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Clinton is so confident in the training program that he offers a money-back guarantee. At the end of your lesson day, when you come to the ranch to learn all that your horse has been taught, you’ll be asked if you’re happy with the training your horse received. If you’re not happy with the training and your horse’s transformation, you’ll be given your money back. This is a one-time offer on the day of your lesson.

The Academy Horse Program is six weeks in length.

Your horse will be worked with 21/2 hours a day, six days a week.

Each six-week level of the Academy Horse Program costs $7,500 for training and $1,650 for board. Any days the horse is kept at the ranch past 6 weeks, board is $36.66/day. A $500 deposit is required to schedule a phone consultation with our trainers to discuss enrolling your horse in the program. If after the phone call you decide the program isn’t right for you and your horse, your deposit will be refunded. If you move forward with enrolling your horse in the training course, your deposit will be applied to the training fee and be nonrefundable.

All horses must be between the ages of 2 and 10 and be halter broke.

No.

No.

We accept all breeds of horses for training.

Clinton highly discourages owners from sending two horses to the same training session. The reason is that just because the horses start the session at the same time it does not guarantee that they will finish at the same time. We always do our best to keep every horse on the six-week training schedule, but there are a million things that can happen during a training session that could cause one horse’s training to be prolonged. For starters, each horse is an individual and progresses at his own rate, and some horses need extra training to get to where they need to be in the program. And, if one of the horses got sick or lame or injured himself and needed some time off, his training would also be delayed. If a horse’s training is delayed or prolonged, the price for his training session stays the same. However, with that being said, if one of your horses has successfully finished the program and is ready to go home and the other horse needs three additional weeks of training, you would have two choices. 1) You could come to the ranch for your lesson with the first horse, and then make a separate trip to come for your lesson with the other horse. Or, 2) You could leave both horses in training until they were both ready to leave the ranch. However, keep in mind that because the first horse successfully finished the program, you would be charged an additional training fee of $500/week for the extra training he’d receive until you came to pick him up on your lesson day. You would not incur any additional training fees for the horse that required extra time at the ranch to successfully finish the program. The bottom line is that if everything doesn’t go exactly according to plan it can become expensive to send multiple horses to the Academy at the same time.

Clinton invites only the most talented horsemen back to the ranch to continue their studies in the Clinician Academy and work toward the next certification level. Based on the information you provide us about your horse in the consultation phone call, he’ll choose the best trainer to work with your horse.

No, Clinton uses his years of experience to assign the horses to the trainers.

Yes. All horses in the training program will be expected to canter.

Yes. Weather permitting, all horses will be worked over obstacles on a regular basis. Some of the obstacles on the course may include water hazards, logs, a cowboy curtain, trenches, gullies, bridges, banks, hills and coops. Going over obstacles is a great way to practice the Fundamentals exercises without boring the horse in the arena and encourages the horse to watch where he’s placing his feet.

Your horse will need to have proof of a current negative Coggins. If your horse will be coming from out of state, you will also need to have a current health certificate for him. Health certificates expire every 30 days, and since your horse will be at the ranch for longer than 30 days, we’ll have our veterinarian provide an up-to-date health certificate for you. That way, when you come to pick the horse up, all your paperwork will be in order. We recommend checking with your local veterinarian about health requirements when traveling across state lines.

If you are interested in the training program but are unable to trailer your horse, you can use an equine transport company. We’ve had customers in the past use Equine Express www.equineexpress.com with great success.

We prefer horses to arrive shod since the horses will be worked over rough terrain. Shoeing your horse acts as a preventative measure to protect his feet. Most of the horses that come for training are either young colts or are older horses that have been turned out to pasture and are not used to being worked with daily. We tell people to view shoeing the horse like an insurance policy. We only have six weeks to work with your horse, and we want to ensure that you get the most out of the program. We’d hate to see your horse laid up because his feet couldn’t handle the rigors of the training program.

We understand that because of limited handling or a horse’s habit of kicking, etc., that not all horses will be able to be shod before arriving for their training session. If you are unable to have your horse shod before he arrives, we’ll be happy to have shoes put on him. We have a local farrier who shoes all of our training horses. The fee to have your horse shod will be added to your bill.

It’s common for horses to develop girth gall – sores from the girth rubbing behind their elbow because they haven’t been ridden very much. When colts are started at the ranch, seven out of ten of them on average will develop girth gall. The area behind the horse’s elbow is soft and tender like a baby’s bottom, so oftentimes when the horse gets girthed up and really worked, they get sore. It’s not a major problem, in most cases you can put Vetericyn and Corona on it and it’ll heal just fine. In more severe cases, the horse will have to be off work for a week or two to let the sore heal. In both cases, when the horse is back to full health, they very rarely develop girth gall again because the area has toughened up. It’s kind of like if you are an office worker and one day you’re asked to dig ditches. Your hands would be blistered within an hour from handling the shovel because they’re not used to manual labor – they’re soft and tender. But after a few weeks of digging ditches, your hands will be covered in calluses and not be bothered by handling the shovel at all because they’ve toughened up.

