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Training Tips
October 22, 2019

Training Tip: Forward Motion is Established on the Ground

Although it may seem odd, your horse’s responsiveness when you ask him to move forward under saddle (his gas pedal) is established on the ground, beginning with the roundpen exercises. At Fundamentals Clinics, we begin by working with every participant and their horse in the roundpen. I can tell by the way the horses react […]

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Walkabout Tours
October 22, 2019

Helping Equine Related Non-Profits at Walkabout Tour Stops

When the Walkabout Tour presented by Ritchie Industries visits Conroe, Texas, Las Vegas, Nevada, Kalispell, Montana, and Franklin, Tennessee in 2020, we’ll be teaming up with a local non-profit organization at each location to be our Ritchie Charity group. On the last day of each tour stop, we hold a Ritchie Charity Ball Toss in […]

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Clinician Method Ambassadors
October 22, 2019

Where in the World are Our Clinicians?

Looking for a knowledgeable instructor to take lessons from or an instructor certified by Clinton to train your horse? Finding a Professional Clinician or Method Ambassador is as simple as heading to our Certified Clinician website and checking out the map feature. Type in your location to find the nearest certified instructor to you. Our […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General
October 22, 2019

Starting the Method? Put This Success Tip Into Action

One of the top tips Clinton gives horsemen new to the Method, ready to teach their horses the Fundamentals groundwork and riding exercises, is to record yourself practicing the exercises. “When you watch yourself practicing an exercise, you’ll be amazed at what you catch yourself doing. You might think that you’re following every step perfectly, […]

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Sponsors
October 22, 2019

Three Ways to Safely Prep Your Underweight Horse for Winter

By Dr. Tania Cubitt, Ph.D. Equine Nutrition & Reproduction, Standlee Premium Western Forage® Feed changes in your horse’s diet should be transitioned over several days and not made rapidly.

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No Worries Club
October 22, 2019

Find It on the No Worries Club: What Bit Should Your Horse Be Ridden In?

Bring up the topic of bits around horse people and you’re sure to enter into a conversation that’ll turn into a heated debate ranging from one end of the spectrum (you need a different bit for every horse in your barn and every situation you ride them in) to the other (only a cruel, barbarian […]

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Training Tips
October 15, 2019

Training Tip: Your First Horse Should Build Your Confidence

Everybody’s first horse should be a 23-year-old, one-eyed, crippled, ugly gelding. Think about the mental picture you get when you read that description. I think of an old ranch gelding that’s safe, quiet and has lots of miles under his feet.

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No Worries Club
October 15, 2019

Halloween Costume Contest

The No Worries Club member Halloween costume contest is open for entries! Scare us, make us laugh or melt our hearts – it’s up to you. We want to see you get creative and put your desensitizing skills to the test!

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Walkabout Tours
October 15, 2019

Walkabout Tour Roundpen Deal

In the market for a roundpen? Get a deal and save on shipping by purchasing one of the Behlen roundpens Clinton uses at each Walkabout Tour stop. The 2020 tour will be making stops in Conroe, Texas, Las Vegas, Nevada, Kalispell, Montana, and Franklin, Tennessee. You’ll purchase the roundpen now, and then pick it up […]

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No Worries Club
October 15, 2019

No Worries Club Bonus Footage: Tyrion’s First Ride

In this week’s bonus footage upload to the Performance Horses: Reined Cow Horse series, Clinton shares raw footage of Tyrion’s first ride. If you’ve ever wondered if Clinton practices what he preaches away from the cameras and how he handles a hot, sensitive colt’s first ride, this footage will give you an inside look. Log […]

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