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Training Tips
February 4, 2025

Training Tip: Overcoming New Horse Challenges

Question: I was given a 24-year-old Paint mare that has “been there and done that.” I had my vet check her over and she passed his exam with flying colors. I was hoping she’d be a good horse for my granddaughter to learn to ride on. The only problem is she’s awful to be around!

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No Worries Club
February 4, 2025

Ten’s First Dirt-Road Training Session

In the February No Worries Club exclusive, Professional Clinician Diego Gaona and his colt Ten head down the dirt road for the first time together. Prior to the training session, Ten had been ridden 11 times and had never been taken out of the arena. The colt isn’t as forward moving as the other two […]

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Downunder Horsemanship - General Shop Downunder Horsemanship
February 4, 2025

Gloves are Essential When Handling Lariats

Leather gloves are an essential tool when handling lariats and training horses. When you’re working with a lariat, you’ll want to have a pair of gloves on to provide better grip and control of the rope as well as to protect your hands. There are several points when using the Method to train a horse […]

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Training Tips
January 28, 2025

Training Tip: What to Do When Horses Whinny Out on the Trail

We routinely ride all our horses away from home. Oftentimes, during the first few training sessions in new environments, young, green horses will whinny out, searching for their buddies. A horse whinnying out like that doesn’t bother me because I know once we get going, they’ll stop worrying about where their buddies are and focus […]

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Walkabout Tours
January 28, 2025

We Want to Help You Raise Funds for Your Equine Organization

At each Walkabout Tour, we team up with our featured sponsor Ritchie Industries to find a local non-profit organization to be our Ritchie Charity group. Throughout the tour, the group runs the Ritchie Charity Ball Toss, selling tennis balls to the audience. All money raised throughout the ball toss goes straight to the non-profit organization. […]

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Clinician Downunder Horsemanship - General Method Ambassadors
January 28, 2025

Get One-On-One Horsemanship Help

If you want to perform advanced maneuvers with your horse, make sure you’ve got a great foundation in place. That’s advice you’ll get from any professional horseman, including Clinton. “Advanced maneuvers are nothing more than having your basics down really well,” Clinton says. “Once you’ve got that foundation laid by teaching your horse the exercises […]

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Training Tips
January 21, 2025

Training Tip: Horse Sticks His Tongue Over the Bit

Question: I recently bought an 8-year-old Fjord that was supposedly a well-trained trail horse. I’ve found out that isn’t the case and have started to take him through the Fundamentals exercises. We’re making progress, but one thing I’ve noticed is that when I put the bridle on him and ride him, he sticks his tongue […]

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No Worries Club Shop Downunder Horsemanship
January 21, 2025

Jumpstart Your Horsemanship Goals

Get a jumpstart on your 2025 horsemanship goals! Now through Wednesday, January 29th, when you buy two Halter and Lead Rope Sets, you’ll get $100 off premium No Worries Club membership. Premium membership gives you access to our entire training library 24/7. Plus, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of being a club member like discounts […]

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Walkabout Tours
January 21, 2025

Horses Needed for Memphis Tour

Having issues with your horse and not sure what to try next? Or, are you just looking to put a good start on your horse? If you’re in the Memphis, Tennessee area, you can get your horse personally trained by Clinton and our Professional Clinicians! We’re looking for horses to work with in a variety […]

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Training Tips
January 14, 2025

Training Tip: Why You Should Use a Hackamore

If you’re starting a colt, you’ll want to have a hackamore in your tack room. I prefer to start colts in a hackamore and continue to use it through the colt’s first 10 to 14 rides. Throughout my years of experience starting colts, I’ve found that the hackamore gives colts a chance to learn how […]

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