While we ask that you don’t work with your horse prior to training, to best ensure that he leaves the ranch in good weight, we encourage you to generously feed him before dropping him off. Due to the program’s intensity, it is best if the horse is fleshy and a little fat coming into the program. If you’ve underfed your horse and he’s skinny, he’ll have a much harder time gaining weight while in training. Remember, horses are worked six days a week, for at least two hours a day. While your horse will certainly be fed a high-quality forage and grain, he’ll burn a lot of calories during training. If the horse comes into the program a little fat, by the end of the six-week course, he’ll have a perfect body condition score and be in good weight.

No. Your horse will only be taught the Fundamentals exercises during the first level of the program. He’ll also be taught to have his feet handled, trailer load and stand calmly while tied. If the clinician training your horse feels that your horse has the ability and aptitude to continue through the Intermediate and Advanced levels of the Method, you may be approached about continuing his education.

No. We have all of the equipment that we’ll need to train your horse.

Because the course is physically demanding and only six weeks in length, we want your horse to come to the ranch a little fleshy. That way, when he finishes the course, he’ll be in perfect condition.

We’ll work with you to schedule a designated arrival date for your horse that will be about two or three days before the start of the training session. We like to have the horses arrive at least a day before the training session begins so that the horse can adjust to his new environment.

Your horse will be kept in Clinton’s barn and treated the same as his performance horses.

Your horse will be fed free-choice hay, including both alfalfa and grass hay. Starting after the second week of training, or when the horse is doing well mentally – he’s not hot or nervous – he may also receive grain. We will safely incorporate grain into the horse’s diet. Therefore, there is no need to change your horse’s grain before bringing him to the ranch.

If you currently feed supplements to your horse, we’ll be happy to administer them as long as they are provided in disposable containers and are well labeled. Be sure to supply us with enough of the supplement to last the entire six-week course. Please keep in mind that with the quality of hay and grain your horse will receive, supplements are not necessary.

Yes, whether you currently braid your horse’s mane and tail, we’ll do it while he’s in the training program.

Yes, when necessary, if the blanket and mask are provided.

After you contact the office and pay a $500 deposit, you’ll schedule a consulting phone call with our trainers. During the call, we’ll have a detailed discussion about what your horse’s problems are, what you hope to be able to do with him and what your goals as a rider are. If during the course of his training it becomes evident to us that your horse will not fit your needs, we will let you know immediately. You’ve heard Clinton say before that there are horses for courses and people for horses. Not all horses excel in or like every discipline, and not all people get along with all horses. We stand by that theory and take it very seriously. Having a horse that fits your needs and skill level is crucial to developing a safe and enjoyable partnership.

As a horse owner, you know that illness and lameness are a reality when training horses. While we don’t foresee your horse becoming lame or getting injured, and will do everything in our power to ensure that he doesn’t, horses are horses – you can never bet on anything. You can be assured that if your horse does become ill or lame, you will be contacted immediately and the best care possible will be given to him.

If the situation arises in which your horse does become ill or lame and can’t be worked, his time will be extended to ensure that he receives his full training through the Fundamentals level of the Method. While the training fee won’t increase, you will be responsible for paying for his additional board and care, which the clinician training your horse will discuss with you.

If we feel veterinary care is required, we’ll notify you and see to it that your horse is treated. In the event of an emergency, you’ll always be contacted, but if we can’t get in touch with you immediately, we’ll go ahead with care. You will be responsible for covering all veterinary expenses.

Each horse will be treated as an individual and progressed at his own rate of learning. With that being said, we can’t guarantee how quickly each horse will learn. The majority of horses will be able to complete the Fundamentals training program within six weeks. However, if the horse came with really bad behavior or goes lame and needs time off, it’ll take longer to get him to that level.

If the situation arises in which your horse does experience a learning curve, his time will be extended by two weeks to ensure that he receives his full training through the Fundamentals level of the Method. While the training fee won’t increase, you will be responsible for paying for his additional board and care, which the clinician training your horse will discuss with you.

Our goal is to get each horse to perform the Fundamentals level of the Method to at least a B+ level, and we will make every effort to meet this expectation. However, each horse is an individual. Not all horses are good-minded, have willing attitudes and possess the athletic ability to reach an A level. If a horse has a sorry attitude and can’t move well, he might only get to a B level, but he’ll certainly be improved from when he was brought to us. Just keep in mind we’re not magicians – we can’t turn a lump of coal into a nugget of gold. We’ll give it our best effort, but reality is reality.

Throughout his training, you’ll be kept up to date on your horse’s progress through the Fundamentals every two weeks by the clinician training your horse. You’ll receive your first phone call two weeks after the horse has been in training, and then four weeks into the horse’s training you’ll receive another phone call. During this call, the clinician will indicate whether the horse will be ready to complete the course in six weeks or whether he may need additional time to get to the desired level of performance. If additional training is required, you won’t be billed for the training, but you will be responsible for the extended board. Additional training would be necessary if the horse came to the ranch with extreme training issues, has a bad attitude and/or had time off due to lameness or illness.

