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Clinton Anderson's Downunder Horsemanship: Establishing Respect and Control for English and Western Riders
- Hardcover
- Author: Clinton Anderson, Ami Hendrickson
- Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
- Release Date: October 2004
- ISBN-10: 1570762848
- ISBN-13: 9781570762840
- List Price: $29.95
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Summaries and Customer Reviews provided by Amazon
SummaryA safety–first, step–by–step training program that establishes a respectful, enjoyable, and progressive horse–and–rider relationship. |
Customer Reviews
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Required reading for any horse owner, rider, and trainer
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As a lifelong (well, almost) horse owner--I'm up to six now--this book, in my opinion, should be given to everyone upon purchase of a horse. Also needs to be handed to those who just ride them but don't own them. I cannot stress enough how important groundwork is in handling your horses, and Clinton gives everyone the basics on how to do it in this book. He does each exercise step by step, with two people who have every day horse problems that so many of us deal with. Clinton is so talented in the way he articulates training techniques to the average person. If you watch his show, have seen his DVDs, or have seen him live you know what I mean. The book complements his entire program.
I have been teaching a woman in her 50s to ride a horse she owns that she was afraid of (sound familiar?) and I used all of Clinton's techniques. This book was required reading for her by me--I told her anytime she was stuck with her groundwork "homework" to go back to the book and it will tell you what you are doing wrong. We started with the groundwork, progressed to riding, and a year later, she's riding the heck outta that horse! She went from wanting to sell the mare to "no way would I let her go!" Clinton's methods have helped me with all my horses at home--I brought a nervous, untrusting half Arab gelding home from a local sale a few years ago and started him on "longeing for respect." (Covered in the book). He's since gone on to be a competitive endurance horse and a respectable, fun mount to ride. Thanks, Clinton! I'm forever a fan!
Excellent book
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I bought this book due to the highly rated feedback that it received and have not been disappointed. I am in the market for my very first horse and was looking for any training information that I could get my hands on. Clinton's book gives actual exercises that can be done and shows what to expect when done correctly. He took 2 people and their horses and worked with them and documented the results. This is excellent for a beginner and I will purchase any other books that Clinton writes.
Clinton is perfect for the green rider - and the rider returning after 20 years...
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I consistently rely on the reviews of others on Amazon, so I decided to place a review on this book, and other Clinton Anderson items. I am considered a "green rider". I also fit the demographic for the growing horse industry - woman, over 35, etc. More importantly, I have a PASSION for horses. I had researched several other clinicians in the area of Natural Horsemanship. It appears they all have something to offer. However, the three key elements that drew me to Clinton are is abiliy to communicate, his focus on safety, and gaining RESPECT from your horse. I am not opposed to Pat Parelli, but for a green rider like me, I do not think the focus should be on playing games.
Through this book, I have learned very critical basics, like where to stand with a horse, how humans act as predators, and horses are prey animals, that horses have "two brains", and most important, the one rein stop.
I have a fifteen year old quarter horse that had one speed GO. Truthfully, with being a green rider, I was afraid to ride her. So, I decided to follow the steps in the book...from square one. We focused on Backing Up, Yielding the Hindquarters, and a lot of Desensitizing...all stuff I had NO IDEA about - I just thought I could improve my riding and she would be a better horse. Well, now I wiggle the rope and she backs up! I can throw the rope around her, over her, you name it and she stands there. And she does the one rein stop! So now, my horse that had only one speed of go, is doing great on the trail - walking.
I would encourage this book, as well as other items by Clinton if you are new to riding, have been riding all of your life, or maybe returning to riding. You will find Clinton very easy to understand, he does not make his techniques complicated. Instead, he will say, "Pull the rope to the seam of your jeans." Yes, I get that!
I think this book would also make a great gift for anyone who has a horse, or is interested in buying a horse. Happy Trails!
easy to understand groundwork
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Clinton Anderson has a way of making things easy to follow and explains the reasoning behind the ground work that he does. I like his no nonsense approach in working with horses. He takes you step by step through the lesson, answers what if questions, and talks you through other problems that may arise from the horse and the person working with it. I found his book to be simple, easy to understand, and once you get the hang of the basic concepts of what you're working towards, quite effective.
Great Book !!! Clinton is Awesome!
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This book is great at illustration. I have a new horse that is only 5 yrs old and these techniques are working great. The book is very easy to follow and it totally helps to read each section over and over until you get it down. He gives do's and don't's and classic mistakes etc which help you to fine tune your technique because you know what mistakes to watch for in yourself.
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