Good Luck to Our Academy Students

It’s an exciting and pivotal week at the Downunder Horsemanship Ranch as the horsemen enrolled in the 2025 Clinician Academy are in their final testing. The dedicated students have already passed a written exam that covered the philosophy behind the Method. Now, they are demonstrating everything they’ve learned throughout the rigorous program. Clinton is personally evaluating each horseman on both groundwork and riding exercises, ensuring they meet the high standards he requires to teach the Method.

Testing covers every aspect of the curriculum, from establishing respect and control on the ground to achieving softness and responsiveness under saddle. Each horseman will be scored on their technical execution and understanding of the Method.

Once testing is completed, scores will be carefully reviewed and final grades will be tallied. Those who meet the required criteria will officially receive certification as Method Ambassadors, a title that signifies their commitment to excellence and their ability to represent the Downunder Horsemanship brand with integrity and passion.

To honor their hard work and celebrate their achievement, a graduation ceremony will be held Wednesday evening. This special event is always a highlight of the Academy, giving the graduating horsemen a chance to reflect on their journey, share their experiences and look forward to their future as Method Ambassadors. The horsemen’s families are invited to the ceremony and Clinton will present each graduate with their certificate.

Join us in wishing all the horsemen the best of luck with their testing! We’ll announce the graduates Wednesday evening.

Learn more about the Clinician Academy on our website.