Training Tip: Handling a Horse That Reacts to Other Horses on the Trail
It’s common for horses to get excited when they see other horses on the trail. Anytime a horse starts to use the reactive side of his brain and it feels like you’re losing control, redirect his energy in a positive way. When a horse uses the reactive side of his brain, the only way to […]
Create a fulfilling partnership with your horse! Learn groundwork and riding exercises to build confidence, to stay safe in the saddle and on the ground, and to increase respect and control. Get rid of frustration once and for all and learn to enjoy your horse!
Imagine waking up in the Cowboy Capital of the World surrounded by horses on an immaculate ranch and having the entire day ahead of you to do nothing but enjoy your horse and work on becoming a better horseman. With Clinton’s world-class training facility opened to the public, you can turn that dream into a […]
Focus on Strengthening the Partnership You Have With Your Horse
Establish a better connection with your horse from the ground up. Get cleaner, more precise responses when you cue your horse. Boost your confidence and learn to enjoy your horse.
You always want your horse thinking, “What’s next?” If you constantly keep him guessing about what you’ll ask him to do, he’ll be forced to tune into you. That means mixing up your training sessions so you don’t practice the same exercises in the same order. It also means that you’re conscious of being a […]
You don’t appreciate a good foundation until you don’t have it. If you’ve got a well-built house, you don’t give its foundation a second thought. But if you’re living in a house with a faulty foundation, you’re forced to think about it every day.
When Clinton sends a Signature Horse home with an owner, he does so with confidence, knowing that the Signature Horse is the perfect fit for the new owner. The horses Clinton selects to be in his Signature Horse program are all good-minded, have a quiet demeanor, have good conformation and are willing, safe partners. The […]
Since becoming a Certified Clinician in 2015, Mitch Gassen has been helping horsemen around the world recognize their full potential. Based in Mayer, Minnesota, Mitch works with horsemen one-on-one in private lessons tailored to their individual needs, teaches clinics, and trains horses for the public. Kathy Moore, a passionate horsewoman and No Worries Club member, […]
If you’re a fan of the Method and wish you could get more training information than what is available in the training kits, on the TV shows, or at tours and clinics, then you’re the type of horseman Clinton created the Ranch Rally for. Held annually since 2015, the Ranch Rally takes place at the […]
When you ride your horse outside for the first time, I’ve found that it is best if you can give him a path to follow so that you can just put some steady miles under his feet. Ideally, I like to take my horses out on a wide dirt road where I can walk, trot […]