Enroll Your Horse

Let the Academy Horse Program take the stress out of horse training. Whether you have a colt that needs started, a horse with issues, or you just lack the time, Clinton and his team will help you unlock your horse’s true potential through world-class training and lifetime support.

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What horse is right for the academy?

From inexperienced to chronic problems, we have solutions to improve any horse and horseman.

Problem Horses

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Problem Horses

All problems are caused by a lack of respect or fear, or in some cases, both. No matter what the source of your horse’s problem, the Fundamentals is the answer to earning his respect and trust. If you don’t want to give up on your horse, the Academy’s boot camp-like training program is the solution. Our success in turning horses that have been deemed dangerous and hopeless cases into willing partners is unparalleled. We’ll give your horse the opportunity to prove he’s a reliable partner full of potential.

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Unstarted or Green Broke Horses

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Unstarted or Green Broke Horses

A truly broke horse needs equal doses of long rides, wet saddle pads and concentrated training. We dedicate 2 ½ hours a day, 6 days a week to each training horse in order for them to be safe and respectful partners. Your horse will learn essential groundwork exercises, be ridden in the arena, on the trail, with other horses and worked extensively over an obstacle course. By the end of his training, your horse will have the foundation for you to build off of and go on to excel in the discipline of your choice.

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Inexperienced Horsemen

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Inexperienced Horsemen

You may have the best intentions in the world, but lack the time, knowledge and experience to truly train your horse. That’s where we step in. We’ll develop a safe, respectful partner for you to not only have fun with, but with his training he will make you a better horseman. Your horse’s knowledge of the Fundamentals will help improve your confidence, fine-tune your horsemanship abilities and make the time you spend with your equine partner more enjoyable.

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What’s Included

At the end of your horse’s training, you will have the opportunity to work with your horse and learn everything he has been taught.

An Entire Day’s Lesson

Your horse will receive the best training and you’ll spend an entire day learning what they’ve been taught. You’ll learn to refine your skills as a horseman and work with your horse in the arena, over obstacles and on the trail to ensure that you thoroughly understand how he’s been trained.

Riding on the trail

Your horse will be ridden outside the arena so that he is comfortable on the trail and a reliable and safe partner no matter where you take him. Clinton is a firm believer that all horses should go down the trail relaxed on a loose rein, and your horse will be no exception.

Obstacle Course

Your horse will be introduced to a variety of obstacles that will challenge him to think and learn to trust his handler. After completing the training program, there won’t be any obstacles on the trail your horse won’t be able to calmly negotiate.

How your horse will be trained

Learn about each level of the program and the exercises your horse will be taught and why Clinton believes it’s essential for horses to excel at each one.

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Pricing

Your horse will learn to excel at The Method, and you’ll receive one-on-one instruction and a lifetime of support with your horse.

6-week Training Program

$7,500

board

$1,500

$33 each additional day should your horse stay longer than six weeks

Deposit

$500

non-refundable after phone consultation and will be applied to the training fee

Enroll your horse

If you are interested in sending your horse to the Academy, please review the video link in which Clinton explains the program in detail and answers frequently asked questions. After reviewing the material, please contact the Downunder Horsemanship office to pay your deposit and schedule a consulting call with our team of trainers to enroll your horse in the program. Please note: A deposit will not be accepted nor will your horse be enrolled in the program if you have not viewed the video about the training course.

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Lifetime Support

Typically, when a trainer sends a horse home, they don’t want to hear about any problems that develop. We’re the complete opposite. If you run into trouble with your horse, we want to hear about it immediately and help you through the situation. When you send your horse to the Academy, you receive a lifetime of support.

Testimonials

Hear from the horses and horseman we’ve helped and learn from their success stories.

Academy Horse Cimmie

When Debbie began working with Cimmy, a 7-year-old half-Arab gelding, he had an attitude and a serious case of self-protection, trusting no one.

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Academy Horse Moonie

Judy bought her first horse, Moonie, an Arab/Quarter Horse cross, at the age of 50 from a friend who told her about Clinton and The Method.

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Academy Horse Jim

Charles and his wife have been involved with horses for most of their lives, and know a good trainer and a good horse when they see one.

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