Harry Bunton Recognized With Lifetime Achievement Award
During the Open House at his new barn in Farmington, Arkansas on October 2nd, Clinton bestowed the second Downunder Horsemanship Lifetime Achievement Award to a deserving No Worries Club member. The recipient, Harry Bunton, was surprised with the honor. The 94-year-old horseman drove to Arkansas from his home in Tennessee to attend the event with […]
Alexander Neville Foundation Set to be Our Ritchie Charity Group in Texas
The Alexander Neville Foundation will be joining us at the Dripping Springs, Texas Walkabout Tour November 13th and 14th as our Ritchie Industries Charity group. The foundation is fighting the out-of-control fentanyl crisis sweeping the country and is close to the hearts of the Downunder Horsemanship team. On June 23, 2020, 14-year-old Alexander Neville lost […]
If thought isn’t given to how you do the cinch up, you can teach a horse to be “cinchy.” A “cinchy” or “cold-backed” horse has a tendency to overreact and possibly buck when pressure is applied around his belly or flank area. It’s normal for a horse to feel reactive whenever this area is squeezed […]
The countdown is on until we head southwest for our Texas Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries! A month from now, our setup crew and trucks will be en route to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park to begin preparing the facility for the two-day event. Located in Dripping Springs, Texas, the facility sits just outside […]
Enjoy some quality time around the fire on your next camping trip or outdoor event with our brand-new camping mugs. The 10-ounce, double-walled mugs are made of stainless steel and feature fold-able carabiner clips. The mugs’ insulation maintains the temperature of your favorite beverage and their rolled rim edges make for a comfortable sipping experience. […]
Training Guide: Safely Introduce Your Horse to Being Bathed
Building a horse’s confidence about standing quietly while you bath him requires a step-by-step approach and patience. Water is scary to horses because not only does it move, but it also makes a noise when it’s sprayed on the horse’s body. Add to that the sensation the horse feels when the water hits his body, […]
Training Tip: The Rule of Three When Saddling Your Horse
Properly tightening the cinch on your saddle ensures your horse’s wellbeing is taken into consideration, you’re not putting yourself in a dangerous situation and you’re not causing behavioral problems in your horse. While there’s no universal rule for how tight the cinch should be, it should be tightened in three stages. When I first saddle […]
We can’t thank everyone who attended the Open House on Saturday enough for their enthusiasm and well wishes! It was a day packed full of sharing the Method and exploring Clinton’s new facility. As soon as the gates opened at 11 a.m., people started crawling all over the new barn.
The fall issue of our quarterly No Worries Club magazine features our 2021 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. Clinton shares in-depth training advice about how to introduce a young horse to standing quietly while tied up, […]
Are you passionate about the Method and helping others learn horsemanship? A career as a Method Ambassador may be for you! Our Method Ambassadors spend seven weeks at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch refining their understanding and application of the Fundamentals level of the Method. After passing a written and practical test, participants are certified to […]