Other than the phone calls listed above, you will be contacted if your horse becomes ill or gets injured and veterinary attention is needed now or possibly in the future. That means if the horse is injured beyond a basic cut or scrape, you’ll receive a notification call.

Because of the clinicians’ rigorous schedules, all phone calls will be by appointment only. Please do not call the clinician training your horse every other day or stop by the facility on your own accord.

No, personal visits are not permitted. Clinicians are responsible for training several horses each and are committed to our goal of bringing the best out in each horse. Allowing owners to randomly visit their horses would consume large amounts of the clinicians’ valuable time. You will be kept up to date on your horse’s progress through telephone calls scheduled with the clinician your horse.

Once your horse has successfully completed each level of training (Fundamentals, Intermediate and Advanced), you will be invited to the facility for a day’s lesson with the clinician who trained your horse. During this lesson, the clinician will work with you one-on-one, showing you exactly what your horse knows and helping you refine your application of the Method. The date of your lesson and when you’ll pick your horse up will be finalized during your horse’s fifth or sixth week of training. (Lesson and pick up dates depend on the horse’s progress and therefore can’t be scheduled until he’s completed his fifth or sixth week of training.)

The clinician who trained your horse will spend an entire day with you ($1,000 value) to ensure that you thoroughly understand the training that your horse has received. It’s important to us that you understand how to continue your horse’s training at home so you can experience the same level of success and continue to strengthen your partnership with him. On your lesson day, the clinician will work your horse in the arena and over the obstacle course (weather permitting), showing you how your horse was trained and all that he knows. You will then get to do groundwork with your horse and ride your horse in an arena while the clinician coaches you. Throughout the lesson, you’ll be encouraged to ask the clinician questions, and they’ll help you refine your understanding of the Fundamentals.

No. This lesson day is meant for you and your horse in training. It’s not meant to be a social occasion for your friends, or an opportunity for you to bring another horse to the ranch to receive lessons on. Throughout his training, you will be kept up to date on your horse’s progress, his strengths, his weaknesses, etc. By the time you arrive for your lesson, you will thoroughly understand where he is in his training and what he has gone through. Others who aren’t privy to the horse’s background can be quick to make judgments or jump to conclusions based on what they see during the private lesson. Rather than spending time answering others’ questions or concerns, Clinton would rather the clinician concentrated on helping you learn how to work with your horse. Having one of Clinton’s trainers at your disposal for an entire day is a great learning opportunity, and we want you to take full advantage of it!

It is highly recommended that you are a premium No Worries Club member or at the least own the Fundamentals Kit so that you can continue to understand and train your horse after you’ve gotten him home. Think of the Fundamentals Kit as your owner’s manual for your horse. It wouldn’t be practical to invest thousands of dollars into your horse’s training and spend this much time to get him trained without really understanding what he knows or how to operate him. It is absolutely crucial to your success. Even though you receive an entire day’s lesson at the ranch, you won’t possibly be able to remember everything the clinician taught you. Being a premium No Worries Club member is strongly encouraged so you can continue to advance your partnership with your horse.

Your horse will be ridden in the ranch’s indoor arena, outdoor arenas, around the obstacle course and in the pasture.

The Downunder Horsemanship app is a free download that gives you access to Clinton’s training content.

This on-the-go, interactive training tool:

• • Provides access to the Downunder Horsemanship Method, Clinton’s tips and selected full-length training sessions to improve your horsemanship.
  • Connects No Worries Club members to exclusive content, including monthly videos, Q&As with Clinton, the Testing the Method series, forums, and issues of the quarterly No Worries Journal.
  • Allows you to interact with your digital kits and premium content purchased through Downunder Horsemanship.

Key features of the Downunder Horsemanship app:

• Download videos and training content to access while you’re at the barn or on the trail without eating up your data.
• Bookmark important tips you want to refer back to.
• Take notes while watching the digital kit videos.
• Use integrated links within the app to always stay connected to Downunder Horsemanship’s events and news and updates.

The app will continually be updated with new and helpful video tutorials and content.

The app is a free download from the App Store and Google Play.

The app is a free download for everyone! While there are hours of training content available for everyone to view at no cost, No Worries Club members have full access to all of their exclusive benefits that include: Clinton’s TV show library, Q&A sessions with Clinton, the NWC video library and all of the issues of the No Worries Journal. Premium No Worries Club members will also be able to access all of the training kits and video series. Learn more about the premium No Worries Club membership in this video.

The Downunder Horsemanship app offers much more than just the ability to view and download videos. You can also read and download past issues of the No Worries Journal, access the latest news and updates from Downunder Horsemanship, jump on to the No Worries Club forums, get information about our events, and learn more about our clinicians and ambassadors and how they can help you.

The Downunder Horsemanship app is available for iOS and Android. The iOS version is available to download for free on the App Store. The Android version is available to download for free from Google Play.

