Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship All horses have what I like to call magnets–objects they are naturally drawn to. Magnets can be things like the barn
Category: Clinton Anderson Tips
Bridle-Shy Horses
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship Many horses become wary of the bit and find ways to avoid being bridled because they’ve had their mouths hurt from
Spooking on the Trail
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship From time to time, your horse is going to spook at objects on the trail. Having a fail-safe approach to handling
School ‘Em and Fool ‘Em
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship Horses are smart enough to know when they can chump us and when they can’t. For example, more than likely, if
Keep Lessons Interesting for Your Horse
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship Once your horse understands an exercise, it’s important to move on. There’s nothing horses hate more than being forced to do
Introducing Your Horse to Trail Riding
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship I prefer to ride a horse out by myself so that it’s just the two of us. When you get two
Curb Eating on the Trail
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
Don’t Force Your Horse to Accept a Spooky Object
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship When a horse is frightened of an object, the worst thing you can do is force him to approach it. The
Kicking in the Trailer
By Clinton Anderson Because horses are prey animals, when they are made to go in tight, narrow spaces – such as a trailer – it’s
An Exercise to Slow Down a Speed Demon
By Clinton Anderson If you know your horse has a tendency to turn a leisurely trail ride into an all-out race, set the situation up
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
Troubleshooting a Spook
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship If your horse does spook at something, put his energy to good use. If it’s an object you can ride around,
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.
Your Horse Anticipating You Can Be a Good Thing
Courtesy of Downunder Horsemanship Anticipation is a common problem that plagues horses in all disciplines, particularly horses that are hot-blooded and sensitive. Horses are great
Safely Handle Horses That Rear
By Clinton Anderson Rearing is a very dangerous situation for both horse and rider, and if left uncorrected is a problem that only gets worse.