| Every Sunday afternoon (1pm mountain time, to | | | | tickets gifted to loyal customers). |
| be exact) RFD-TV airs an hour-long episode of | | | | He works diligently with apprentices when at his |
| Clinton Anderson's Downunder Horsemanship | | | | facility in Texas (to which he recently relocated |
| program. In a day and age where many equine | | | | from Belle Center, Ohio) and is known for working |
| trainers are entirely focused on a horse's pedigree | | | | his own horses at any available hour. Sources say |
| and almost insist that any horse not crafted from | | | | it's not unusual for him to be out in the arena at 3 |
| the most prestigious bloodlines be looked upon as | | | | a.m. |
| insignificant, Anderson has taken on a most | | | | This is a professional who is entirely dedicated to |
| commendable project. | | | | his craft. The only reason Anderson would take |
| Adopting a young mare from the horse-rescue | | | | on a project as time consuming as training an |
| facility, Habitat For Horses, this acclaimed Aussie | | | | adult horse of unknown lineage, entirely for the |
| expert is in the process of rehabilitating and | | | | purpose of giving her a new lease on life and |
| training 'Cider'. Working with her from the ground | | | | ultimately giving her away to a deserving horse |
| up, he has overcome the horse's neglectful and | | | | aficionado at the end of her schooling process, is |
| abusive past, teaching the lovely girl that humans | | | | because he's a good person. |
| can be kind and trustworthy. | | | | Not only is he a good person, but he's a great |
| At the end of the process, which is showcased | | | | horseman. It's only a great (and true) horseman |
| on Anderson's television program for many | | | | who would look past the names printed on a |
| weeks running, the mare will go to an | | | | horse's breeding registry and into the heart of the |
| experienced, qualified, horse-friendly home in a | | | | animal. |
| special drawing. The horse and her tack will be | | | | There's nothing quite like the exhilaration of riding |
| worth (if one can put a monetary value on | | | | (really riding, not just sitting on top of) a horse. |
| something so incredible) an estimated 30k. | | | | You're experiencing something that has been part |
| We should note that Clinton Anderson isn't some | | | | of human history for as far back as most human |
| rookie who's trying to make a name for himself. | | | | minds can conceive - horses have been part of |
| He's one of the most recognized names in the | | | | historic battles, a trusted form of transportation |
| industry and is highly sought after for horse | | | | throughout the ages, and loyal working partners in |
| training, riding instruction and nationwide | | | | various industry. |
| appearances. | | | | If there's such a thing as horsemanship sainthood, |
| His tour stops, sponsored by Wahl Industries, are | | | | Anderson's got my nomination. And RFD-TV gets |
| always packed to the rafters, with tickets selling | | | | a great commendation for airing this fantastic |
| for approximately $25 per person (with some | | | | program, too. |