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No Worries Club
March 2, 2021

No Worries Club Download: Growing as a Horseman

In this month’s No Worries Club download, Clinton takes members on his personal journey of growing as a horseman. He shares his greatest struggles as well as the most important lessons he’s picked up as he’s learned the ins and outs of reined cow horse. Members will get to meet Geoffrey Sheehan, a cutting and […]

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Academy
March 2, 2021

2022 Clinician Academy Over Half Full

Since its creation, the Clinician Academy has attracted horsemen from varying backgrounds and stages in life. Whether students have just graduated high school and are ready to establish a business in the equine industry or have had a successful career and are ready to pursue a passion they’ve dreamed of doing since they were young, […]

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Method Ambassadors
March 2, 2021

Meet Method Ambassador Nada Johnson

Nada was born loving horses and spent her childhood cleaning stalls in exchange for the opportunity to ride. Volunteering at barns for the chance to be around horses was a strategy she carried into her adult years. In 2013, she was watching TV and came across the Downunder Horsemanship program. “There was Clinton, making working […]

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Sponsors
February 23, 2021

Training Tip: Filly Paws When Left Alone

Question: I recently weaned my filly, and she did well. She’s been moved from a pasture with other young horses into a stall in the barn, and she’s started doing something that concerns me. Whenever the horse stalled next to her is taken out of his stall, she paws the ground and paces around in […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
February 23, 2021

Training Guide: Young Horse Development

There’s nothing better than working with a foal and watching him mature and grow into himself. Clinton is often asked how he progresses a young horse’s training, from imprinting to starting the horse under saddle. Here’s his rule of thumb: From the time your foal is born until you wean him at 4 to 6 […]

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Method Ambassadors
February 23, 2021

Meet Method Ambassador Karen Landreville

A French Canadian, Karen grew up in Quebec, where she explored trails on horseback and, as a teenager, took English riding lessons. After establishing a career in massage therapy and opening two clinics that specialize in treating muscle and joint issues, Karen was able to get her first horse by the time she was 30. […]

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Sponsors
February 18, 2021

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Training Tips
February 16, 2021

Training Tip: Horse Runs Backwards When Doing the Sending Exercise

Question: My horse has gotten into the habit of running backwards as soon as she passes by me and yields her hindquarters while doing the Sending Exercise. How do I fix this? – maxcarp Clinton’s Answer: When she runs backwards, go with her. Point up in the air in the direction you want her to […]

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No Worries Club
February 16, 2021

Get Rewarded When You Refer Your Friends

When you meet a horse owner who is struggling with their horsemanship and looking for help, we know that you’re quick to share the success you’ve had with the Method. More times than not, your conversation leads to encouraging the other horseman to join the No Worries Club. Clinton recognizes the effort you make to […]

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Training Tips
February 9, 2021

Training Tip: Using Draw Reins

Question: Do you ever use draw reins on your performance horses? I’ve seen them used a few times at my barn, and would like to hear your opinion. – sarahdtjt Clinton’s Answer: I don’t use draw reins often, but I do use them from time to time. When I do use them, it’s generally in […]

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