Clinton Anderson

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Use this exercise to teach your horse to confidently cross and jump over a variety of natural and man-made obstacles. Giving your horse a purpose will make training sessions more fun and exciting for both of you and will challenge the horse’s respect and trust in you. Drilling on the same exercises the same way […]

Riding Exercise #16: Stop on Whoa Goal: To get the horse to stop from all three gaits when you say the word “whoa” without having to use the reins. You want your horse to act like there’s an imaginary cliff in front of him and if he takes one more step after you say the word “whoa,” he’s going to fall off the edge of it. More about the exercise: https://www.downunderhorsemanship.com/Store/Search/intermediate

Riding Exercise #3: Counterbending at the Walk & Trot Goal: To be able to tip the horse’s nose in one direction and push his shoulders around in a circle in the opposite direction at both the walk and trot. You should be able to move his shoulders by barely pressing with the calf of your leg and using only two fingers on the reins to direct his energy, having him stay light in your hands the entire time. Learn more https://www.downunderhorsemanship.com/Store/Product/MEDIA/D/254/

Exercise #27: Backing Up, Method 2: Wiggle, Wave, Walk and Whack Goal: To wiggle the rope, wave the Handy Stick and have the colt stay out of your personal hula hoop space and back away with a respectful attitude. To wiggle the rope, wave the Handy Stick and have the colt stay out of your personal hula hoop space and back away with a respectful attitude.

Riding Exercise #6: Advanced Rollbacks Goal: To build on the basics of rolling back that you’ve already established in previous exercises. You’re looking for the horse to listen to the word “whoa,” respect your hands and use his hindquarters in the turn better. Learn more https://www.downunderhorsemanship.com/Store/Product/MEDIA/D/254/

Riding Exercise #1: Flex With the Bridle on the Ground Goal: Before I mount, I’ll always flex the horse a few times on both sides with the bridle to make sure he’s soft and paying attention. If he’s stiff and resistant on the ground, he won’t be any better under saddle. More about the exercise: https://www.downunderhorsemanship.com/Store/Product/MEDIA/D/252/