Training Tip: Why is Your Horse Afraid of the Trailer?
When I was a kid, getting my horse on the trailer always turned into a huge tug-of-war. I’d ask her…
Training Tips
Training Tip: The Perils of Training a Horse With Another Person
Question: My wife and I have an 8-year-old Paint and we are starting him on your Fundamentals. We have problems…
Training Tip: Groundwork Ensures a Safe and Hassle-Free Ride
If your horse is fresh, disrespectful or has a bad attitude on the ground, guess what he’ll be like under…
Training Tip: Horses That Call Out to Other Horses
Oftentimes, busy-minded horses are guilty of sending shrill whinnies up and down the trail, hoping to hear a response from…
Training Tip: Use Voice Commands With Caution
I don’t encourage people to use a lot of voice commands, especially in the Fundamentals level of the Downunder Horsemanship…
Training Tip: Performance Horse Leg Protection
Question: What type of leg protection do you use for your performance horses and why? – Carrie19 Clinton’s Answer: I…
Training Tip: Horse is Cinchy When Not Worked Consistently
Question: We have a 5-year-old gelding that has been recently gelded. He has been through the Fundamentals groundwork and he…
Training Tip: What Your Body Language Says to Your Horse
If you want to be an effective horse trainer, you need to tune in to body language and be aware…
Training Tip: How to Slow a Horse Down on a Group Trail Ride
Question: The group I ride with is very competitive in a fun way. When we’re on the trail, every time…
Training Tip: Steady Pressure vs Driving Pressure
There are two types of pressure—steady pressure and driving pressure. Steady pressure is just that, a steady, consistent pressure. Driving…
