Heber’s love of horses started at an early age. Growing up, horses were a part of family life thanks to his grandfather, a horseman who always kept a few ponies around for the kids to ride. Some of Heber’s favorite memories are of riding the ponies all over the family property and, as he got…
Heber’s love of horses started at an early age. Growing up, horses were a part of family life thanks to his grandfather, a horseman who always kept a few ponies around for the kids to ride. Some of Heber’s favorite memories are of riding the ponies all over the family property and, as he got older, exploring the dirt roads surrounding it.
Like many horse owners, however, Heber’s early education with horses was based more on experience than formal training. “We never really had any decent training,” Heber says. “We figured if a horse didn’t buck you off, they were a good one, and if you could stop them within 100 yards, you were doing pretty good.”
That perspective began to change when his brother came across a few Downunder Horsemanship videos on YouTube and shared them with Heber. What started as casual viewing quickly turned into a passion for learning. “I started watching more videos, and it really opened my mind up to what was possible,” Heber says.
The more he learned, the more he wanted to know. Before long, Heber became a No Worries Club member and became a student of the Method, studying the training videos and applying the principles to the horses he worked with.
“The biggest thing for me is how Clinton breaks training a horse down and makes it easy to understand for both you and your horse,” Heber says. “If I can’t understand something, how am I supposed to teach it?”
As his skills improved, so did his goals. Heber developed a desire to build a career in the horse industry and help others achieve better results with their horses. He knew that continuing his education would be an important part of reaching that goal.
“I believe a true horseman is always learning,” Heber says. “I knew that going to the Academy would help me make a big jump in my horsemanship. I also recognized that if I ever wanted a chance at making a career out of training horses, I’d need some recognition behind me. I knew Downunder Horsemanship and Clinton could provide that.”
Determined to take his horsemanship to the next level, Heber enrolled in the Academy, where he challenged himself to learn from some of the best horsemen in the industry and further refine his understanding of the Method.
Today, Heber is passionate about helping horse owners build safer, more respectful partnerships with their horses. He enjoys sharing the knowledge that transformed his own horsemanship and believes that consistent education, hard work and a willingness to keep learning are the keys to long-term success with horses.
About Heber
Heber’s love of horses started at an early age. Growing up, horses were a part of family life thanks to his grandfather, a horseman who always kept a few ponies around for the kids to ride. Some of Heber’s favorite memories are of riding the ponies all over the family property and, as he got older, exploring the dirt roads surrounding it.
Like many horse owners, however, Heber’s early education with horses was based more on experience than formal training. “We never really had any decent training,” Heber says. “We figured if a horse didn’t buck you off, they were a good one, and if you could stop them within 100 yards, you were doing pretty good.”
That perspective began to change when his brother came across a few Downunder Horsemanship videos on YouTube and shared them with Heber. What started as casual viewing quickly turned into a passion for learning. “I started watching more videos, and it really opened my mind up to what was possible,” Heber says.
The more he learned, the more he wanted to know. Before long, Heber became a No Worries Club member and became a student of the Method, studying the training videos and applying the principles to the horses he worked with.
“The biggest thing for me is how Clinton breaks training a horse down and makes it easy to understand for both you and your horse,” Heber says. “If I can’t understand something, how am I supposed to teach it?”
As his skills improved, so did his goals. Heber developed a desire to build a career in the horse industry and help others achieve better results with their horses. He knew that continuing his education would be an important part of reaching that goal.
“I believe a true horseman is always learning,” Heber says. “I knew that going to the Academy would help me make a big jump in my horsemanship. I also recognized that if I ever wanted a chance at making a career out of training horses, I’d need some recognition behind me. I knew Downunder Horsemanship and Clinton could provide that.”
Determined to take his horsemanship to the next level, Heber enrolled in the Academy, where he challenged himself to learn from some of the best horsemen in the industry and further refine his understanding of the Method.
Today, Heber is passionate about helping horse owners build safer, more respectful partnerships with their horses. He enjoys sharing the knowledge that transformed his own horsemanship and believes that consistent education, hard work and a willingness to keep learning are the keys to long-term success with horses.
