About
The Trainers
Clinton Anderson
Master Horseman
One of the world’s most sought-after clinicians, Clinton has dedicated his life to helping others realize their horsemanship dreams and keeping them inspired to achieve their goals. Born and raised in Australia, Clinton grew up with a love of horses, and by the age of 15 was apprenticing with some of the best trainers in the country. In 1997, he came to the United States where he continued pursuing his passion for horses and established Downunder Horsemanship and his renowned horsemanship method. Clinton’s Method is based on mutual respect and understanding, and gives you the knowledge you need to become a skilled horseman and train your horse to be a more consistent and willing partner. Having helped thousands of horse owners, the Method is a proven formula for success.
    Following the Method, you can:
  • Better understand the way your horse communicates.
  • Increase the level of respect and responsiveness
    with your horse.
  • Improve your confidence and horsemanship knowledge.
  • Increase your safety and enjoyment while working
    with your horse.
When you send your horse to the Academy for training, you get Clinton’s guarantee that your horse will execute the Fundamentals to the best of his ability. With over 20 years of experience working with problem horses and starting colts, Clinton’s got the experience and knowledge to know exactly what a horse needs to excel and live up to his full potential.
Shana Terry
Professional Clinician
Shana started studying with Clinton and learning the Method when she was 14 years old, and completed the rigorous apprenticeship program in 2009. Shana has traveled the country teaching hundreds of horse owners how to better communicate with their horses using the Method. Clinton considers the experienced horsewoman his top hand and a Method expert. Today, Shana is living her dream of training horses, teaching clinics and helping with the Academy as a Clinton Anderson Professional Clinician. Her passion for learning and for helping people improve their horsemanship has never wavered, and her ability to help horse owners improve their training techniques and her insatiable desire to learn make her an outstanding teacher and communicator.
Clinton and Shana oversee the Academy Horse Program and work with Academy students on a daily basis to ensure each horse is being trained properly in the Method and meeting Clinton's high level of expectations. Clinton selects each Academy student for their outstanding skills as horsemen, communicators and their desire to share the Method with horse owners.
At the ranch, Academy students live and breathe Clinton’s approach to horsemanship and are tested over their knowledge of the Method daily. With the Downunder Horsemanship name riding on each horse, you can rest assured Clinton and Shana are very much involved in the daily training of the horses and are committed to seeing that each horse reaches the best of his potential at the Fundamentals Level.
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