The iOS version requires iOS 9.3 or later and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

The Android version requires Android 5.0 and up.

Be sure that you’re logging on to the app with your No Worries Club credentials. If you sign in to the app as a guest, you will not be able to view member content or any digital content you’ve purchased.

If you’re using the Downunder Horsemanship app, on the sign-in screen, select the “Forgot Password” option. Enter your account email address and you’ll be emailed a password reminder.

If you’re accessing digital content you’ve purchased through the Digital Content page of the Downunder Horsemanship website, click on the “Forgot password?” prompt. Enter your account email address and you’ll be emailed a password reminder.

If you cannot remember the email address associated with your account, contact the Downunder Horsemanship office via email at [email protected] or by phone 888-287-7432.

Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday thru Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST Friday.

You can join the club on our website www.noworriesclub.com. You can also give us a call at 888-287-7432, and we’ll help you sign up.

Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday thru Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST Friday.

The Downunder Horsemanship app provides free training content to everyone and connects No Worries Club members to the benefits that come with their level of membership. The app also allows you to access and download digital training kits and content you’ve purchased through Downunder Horsemanship.

The digital kits are the digital versions of Clinton’s training kits made up of DVDs and Arena Mates and/or books. In order to access the digital kits, you must either become a premium No Worries Club member or purchase the kits individually through the Downunder Horsemanship e-store. Digital kits can be accessed through the Downunder Horsemanship app as well as from your computer using the Downunder Horsemanship website.

Digital kits can be purchased through Downunder Horsemanship for $399.99 for No Worries Club members or $599.99 for non-members.

Or, you can become a premium No Worries Club member and have unlimited access to all of the kits for $39.99/month or $399.99/year. No Worries Club membership is an annual commitment. Learn more about becoming a premium club member in this video.

You can purchase a digital kit through our e-store or by calling 888-287-7432.

Our office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday thru Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST Friday.

Or, you can become a premium No Worries Club member and have unlimited access to all of the kits for $39.99/month or $399.99/year. No Worries Club membership is an annual commitment. Learn more about becoming a premium club member in this video.

Yes. The digital kits are standalone products.

As soon as you purchase digital content or become a premium No Worries Club member, you’ll have immediate access to the content.

Purchasing a digital kit gives you lifetime access to it.

All of our training kits and DVD series are now available as digital downloads.

You can access the digital content you’ve purchased through the Downunder Horsemanship app or through the Downunder Horsemanship website on your computer.

To access your purchased digital content on the Downunder Horsemanship app:

1. Download the Downunder Horsemanship app. It’s a free download from the App Store and Google Play.

2. Once you have the app downloaded, log in to the app using your credentials.

3. When you’re logged in to the app, go to the “Training Kits and Premium Content” section.

4. Click on the content you’ve purchased and you’ll be able to view the videos and any Arena Mates or books that are included with the series.

To access your purchased digital content on the Downunder Horsemanship website:

1. Go to downunderhorsemanship.com.

2. Click on the “Digital Content” tab at the top of the screen.

3. Scroll down the page to the login section and enter your credentials.

4. When you’re logged in to your account, click on the content you’ve purchased. You’ll be able to view the videos and any Arena Mates or books that are included with the series.

Yes. You can download videos and Arena Mates and books directly to your mobile device. This allows you to view the content without having to be connected to the internet or using your mobile data.

No. You can view all of the content of a digital kit on your computer, but you cannot download it directly to your computer.

No. In order to view any content you download (videos, Arena Mates, or books) to your device, you must go through the Downunder Horsemanship app. Once content is downloaded to your personal device, you do not need to be connected to the internet or to use your mobile data to view it.

No, you do not need to be a No Worries Club member to purchase a digital training kit. However, No Worries Club members do receive exclusive pricing on all products, including digital kits, and premium No Worries Club members receive unlimited access to all of the training kits and video series. Learn more about the options available in this video.

If you purchase a digital kit, you’ll have lifetime access to it, whether you’re a No Worries Club member or not.

If you become a premium No Worries Club member, you’ll have access to all of the training kits and video series while you’re a member.

Yes. The Downunder Horsemanship app is available on AppleTV, Amazon Fire and Android TV.

To add the Downunder Horsemanship channel to your account if you’re using Apple TV, Android TV or Amazon Fire, perform a search for “Downunder Horsemanship.” When the channel appears, click on it to add it to your lineup.

You will not be able to print the Arena Mates or any books included with the digital content.

All of the digital content you purchase can be viewed through the Downunder Horsemanship website using a computer.

To access your purchased digital content on the Downunder Horsemanship website:

1. Go to downunderhorsemanship.com.

2. Click on the “Digital Content” tab at the top of the screen.

3. Scroll down the page to the login section and enter your credentials.

4. When you’re logged in to your account, click on the content you’ve purchased. You’ll be able to view the videos and any Arena Mates or books that are included with the series.

Yes. The digital training series give you all of the information and lessons included on the DVDs and Arena Mates or books. The digital Fundamentals Series includes the 100-page Philosophy book.

