Clinton Anderson Clinics
Amanda, pictured at a clinic on the left, gave me a great review of her experiences at Clinton Anderson clinics. I’ve never been to one, but if you have and would like to leave some feedback, click the Trainer Reviews page (on the navigation menu at the top or to the right on the screen), click Clinton Anderson, and then in the text box under Leave a Reply, leave your feedback, and click Submit Comment. Thanks Amanda!
I was in five clinics with Clinton; it’s been a couple years. Now looking back, I kick myself for not keeping a journal or something to remember easier. My first was a three-day was in December (had to be in ‘02). Basically you learn how to soften up your horse from the ground (lateral flexion), do a bunch of different ground work exercises in the morning, then after lunch you ride, starting out doing a lot of softening exercises under saddle.
Then it was kind of crazy, there was about 14 or 15 riders in a 100×200 indoor arena, and when we began riding he had us hang onto the center of our reins with one hand and trot our horses around, then canter without steering! He said only do a one-rein stop “if you felt your life was in danger.” He said horses don’t run into each other in their spare time. There were some close calls though, lots of ear pinning and cow kicks! He also made everyone post…it is a perfect way for someone to learn balance and develop an independent seat. I remember being so tired at the end of the day in the first clinic. I wasn’t used to working so hard! Continue Reading »
