Problem Solving: Learn How to Put Fear in Its Place

Many horsemen find their way to the Method because they’re trying to solve a horse-training problem or they’re searching for a way to gain confidence in the saddle. When it comes to shaken confidence, more times than not, the issue is cantering their horses.

“Cantering, to someone who does a lot of it, is as natural as breathing. It is the horse’s most comfortable gait to ride, which makes it the nicest part of riding for many. However, to get to the point of being able to go out for a nice slow, relaxed lope — or to do any of the Method’s riding exercises at the canter, it does take practice — for the rider and for the horse,” Clinton says. “For a horse to get good at cantering, you have to put plenty of miles under his feet.”

In the detailed training guide, “Put Fear in Its Place and Canter With Confidence,” Clinton dissects where the fear of cantering is coming from and explains how to build your confidence and make progress with your horse.

Read the training article on the Downunder Horsemanship website.