GARY CLAY
Master Horseman - Biography
Expert Witness - Equine Law, Horse Appraiser, Horse Show Judge
Horse Training

Gary was the founder and head trainer of Del Camino Equestrian Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona with over 150 full time students who competed on the Local, Regional and National levels. Gary has trained National showmen who compete currently. He has worked on the sets of movies such as “Far and Away” and the “Young Riders” television series. Gary takes pride in being specially trained by the "old masters" and has received instruction in classical dressage, jumping and western disciplines.

Gary has lectured, coached and judged all over the world.

Gary's passion, dedication, and love for these beautiful creatures has evolved into the special gentle art of training through trust and respect.

This very unique approach is known as T.R.U.E.

Trust......Respect......Understanding......Excellence

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INSTRUCTIONAL

College Lecturer and Instructor, Equine physiology and psychology
Guest Instructor, Arabian Judges School
Guest panel member, Judges Certification
English & Western disciplines
Farm Management, Breeding and Nutrition

NATIONAL LEVEL TRAINING, Youth and Adult

Western
English
Equitation
Dressage
Jumping
Reining
Horsemanship
Halter
Showmanship

NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Arizona All Arabian Association
Desert Caballeros
Arabian Horse Association
World Arabian Horse Organization (W.A.H.O.)
American Quarter Horse Association
American Paint Horse Association
Western Horse Council for the United States Equestrian Association
Professional Horseman’s Association of America

SHOW RING COMPETITION and JUDGING

Multiple National Championships and "Top 10's" earned
Local, Regional and National Judging
Level One Status (Highest Classification)

LICENSES

United States Equestrian Association "large R" judge status
Level One Specialty card in Reining & Equitation