcting a Horse’s Problematic Behavior at Feeding Time
If your horse turns into a bully when you bring feed into his stall or pasture, you don’t need to be told you’re putting yourself in a dangerous situation. Horses that are aggressive around food get pinny-eared and kick out, strike and even run people over. It’s behavior that’s not only dangerous but life-threatening. You […]
With spring just around the corner, our Professional Clinicians and Method Ambassadors are filling up their schedules with private lessons and clinics. While Method Ambassadors teach lessons and clinics that focus on the Fundamentals level of the Method, Professional Clinicians teach all facets of the Method from Fundamentals through Advanced. While the Method training videos […]
Training Tip: Picking Up the Correct Lead From a Standstill
As you and your horse work on leads and learn to communicate better, you can increase the challenge of picking up the correct lead by asking the horse to do so from the standstill. Asking a horse to pick up the correct lead and canter collected from the standstill requires precise cues on your part […]
When horsemen enroll in the Clinician Academy, they receive hands-on instruction five days a week from Professional Clinician Kristin Hamacher. With only nine other students in their training sessions, each horseman receives personalized help to make the most of their time at the ranch. While everyone’s goal is to receive certification as a Method Ambassador […]
Starting February 22nd, the Downunder Horsemanship app will no longer be available on Roku. Our team made the decision to move off the streaming platform because of its lacking user experience. If you are currently using Roku to view videos, you’ll need to utilize one of the other streaming platforms the app is available on […]
Stream the Method on Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire! Now you can view all of Clinton’s video content on your TV by simply adding the Downunder Horsemanship streaming app to your device. You’ll use the same login information you use for the Downunder Horsemanship app and the No Worries Club website to access […]
Training Tip: Counterbend for a Softer, Suppler Horse
A step-by-step approach to training that focuses on suppleness as well as impulsion, addresses your horse’s fitness from head to tail. Whether you cut cows or trail ride, a well-balanced training program can improve your horse’s athleticism, achieve a deeper level of communication and responsiveness and enhance his overall well-being—a fit, flexible horse has greater […]
This month’s No Worries Club digital download features Clinton’s go-to plan to get his horses to tune in to him when he hauls them away from home. “Horses notice every little thing about their environment. While that attentiveness is great for keeping them one step away from potential predators, it can make hauling your horse […]