Articles from Author Clinton Anderson

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Clinton Anderson
August 12, 2009
Clinton Anderson

A lot of people hate giving their horses baths because they know that the whole ordeal is going to be a struggle. The horse runs in a circle and constantly pulls away. Before long, the handler is soaked to the bone with soap suds clinging to her shirt, while the horse is...

Clinton Anderson, Horse Care
Clinton Anderson
July 15, 2009
Clinton Anderson

How many times have you been out on the trail and either you, or someone you ride with, lets his horse munch on a mouthful of grass to pacify the horse? One problem with this snacking is that a horse can only think about one thing at a time. He’s either got his attention on...

Clinton Anderson
May 6, 2009
Clinton Anderson

If you compete in timed events with your horse, chances are you or someone you compete with has had to deal with an arena sour horse. A lot of people who compete in events like barrel racing or pole bending have arena sour horses.

April 1, 2009
Clinton Anderson

Most of us are aware that humans are big, verbal communicators. However, not all of us are conscious of the role body language plays in our daily interactions. For example, if I’m in public and someone I don’t like comes up to me, I have to act civilized since I’m in public...

Clinton Anderson, communication
Clinton Anderson
March 29, 2009
Clinton Anderson

I’ve heard lots of crazy stories about how to deal with a horse that rears, and I’m sure you have too. I’ve heard of everything from whacking horses between the ears with sticks, busting a balloon filled with warm water over...

Clinton Anderson, training
Clinton Anderson
February 1, 2009
Clinton Anderson

I’ve heard lots of crazy stories about how to deal with a horse that rears, and I’m sure you have too. I’ve heard of everything from whacking horses between the ears with sticks, busting a balloon filled with warm water over their heads, and making loud noises to get horses...

Clinton Anderson, rearing