Training Tip: Ask Clinton: Dropping Shoulder at the Lope
Q: My horse has had five months of training under saddle. He has a tendency to drop his left shoulder at the lope and fall in a little on his left lead. What riding exercises would you recommend to remedy this?
Spring is around the corner, which means it’s time to knock the dust off your boots and get serious about your horsemanship goals. This week, you can stock up on training essentials with our St. Patty’s Stick and String Sale! Now through Friday, March 16th, save $17 off your price when you buy an all […]
We welcomed another filly to our herd at the end of February. “Trek” is by Tinker With Guns out of Lipstick N Whizkey (aka Pandora) and is proudly owned by Theresa Elliot. Tinker With Guns earned $344,118 in the show pen, and Pandora is by Gunners Special Nite out of NRHA Hall of Fame mare […]
Vetericyn’s Future Innovators of Agriculture Scholarship is BACK! A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to one graduating high school senior to help in their pursuit of higher education in the field of agriculture, including animal health and food science. Learn more and apply on the Vetericyn website.
Find It on the No Worries Club Website: Foal Fundamentals
Raising a foal and not sure if you’re doing things correctly? In the June 2011 No Worries Club video, Foal Fundamentals, Clinton invites No Worries Club member Jack Nelson and his foal Ella Rose to the ranch for a training session. At the time, Ella was about three weeks old and Jack had been working […]
Training Tip: Establish a Nutrition Plan That Fits Your Horse’s Level of Activity and Lifestyle
Most people’s problem with their horses is that the horses are overfed and underworked. They feed the horse way too much and don’t work him nearly enough. Here’s a rule of thumb to keep in mind: Ride the horse, not the feed. If you overfeed your horse, he’s going to come out of his stall […]
The Foundation You and Your Horse Need to get Results
If you want to create an enjoyable partnership with your horse, you need to have the right knowledge and expert help to get the job done. This April, horsemen from around the world will bring their horses to the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch for our 10-day Fundamentals Clinic to learn how to effectively communicate with their […]
March No Worries Club Video All About Working Cattle
The worst thing you can do as a trainer is to drill on the same exercises every day. While consistency and repetition are important to train your horse to be a safe, fun and willing partner, it’s just as important to add variety to your lessons. Without variety, your horse will get bored and resentful […]
Clinton’s put together a new video series in which he shares important lessons he’s learned (some the hard way!) throughout his horsemanship journey. His experiences and the tips he picked up from his mentors will provide insight to help you develop your skills as a horseman. To watch the new Methodology Series, log in to […]
We welcomed Rock Rival to the world on February 10th. The filly is owned by Bruce and Kim Voigt and has some of the hottest reining bloodlines coursing through her veins. She’s by SG Frozen Enterprize out of Sinfully Smart (aka Trixie). SG Frozen Enterprize won $271,456 in the show pen and is one of […]