Category: Clinton Anderson Tips

Whether your horse doesn’t want to leave his buddies on the trail or overreacts when you take him away from his buddies at shows, use

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

Only stop working your horse when he has a good attitude and is respecting you as the leader, or at the very least, has a

When it comes to training your horse, your imagination is your greatest tool. The more creative you can be in your lessons, the more interested

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

Balance gives you an independent seat, allows you to move in rhythm with your horse, cue him correctly and boosts confidence in the saddle. How

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

Training isn’t about emotions or feelings, it’s all business. It’s about how much the horse tries. Resistance is normal, especially when you’re introducing a new

Foundation is everything. You don’t appreciate a good foundation until you don’t have it. Think about that. If you’ve got a well-built house, you don’t

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,

Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship If you want your horse to be an all-around broke mount, it’s important to ride him outside the confines of an

Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship A horse that constantly moves around when you try to slip your foot in the stirrup is not only frustrating, but

Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship Here’s a scenario that’s common for a lot of riders: They’re riding their horse on the trail and the horse spooks