Training Tip: Why You Should Get Your Horse Outside of the Arena
No matter which category your horse falls into – he’s cold-blooded and on the lazier side of the scale or hot-blooded and more sensitive – one of the best things you can do is ride the horse outside of an arena. Riding outside gives cold-blooded horses a reason to go somewhere. They’re already unambitious as […]
Bring out the Santa hats, reindeer antlers, ugly sweaters, tinsel and more! We’re holding a “Tacky Christmas” contest for No Worries Club members. Submissions are open now through December 29th.
If the thought of watching another Hallmark Christmas movie gives you the bah humbugs, hit up the Downunder Horsemanship app for some action-packed horse training. Over the years, Clinton has worked with a variety of horses on camera from hard-to-crack training cases to those just needing a second chance. Each of the episodes are full […]
For 100 Years, Ritchie has innovated waterers that are designed to ensure clean, fresh water is always available to horses, no matter the weather conditions. Plus, Ritchie offers two great lines of equine waterers to fit any horse owner preference. Made in America and built to last, Ritchie and Classic Equine by Ritchie […]
Training Tip: Stopping a Horse From Rushing Over Trail Obstacles
Question: I have been training my wife’s new horse for a while now. He is through Intermediate, and has lots of long trail rides under his belt. He has one bad habit, though, which scares my wife: When we come to a step down off a rock, say one foot or so, he will leap […]
Clinton is playing Santa again and sending out calendars to No Worries Club members. The gift is his way of saying thank you for your loyalty and to keep you motivated throughout the year. The calendar features beautiful photos with inspirational quotes as well as short training tips to remind you to go after your […]
If you’re still ticking off items on your shopping list, this is the week to get it wrapped up! Based off the United States Postal Service’s recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25th in the 48 contiguous states, we recommend having your holiday orders placed by Thursday, December 16th. If you’re still searching […]
A well-trained horse stands quietly while you get in the saddle and waits for your cue to move off once you’re ready to head down the trail. A horse that fidgets, dances around and refuses to stand still when you mount up is not only frustrating but dangerous. In the training guide, “Stand Still for […]
There are two categories of respect: a safety category and a learning category. The safety category teaches you how to establish your personal space, which will keep you safe. The learning category is about how to earn the horse’s respect in order for him to learn what you’re teaching him. Before you can start to […]