Clinton goes behind the scenes with Martin Saddlery to learn more about saddle construction and how the components of a saddle truly affect a rider’s ability to communicate with their horse. Martin Saddles are hand-crafted and designed for specific disciplines to better meet horse’s and rider’s needs.

The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR) uses the Method to train its horses to remain calm in high stress situations. The California team works closely with the sheriff’s office and other agencies to aid in searches for missing persons. This episode finds Clinton visiting the group to help its members fine-tune their application of the Method. MSAR members are all civilian volunteers and ride a wide range of horses with a variety of personalities, which provides great learning opportunities. The episode not only offers insight into an amazing group that helps its community and saves lives, but contains valuable information to build an enjoyable partnership with your horse. The bottom line is a safer, more respectful horse guarantees you’ll have more fun riding on the trail.

Did you know that water is the most vital nutrient to your horse’s wellbeing? Horses need a constant, fresh supply of water daily to maintain their health. That’s why Clinton has been a longtime user of Ritchie Industries’ automatic waterers, because he knows he can trust his horses’ wellbeing to Ritchie’s carefully designed product. In fact, they’re the only waterers he installed on his Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Stephenville, Texas. In this episode, Clinton goes behind the scenes at Ritchie’s headquarters in Iowa and tours its factory where the waterers are made. Not only does Clinton get a firsthand look at how the products are created, but he joins the production line and assembles his own waterer. Filled with great horse care tips and entertaining outtakes, this episode will give you a new appreciation for your horse’s water source.

Clinton’s search for the best forage for his horses leads him to the Standlee Hay Production plant in Eden, Idaho. He meets with the Standlee family and takes a hands-on tour of the plant while discussing the importance of quality forage in a horse’s diet.