At Downunder Horsemanship, our core purpose is to inspire the dreams of horsemen, and there’s nothing more impressive than watching a great horse-human partnership in action. Professional Clinician Shana Terry shares an incredible bond with her horse Marty, all thanks to the Method. Watch what happens when Shana brings Marty to the obstacle course and […]
One of the most important exercises you can teach your horse is how to back up. The better you can get a horse to back up, the more respectful and responsive he will be in everything else that you ask him to do. A good backup is the foundation of the stop as well as […]
We’re sending out a big “job well done” to Faith Stevenson, our newest Certified Clinician. Faith hails from Hobson, Montana and is a lifelong horsewoman. As a clinician, Faith is certified to teach the Fundamentals level of the Method as well as Colt Starting.
Misconceptions in Selecting Forage for Horses – Forage Type
Dr. Stephen Duren, Performance Horse Nutrition and Standlee Premium Western Forage® Nutritional Consultants Forage in the form of hay or pasture is the primary ingredient in the diet for most horses. Horses can consume many different varieties of high-quality forage, both alfalfa and grasses, without digestive upset, provided the horse is properly adapted to the […]
Training Tip: Teaching a Horse to Back Up Under Saddle
When I introduce backing up to a horse, I always start by yielding the horse’s hindquarters first and then asking the horse to back up a step. By yielding the horse’s hindquarters, you’re putting energy in his feet and then just redirecting it backwards. Think about it like this – what’s the hardest part about […]
All-New Training Demonstrations to be Presented at Pennsylvania Walkabout Tour
The Walkabout Tour has been to the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania educating and inspiring horsemen multiple times throughout Clinton’s career. If you’ve been to the tour before, you won’t want to miss it when the two-day event takes center stage in the Equine Arena, May 6th and 7th. Clinton will be presenting a […]
Clinton is looking forward to heading back to the Kings Arena in Great Falls, Montana in June to help horsemen learn the Fundamentals level groundwork and riding exercises. Although the clinic is more than three months away, participant spots are nearly full. If you’ve been on the fence about working with your horse in the […]
Love the Method and dream of personalized help for you and your horse? Our clinicians and ambassadors are available to come to your barn! Trained and certified to teach the Method by Clinton, they offer help with specific exercises or issues you’re having with your horse and have the knowledge and expertise to coach you […]
Clinton spent years building the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch to his exact specifications so that the facility has everything he needs to bring out the best in his horses and the horsemen he teaches. The ranch boasts a 300 foot by 150 foot covered arena, 350 foot diameter round arena, six 50-foot roundpens, an obstacle course […]
Method Ambassador Making Dreams Come True in Reno, Nevada
Like most horsemen, Sarah Szymkiewicz found her way to the Method by the way of a problem horse that had her frustrated. The gelding she purchased had a bolting issue and was quickly ruining Sarah’s confidence. A friend recommended that she turn to Clinton for help. Once Sarah began implementing the Method during her training […]