You can download videos and Arena Mates and books directly to your mobile device. This allows you to view the content without using your mobile data.

All of the videos and Arena Mates and/or books included with each training kit are able to be downloaded directly to your mobile device. Before going to the barn, while you are connected to the internet, download the lessons you plan to work on during your training session. You’ll be able to access the videos and Arena Mates without an issue while you’re working with your horse.

There are two things that Downunder Horsemanship recommends doing to prepare yourself for the Academy. First, work with as many horses as possible through the Fundamentals. Every horse will teach you something different. Many people are really good at working with one particular horse that they’ve gotten to know inside and out, but when you give them a new horse to train, they struggle and fail. A good horseman knows how to adjust to working with a hot, reactive, sensitive type of a horse and also one that is lazy, dull, and disrespectful. The more feel, timing and experience you develop before arriving at the Academy, the more likely you will succeed as a Method Ambassador.

The second thing you can do is to study the Fundamentals Kit—know it, memorize it, and understand every word of it. There is a direct correlation between how well someone knows the Fundamentals and how successful they are during the Academy. So use any time you have before arriving at the ranch to study. A great tip is to download the Downunder Horsemanship app and listen to the lessons as you’re going about your day — while you’re working horses, driving, working around the barn, etc. The more you read it, hear it, and experience it, the more you’ll understand it and remember it.

Yes, Method Ambassadors may use Clinton’s name to promote themselves, purchase booth space to promote themselves at Walkabout Events, and purchase marketing materials, such as business cards, shirts, and posters, from Downunder Horsemanship. Downunder Horsemanship’s website will also include your photo and contact information and Downunder Horsemanship will publish a half-page profile in the No Worries Journal introducing you to club members and advertising your availability.

Professional Clinicians may also use Clinton’s name to promote themselves and purchase marketing materials from Downunder Horsemanship. Downunder Horsemanship will also include photo, biography, videos, and clinic schedule on its website, advertise you as a Professional Clinician in every edition of the No Worries Journal, and provide you the opportunity to promote yourself and work with Clinton in the arena at Walkabout Events.

You may instruct private lessons, teach clinics, train horses for the public, work with Clinton in the arena at tours and clinics, and teach the whole Method, including Intermediate, Advanced, Foal Training, Colt Starting, and Trick Training.

You may instruct private lessons, teach small clinics, and train horses for the public.

No, there’s no requirement to teach the public after receiving the ambassador training. Many individuals have participated in the Academy because they want one-on-one instruction from Clinton for an extended period of time.

Yes, both Method Ambassadors and Professional Clinicians are required to assist Downunder Horsemanship at one event each year. This provides the opportunity to increase your horsemanship knowledge.

No. A licensing fee is due each year

Method Ambassadors and Professional Clinicians pay an annual licensing fee each year in order to keep their certification.

All participants will be tested on their knowledge of Downunder Horsemanship’s horsemanship philosophy. To demonstrate mastery of the philosophy, you must score at least a B+. All participants will also take a practical exam during the last week of the Academy. You will be evaluated on every Fundamentals exercise with one of your horses and must earn at least a B+ to be recognized as a Method Ambassador.

If you score at least a B+ on the theory test as well as the practical exam and consistently demonstrate the four core values, you will be recognized by Downunder Horsemanship as a Method Ambassador. This recognition is not, however, guaranteed. Not everyone who participates in the Academy successfully completes the Method Ambassador program.

Your friends and family are welcome to visit you on the weekends (Saturday and Sunday only) if training sessions are not being held. They are not allowed on the ranch during the week or anytime that training sessions are being held. Any visitors who disrupt training or behave in a manner Downunder Horsemanship deems inappropriate or unwelcome, are prohibited from being on ranch property at any time.

Dress is casual. During the summer months, we highly recommend wearing lightweight, long-sleeve shirts and a straw hat to keep the sun off of you. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Wear comfortable boots that have a heel. We also recommend bringing a rain slicker and pair of mud boots for when it rains.

Participants may board their horses on the ranch for no additional fee, subject to the terms of the Academy Agreement and Equine Boarding Agreement. Participants will be responsible for providing shavings for bedding and feed for their horses. You are solely responsible for the care and welfare of your horses, including feeding and watering your horses as well as cleaning stalls, doctoring, and all necessary action to ensure the safety and welfare of your horses.

You must bring the following common medicines and doctoring agents to be used on your horses if necessary:

• Vetericyn
• Bottle of Penicillin
• Bottle of SMZ (Sulfamethoxazole) tablets
• Tube or bottle of Bute (Phenylbutazone)
• Tube of eye ointment
• Corona or other multi-purpose ointment
• Thermometer
• Vet Wrap
• Poultice bandages
• 60ml syringes
• 35ml syringes
• 12ml syringes
• 16 gauge needles, 1″ long
• 20 gauge needles, 1 1/2″ long
• Scissors
• Elasticon (medical adhesive tape)
• Nonstick medical pads/bandages
• Grooming and bathing supplies

Participants will be given two 10’x10’ stalls for their horses.

