Participation Spot Now Available in the 2024 Clinician Academy
If you thought you missed your chance to attend this year’s Clinician Academy to fine tune your horsemanship and learn skills that will set you apart in the equine industry, you’re in luck! Due to a scheduling conflict, we’ve got an open participation spot. The course will take place at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in […]
Reminder From Clinton: Stay Consistent With Your Horse
One of the biggest keys to establishing a safe and enjoyable partnership with your horse is consistently working with him. I always say, Consistency is your greatest ally. Inconsistency is your greatest enemy. You can’t expect your horse to make any improvement if you leave him in the stall or pasture or if you don’t […]
Training Tip: When to Add Speed to a Reining Horse
Question: How do you decide when it’s OK to add speed to a horse’s training? I’m training a reining horse and have what I think is a good foundation on him. I know in order to be competitive that I need to speed him up, but I’m not sure when I should do that. – […]
It’s important to have safe transportation for your horse, and if you’re a trainer who spends a lot of time on the road traveling to shows and working out of other facilities, a good working trailer is vital. After nearly 30 years in the horse industry, Clinton knows exactly what he wants in a trailer […]
It’s impossible to train a horse without forward movement. “Having a horse that doesn’t move forward would be like if I handed you the keys to a brand-new BMW with no gas pedal—other than being pretty to look at, it’d be useless to you,” Clinton says. “I like to compare the basics of training a […]
Training Tip: End Training Sessions on a Positive Note
When I give my horses treats, I typically give them at the end of a training session when I’m putting the horses away for the day. That way, the last thing they remember is me scratching on them and giving them a treat. Spending a couple of minutes rubbing and scratching your horse is especially […]
In this month’s No Worries Club exclusive, members are taken back to the Colt Starting Clinic with Professional Clinician Jeff Davis. As the clinic is winding down, the horses are all riding well and gaining more confidence with every training session. On day eight, Jeff has the class ride their horses outside the arena for […]
Training Guide to Safely Ride Your Horse in a Group
While you are initially training your trail horse, Clinton recommends riding the horse outside the arena by yourself. That way it is just the two of you concentrating on the training sessions. “There are already going to be a lot of distractions for your horse when you first take him outside the arena, he doesn’t […]
Training Tip: Improving a Horse’s Agility and Focus
Question: What are some good exercises to keep my horse moving with agility? I compete in ranch-type events, some of which are fast-paced, and I’m looking for exercises to get him to tune in to me and improve the way he moves in general. – wayneborrows Clinton’s Answer: My go-to exercise in a situation like […]
Lake St. Louis Starts Off Our 2024 Walkabout Tours
An enthusiastic crowd of horsemen gathered for our first Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries of the year! The two-day event was full of horsemanship advice, inspiration and entertainment. Throughout the weekend, Clinton and Professional Clinicians Jeff Davis and Diego Gaona worked with Clinton’s personal horses and several local horses in a colt starting demonstration, […]