Next month, Clinton and our clinicians will be heading north of the border to put on our first clinic in Canada in over a decade. During the three-day Fundamentals Clinic, Clinton will teach horsemen groundwork and riding exercises that establish a foundation of respect and trust with their horses. While participant spots are full, spectators […]
Over 20 years of Clinton’s horsemanship advice could be in the palm of your hand! Watch this video to learn how to purchase and download digital kits and videos to your personal device using the Downunder Horsemanship app.
By Absolute Innovations Here in the Midwest, we have had a fair amount of rainfall, which has caused some flooding in our indoor arena. While the mischievous side of me would like to practice cantering through our new indoor water obstacle, the rational side reminds me just how much damage can be caused by riding […]
Find it on the No Worries Club Website: Bad Attitude During Lunging for Respect
In his most recent Q&A, Clinton answers this question posted by a No Worries Club member: I started my 3-year-old mare six weeks ago on the Method. Lunging for Respect Stage Two ticks her off to no end. She does do it and she is energetic, but she shakes her head and I can just […]
Training Tip: Confidently Introduce Your Horse to Obstacles
Once you have a foundation on your horse, meaning that he trusts and respects you and you can control his feet, you can begin to introduce him to obstacles. At some point or other during his trail riding career, your horse is going to come across obstacles on the trail – water crossings, bridges, hills, […]
The summer issue of the No Worries Journal is out and packed full of inspirational stories, how-to training articles and exciting innovations coming from Downunder Horsemanship. You’ll read all about Titan’s NRBC experience, discover mounted archery, learn how to teach your horse to stand still for mounting, and much more! Along with outstanding content, the […]
Love the Method and dream of personalized help for you and your horse? Our clinicians and ambassadors are available to come to your barn! Trained and certified to teach the Method by Clinton, they offer help with specific exercises or issues you’re having with your horse and have the knowledge and expertise to coach you […]
By Standlee Premium Western Forage What are they? Equine gastric ulcers are caused because gastric acid (hydrochloric acid secreted by parts of the stomach lining), and, to a lesser degree, the digestive enzyme pepsin, irritates the lining of the stomach, causing ulceration. Gastric ulcers are common in horses. Their prevalence has been estimated to be […]
Most riders don’t realize how important sweat is. Look at your horse as a well-trained athlete. In any sport, in order to develop any sort of skill at it, you’ve got to work hard and practice consistently.
If you’ve ever wondered: How do I get my horse to take the correct lead? What exercises can I do to improve my horse’s canter? What is the best way to ask for a canter departure?