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Training Tip: Horses That Call Out to Other Horses

Oftentimes, busy-minded horses are guilty of sending shrill whinnies up and down the trail, hoping to hear a response from another horse. From nervous whinnies to deep neighs, horses’ voices carry very well, which can attract a lot of unwanted attention. When your horse whinnies, he’s telling you in big bold letters that his attention […]

How to Clean Your Felt PRS Saddle Pad

Over time, your saddle pad will get covered with dirt and built-up sweat from your horse. It’s important to keep the pad clean so that it remains comfortable for your horse and built-up grime doesn’t cause rubs or saddle sores. Cleaning Steps: Loosen Up the Dirt Use a rubber curry comb to break up the […]

Throwing Cold Water on a Common Myth

By Ritchie Industries One of the more stubbornly enduring equine myths is the thought that giving cold (40 to 50 degrees F) or too much water to your sweaty horse after a heavy workout will cause colic. “I don’t think anybody truly understands where this [myth] comes from, but there is no consensus among veterinarians […]

Training Tip: Use Voice Commands With Caution

I don’t encourage people to use a lot of voice commands, especially in the Fundamentals level of the Downunder Horsemanship Method. It’s far more important to develop an awareness of your body language and learn how to communicate with your horse. As a general rule, people who use a lot of verbal cues with horses […]

Colt Starting Clinic Diary Series

This month’s No Worries Club exclusive starts a series following the progression of the 2020 Colt Starting Clinic. Clinton and Professional Clinician Jeff Davis will walk you through the clinic, sharing personal insights and lessons learned. Watch the full video by logging on to the No Worries Club website, on your mobile device using the […]

Welcome 2021 Academy Class!

The 2021 Clinician Academy got underway yesterday with an orientation meeting in the morning, followed by the first training session in the roundpen. This year’s students hail from Florida, Oregon, Colorado, Montana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, California, Utah, Washington, and Germany. They are the first class to go through the Academy at the new facility in Farmington, […]

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Dust off your boots and build a better partnership with your horse this spring! There’s no better resource than the No Worries Club for learning horsemanship. You’ll receive unlimited access to Clinton’s training library and big discounts on all of our training tools. Now through Sunday, May 9th, when you join the No Worries Club, […]

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Training Tip: Performance Horse Leg Protection

Question: What type of leg protection do you use for your performance horses and why? – Carrie19 Clinton’s Answer: I use Legacy Boots on all of my 2-year-old performance horses as well as on all other training horses. During a performance horse’s 3-year-old year, I start using polo wraps and sometimes a knee boot to […]