Downunder Horsemanship will provide the following for Participants:

• A wooden pallet on which to store their hay and feed. Pallet will be placed in front of each Participant’s designated stall area. Plan on being able to keep about a week’s worth of feed in your stall area.
• Community-use wash racks
• Community-use hoses for watering and bathing horses
• Community-use wheelbarrows

You’ll need the following items:

• Shavings for your stalls. There are no restrictions on the type of shavings you use.
• Pitchfork to clean stalls
• At least 4, preferably 6, buckets to use to feed and water your horses. (Stalls will not have mangers or waterers.) One bucket should be used for feed and two buckets to provide water for each horse.
• Straps to hang the buckets in the stalls
• 2 hay bags
• Saddle rack to set up outside your stall
• Bridle hooks/rack to hang outside your stall
• 2 Aussie Tie Rings and chains to connect the rings to the stalls to tie your horses. There will be no Patience Poles.
• Lawn chair to use during classroom sessions
• 10’x10′ tarp to cover feed or tack and equipment
• Coolers or Snuggies for your horses

You must bring your own tack and it must all be Downunder Horsemanship product, no exceptions.  The following is a list of required equipment that you must bring to the start of the Academy:

• Two rope halter and 14-foot lead rope sets;
• Two handy stick and string sets;
• Aussie saddle with horn;
• PRS pad;
• Breast collar;
• Bridle with Mecate rein set;
• Smooth snaffle, twisted snaffle, and square snaffle;
• Two sets of legacy boots (front);
• Two sets of legacy boots (hind);
• Extra stick tips;
• Plastic bags to attach to Handy Stick for desensitizing; and
• Stock whip (optional).
• It is also HIGHLY recommended that you bring three girths of different sizes. Horses will lose weight with the intense workload.

If you graduate the course, you’ll be required to have a like new (meaning clean and presentable) halter and lead rope set, stick and string, and legacy boots to put on your horse for the promotional photo shoot.

All horses need a current Coggins (within the last year) and a Health Certificate (within the last 30 days).

Yes, but it is STRONGLY DISCOURAGED and should be avoided if possible. Participants must understand the HUGE risk they are assuming by bringing someone else’s horse to the Academy. If the owner of the horse decides to back out at the last minute or pull the horse from training halfway through the Academy, you’re out of luck. Downunder Horsemanship will not refund any payments made to participate in the Academy.

If you do make the unwise and risky decision to bring someone else’s horse to the program, the owner of the horse is not permitted at the ranch to watch the training classes. Further, we highly encourage you to partner with someone who has your best interests at heart. That means that you know each other personally, they are familiar with how you work with horses and care for them, they are familiar with Clinton and the Method, and perhaps most importantly, they want you to succeed in the program and have a successful future as a trainer.

Choosing to work with a person who has no interest in your success in the program or your future as a trainer and/or is looking for a free or discounted option to get their horse trained will get you into trouble EVERY SINGLE TIME. Do not do it. If an owner does not understand or is not happy with how you train or care for their horse—even if you do a great job—they can ruin your name and career before it even gets started.

The best option is to buy a couple of inexpensive horses to use for the program so that you’re the sole owner and can avoid the inherent risks that come with working with someone else’s horse.

No. The Method Ambassador program is dedicated to teaching you how to train a horse through the Fundamentals level of the Method. All the horses will progress through the training at the same rate. If a horse goes lame after three weeks of training, you will not have time to bring a new horse up to speed with the program. This is why we require all participants to bring two horses. If one horse goes lame, you’ll still have another horse to continue working with and test with.

Yes, when training for the Method Ambassador, you must bring two horses to train during the Academy.

The horses:

• must be under 10 years of age;
• must be geldings or mares (no stallions);
• must have had at least 60 rides (no colts or horses that have not been started under saddle);
• must not have any previous training in the Method;
• must be currently sound and have no history of lameness; and
• is not a gaited horse or an Arabian.

Downunder Horsemanship VERY HIGHLY recommends that your horses come in shod on all four feet. This helps to prevent horses from going lame because of sore feet. We do a lot of riding outside on hard terrain, and most horses that start the program barefoot will get sore.
Downunder Horsemanship highly discourages participants from bringing any type of gaited horse or Arabian. Every horse has a job he is bred to do—work cows, slide to a stop, pull carts, etc. Gaited horses are bred to go fast in a straight line. A large part of the Method is teaching horses to become soft and supple throughout their whole bodies. Gaited horses are not designed to be supple throughout their bodies and are not designed to be athletic enough to do maneuvers such as rollbacks, circles or tight turns. As a general rule, Arabians are hot, reactive and bred to go long distances. In general, they do not have the natural disposition to be quiet, safe trail horses that a beginner could ride. Can you take a gaited horse or an Arabian through the Method? Absolutely, we’ve taken many gaited horses and Arabians through the Method here at the ranch; but, when you’re first learning the Method, it would be wise to choose horses that will help you succeed in your training, rather than make your training more difficult.

