There are two main ways that equestrians choose to ride their horses without a bit: with a hackamore or with a bitless bridle. These products are similar in that they allow you to control and communicate with your horse without a mouthpiece, however the similarities end there.
Your bit is one of the most important pieces of tack for communicating with your horse. This is your chance to work with Dale Myler himself and figure out the best bit for both you and your horse – for free! Refreshments will be provided. Dale Myler started designing bits over 20 years ago along …
Three things I have learned: 1.) The Downunder Horsemanship company and crew is absolutely amazing; 2.) Clinton Anderson is one of the funniest and no-nonsense people I have ever met; and 3.) Texas is really freaking hot. I am having an absolute blast at the Clinton Anderson Ranch for the 10 Day Fundamentals Clinic. There …
Read moreTexas Adventures with Downunder Horsemanship: Part 3
Somewhere around Texarkana (yes, that really is a place), I lost track of the miles and hours we have traveled over the past three days. It’s all a giant blur of endless highways, countless truck stops, and poor food choices at gas stations. However, finally pulling into the driveway of Clinton Anderson’s Ranch in Stephenville, …
Read moreTexas Adventures with Downunder Horsemanship: Part 2
Working at The Cheshire Horse is a great job for many reasons: I get to talk about horses all day, I’m constantly exposed to new products and new people, my co-workers are as horse crazy as I am, and my boss is totally on board when I ask for three weeks off in order to …
Read moreTexas Adventures with Downunder Horsemanship: Part 1