Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship If you have a horse that’s too busy eyeing up his next meal on the trail rather than paying attention to you, use these steps to regain control. A horse can
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Category: Clinton Anderson
Collection is Not About a Look
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship Collection should feel light in your hands, not heavy. In other words, don’t worry about where your horse’s head is at; you’re only concerned with how he feels in your hands.
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An Exercise to Slow Down a Speedy Trail Horse
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship If your horse has a tendency to race ahead when you’re riding in a group, here’s a way to teach him to relax. Find a controlled environment like an arena or
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Understanding Cold-Blooded Horses
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship While the Method works on all types of horses, every horse will require you to vary your approach slightly. I break horses into two broad groups – hot-blooded horses and cold-blooded
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Tying a Horse in the Trailer
By Clinton Anderson I often get asked if it’s OK to tie a horse in the trailer using my rope halter. The answer is absolutely. I tie all my horses in the trailer using my
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A Horse That Plays With the Bit
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship It’s very normal for young horses to mouth and play with the bit. They’re just trying to figure out what the new piece of equipment is. When I put a bit
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Train Your Horse on the Trail
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship One of the best places to train your horse is outside on the trail. While it may be a little more challenging to you to train with the added distractions of
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