Yes, you may leave the Academy at any time; however, your payment of the Application Fee and Academy Fee are non-refundable. Absolutely no exceptions will be made, regardless of the circumstances.

Food will not be provided and there will not be a kitchen or other area to prepare your food. Your best option is to pack your lunch or plan to run into town or to the place you’re staying to grab something to eat. The nearest fast food restaurants are approximately 8 minutes away from the ranch.

Be sure to bring plenty of water to drink throughout the day so that you stay hydrated. Many participants bring small coolers with them in order to always have a drink on hand.

During the Method Ambassador program, all participants receive four hours of instruction, five days a week. When not in class, participants will train their second horse, study for the theory exam, and care for their horses. Don’t be fooled into thinking the Academy is just a four-hour day, five days a week. You’ll need to care for your horses seven days a week and will spend full days at the ranch between attending class and ensuring that both of your horses receive training, are making progress and are in good condition.

Participants are required to secure their own housing. RV hookups and/or dry camping are not available at the Ranch. Farmington, Arkansas offers numerous housing options. Participants may stay in an RV park, lease an apartment or home, or reside in a short-term hotel.

The Method Ambassador program is seven weeks in length.

Once we receive your Academy Application, Application Fee, and Initial Payment, Downunder Horsemanship will send you an Academy Agreement to review and sign. Once Downunder Horsemanship receives your signed Academy Agreement, you will be sent written confirmation that you have secured participation in the Academy and your money will then be non-refundable. Applicants have 14 days from the date of receipt of the Academy Agreement to return the signed document or the slot will be released to the next applicant. Because Downunder Horsemanship can only accommodate a select number of participants a year, the Application Fee and any payments towards the Academy Fee are non-refundable to ensure only those committed to participating in the Academy are guaranteed the opportunity to participate. Downunder Horsemanship limits the number of Participants in the Academy to ensure that each Participant receives the individualized attention necessary to learn the Method.

We encourage you to submit your completed Academy Application and pay the Application Fee and Initial Payment as soon as possible to secure your slot in the Academy.

THE APPLICATION FEE, INITIAL PAYMENT, AND ANY PAYMENT TOWARDS THE ACADEMY FEE ARE NON-REFUNDABLE REGARDLESS OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

Unfortunately, Downunder Horsemanship cannot accept applications from anyone under the age of 18. You will need to wait until you are 18 years of age before applying.

All horsemen who apply to the Academy will begin the Method Ambassador program. If you complete the Academy, excelled in your training and horsemanship skills, and exhibit the four core values of Downunder Horsemanship, you may be invited to continue your training to become a Professional Clinician.

The Academy will take place at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch in Farmington, Arkansas. The facility is built to Clinton’s specifications and offers world-class amenities. Participants will work in roundpens and arenas, on the ranch’s obstacle course and will have the opportunity to train on the trail.

The start date for the Academy varies each year. Course date information can be found on the Events page.

Children 12 and under receive free admission to Walkabout Tours.

Only licensed service animals are permitted at the events. All other pets will not be allowed through the gates.

You may take as many still photos as you want. Video recording and audio recording are strictly prohibited and will be grounds for eviction from the event and/or confiscation of the recording device.

Yes. Ease of accessibility is determined by each facility. Find out more about each host facility by visiting the Schedule page and then visiting the host facility’s website.

No.

No. Tickets for each tour stop are only good for that event location. Please note that tickets cannot be photocopied. However, tickets are transferable – you may give them to your friends or family as gifts. Tickets are not exchangeable for product or cash and cannot be used for entry into clinics.

Members of Clinton Anderson’s No Worries Club are given Five Free Tickets to attend any of the Walkabout Tours. To get your free tickets you must be a No Worries Club member. You can find out more about the No Worries Club by visiting www.noworriesclub.com. If you are a member and would like to request your five free tickets, please call our office at 1-888-AUSSIE-2.

Every year, we select different cities all over America to host the Walkabout Tours. Visit the Events page to see the schedule and the location of each facility.

Yes. Clinton will have a wide variety of his products available for sale at the tour. No Worries Club members receive up to 50% discounts on tack and video products.

Contact the host facility for their rules and regulations regarding outside food and beverages. Find out more about each host facility by visiting the Schedule page and then visiting the facility’s website.

Yes. Concessions will be available to purchase at the event.

Yes. Clinton uses horses from the local area at each Tour. Demo horses are chosen about one month before the event and you will be contacted by phone if you are a contender.

Clinton brings his personal horses to every tour to perform advanced riding and groundwork demonstrations. The horses Clinton works with have been trained through the Fundamentals, Intermediate and Advanced levels of the Method and highlight the rewarding partnership that can be achieved between a horse and human. Phoenix, Clinton’s miniature horse, also comes to every tour. You’re sure to meet him while waiting to enter the facility.

