Find it on the No Worries Club Website: Horse Has Too Much Spunk
Aspen is a really nice mare with perfect ground manners. However, my problem is when I ride her. She is an extremely sensitive “crackhead” horse who is sweet, not spooky, and she tries any discipline I throw at her (with too much spunk). I can flex and do One Rein Stops until the sun goes […]
Q: I have two horses that are buddy sour. It is to the point where I can’t go out on the trail without taking the other horse. I am not at a barn where I can separate them.
It’s been a busy last couple of weeks at Downunder Horsemanship as we’ve moved our entire warehouse from Stephenville, Texas to Farmington, Arkansas. Our team worked around the clock last week to get everything set in place and up and running to give you the best experience possible. While we unfortunately ran into a few […]
You’ve likely heard Clinton say that when it comes to training horses consistency is your greatest ally and inconsistency is your greatest enemy. You’ll get the best results with your horse if you work with him five or six days in a row. However, if you’re human, you’re bound to have to miss at least […]
Tomorrow, Mindy, Clinton’s Australian Quarter Horse mare, celebrates a milestone birthday as she turns 25! Nowadays, Mindy enjoys a life of ease at the ranch (she’s turned out in a big grassy pasture and looks forward to being fed her favorite treat – a slice of bread.), but when Clinton was building Downunder Horsemanship and […]
Larry’s horsemanship journey started when he was 10 years old at a prominent Saddlebred farm. In exchange for cleaning stalls, the owner of the barn gave him riding lessons. By the time he was 15, the ambitious young horseman was competing with the horses in local shows and doing well. After high school graduation, Larry […]
Life’s Not Always a Cinch: Choosing a Cinch Should Be
By Classic Equine Life seems to pass by so quickly at times and our lives are always busy. One thing, though, that takes away life’s busyness and stress is riding horses. No matter if you are riding on the trail, practicing at home, or competing, one thing that is constant is the 1,000-pound animal underneath […]
Training Tip: Why Speed Isn’t a Good Idea When Riding Hills
How a horse handles hills is as much a reflection of your own skills and know-how as it is of your horse’s. A well-trained trail horse creeps up and down hills, moving like molasses as he carefully picks his way over the terrain. Regardless of why a horse isn’t negotiating a hill in that manner, […]
If you’re headed to the Del Mar, California Walkabout Tour, September 29th and 30th, and are looking for a place to stay, we recommend the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach. If you book with the hotel by September 12th, you’ll receive a special Downunder Horsemanship group rate. Book your room now online […]
Because we’re busy getting our new warehouse set up in Farmington, Arkansas, our office will be closed Friday, August 31st. While we will not be able to take phone calls or answer emails this Friday, we will respond to all messages as soon as we are able to. We appreciate your understanding and patience as […]