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Clinton Anderson’s
Downunder Horsemanship

Clinton Anderson helps riders of all disciplines and levels of ability improve communication with and gain more enjoyment from their horses.  Clinton Anderson‘s Downunder Horsemanship, a bestseller published by Trafalgar Square Publishing, makes his training techniques available and accessible to riders of all levels.

Clinton Anderson‘s Downunder Horsemanship introduces the reader to Clinton‘s theories of horse psychology and training techniques.  It also details 20 exercises for teaching respect, building trust and improving responsiveness.  To show the versatility and effectiveness of each exercise, the book follows the experiences of two students – one a Western Novice and the other an experienced English rider – who have never worked with Clinton or used his methods before.

Here’s what Cheryl Dudley, a staff writer of The Appaloosa Journal said in her December, 2005 review about Downunder Horsemanship: “This is an excellent book for the beginning horseperson because it teaches the basics of natural horsemanship and offers techniques to control and manage the difficult horse.  The book is filled with helpful photographs and important notes in the sidebar along with easy-to-follow instructions.”

Downunder Horsemanship was a featured main selection in the December, 2004 Equestrian’s Edge Book Club! Here’s what Nancy Jaffer, Club Advisor, had to say in her editorial column:

“…You may not have heard of Clinton Anderson, so let…Downunder Horsemanship be an introduction to you.  This is the native of Australia’s first book, but I’m betting it won’t be his last.  The book aims to ‘establish respect and control on the ground and in the saddle.’

The groundwork exercises are particularly fun and interesting, providing the type of foundation you need to move on the the under saddle work that Clinton outlines so well.  His step-by-step approach will enable you and your horse to progress in a logical manner, while teaching your horse to respect you, the first step in any successful training endeavor.  It’s a refreshing approach that’s easy to follow — I promise.”

The Review Committee of the United States Pony Club had this to say about Downunder Horsemanship: “This is a very clear presentation of natural horsemanship.  Beautiful photographs and the organization is very structured and consistent.  Using two riders as examples was a good format for this book.  A good book for the Natural Horseman enthusiasts.”