Clinton also uses local horses with longstanding problems at each tour to best demonstrate how to begin the Method. These horses are selected by the Downunder Horsemanship team from an online application. The very first time Clinton meets the horses is when they enter the arena and are introduced to the crowd at the tour.

Yes. Clinton schedules time throughout the weekend to meet horse lovers and sign autographs.

No. The shows on Saturday and Sunday are different. Clinton demonstrates different parts of his Method each day. Visit the Walkabout Tour page to know what happens on tour and to see a detailed agenda for the weekend.

Learn how to enroll in the Clinton Anderson Clinician Academy and start the process of becoming a clinician or ambassador by visiting our website.

Yes, most clinicians and ambassadors do. Please contact the individual directly for information regarding the training of personal horses.

In order to get the most out of your clinic experience, we recommend you are familiar with the Fundamentals level of the Method. The more familiar you are with the Fundamentals exercises, the more you’ll get out of the clinic and the more improvement you’ll see from both you and your horse. All of the exercises and information the clinicians will cover in the three-day clinic can be found on the Fundamentals Series.

Below is a checklist of the equipment you need to have in order to participate in a private lesson or three-day Fundamentals Clinic.

• Riding boots. Proper riding boots with a heel are required. No flip flops, tennis shoes or footwear other than approved riding boots will be allowed in the arena.
• Downunder Horsemanship Rope Halter and 14′ Lead Rope
• Handy Stick and String
• Bridle with snaffle bit and chin strap. Mecate reins or loop reins with a spanker are highly recommended. No SHANK BITS.
• Well-fitting saddle and saddle pad with correctly sized girth.

Private lessons are a great opportunity to receive personalized instruction from a clinician or ambassador. You may invite a clinician or ambassador to your home to work with you one-on-one. Or, you can split the cost with a group of friends. In addition to the cost of instruction, the host will be responsible for all of the clinician’s or ambassador’s costs, including travel expenses, meals and lodging.

Each of the clinicians and ambassadors attended the Clinician Academy and Clinton was impressed with their standout ability as horsemen and their overwhelming desire to share the Method. Method Ambassadors completed a seven-week course at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch and are certified to teach the Fundamentals level of the Method. Certified Clinicians received in-depth training in the Fundamentals level of the Method, and Professional Clinicians received additional training in topics such as Intermediate, Advanced, Colt Starting, Foal Training and Trick Training. Professional Clinicians are certified to teach all levels and topics of the Method.

Learn more about the rigorous training the clinicians and ambassadors receive at www.clintonandersonacademy.com.

Clinton hand-selected the individuals he certified as clinicians because they embody the four core values of Downunder Horsemanship – hard working, ambitious, loyal and personable. Not only are they excellent horsemen, but they also have great people skills. They truly believe in the Method® and are dedicated to teaching just like Clinton. “Each of the clinicians has impressed me with their ability to achieve top-level results,” Clinton says. “They are extremely passionate about the Method® and possess all of the qualities I am looking for in an individual.”

Professional Clinicians learn the Fundamentals, Intermediate, Advanced, Colt Starting, Foal Training and Trick Training levels of the Method in depth at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch. Professional Clinicians receive Clinton’s and Downunder Horsemanship’s full support and marketing efforts to build their careers.

Certified Clinicians learn the Fundamentals level of the Method in depth at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch. Certified Clinicians receive Clinton’s and Downunder Horsemanship’s full support and marketing efforts to build their careers.

Method Ambassadors spend seven weeks at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch training two of their personal horses through the Fundamentals level of the Method. Upon successfully completing the course, they receive backing from Clinton and Downunder Horsemanship to share the Method on a local level.

The Walkabout Tour is great fun – it is two days of equine entertainment at its best. Combining demonstrations, instruction and audience participation, the Walkabout Tour is a horse lover’s extravaganza. The tour is hosted by world renowned clinician and television celebrity Clinton Anderson. This is a great opportunity for people to experience first hand Clinton’s method of training horses. Clinton demonstrates the horse’s athleticism and intelligence with inspiring demonstrations using his personal horses. He also uses local, untrained horses to demonstrate how he teaches his techniques. The tour is kind of like going to a concert – there’s music, lights and action. The only difference is that when you leave you’ll have a greater understanding of how your horse learns and how you should interact with your horse to get results. To book your tour ticket now, click here.

A Clinton Anderson Clinic is a multi-day event hosted by Clinton. Thirty participants and their horses spend multiple days learning Clinton’s Method both on the ground and under saddle. During the clinic, participants cover the exercises highlighted in Clinton’s educational Method kits – Fundamentals, Intermediate or Advanced, depending on the level of the clinic. Clinton also utilizes assistants so that there are always multiple sets of eyes watching your progress to ensure that you are on the right track.

Learn more about Ranch Clinics.

Clinton’s Professional Clinicians and Method Ambassadors also host clinics and private lessons where they teach the Method in the same format. To find out more about clinics and private lessons hosted by Professional Clinicians and Method Ambassadors visit the Certified Clinician website.