"A true disciple of the forward seat", "There is a need more than ever, for real horse trainers in America, not just riding coaches! Clay exemplifies the term, horseman, keep at it, keep at it". 

George H. Morris 

  Former Chef D' Equipe U.S. Showjumping team

                                                                                                                                                        1959 Gold Pan American games 

                                                                                                                                                              1960 Silver Rome Olympics 

                                                                                                                                                        Multiple International G.P winner

 

"Most people (trainers) are just concerned about what's in it for them"..."If there were more trainers like Clay, there would be a lot more horse owners!"

Rich Fellers
2012 World Cup Showjumping Champion
2012 USET Team London Olympics
Pan American medalist
Multiple World Cup Finalist

"I think Clay has spent a lot of time training horses, perhaps a lot more than as a show rider, over the years. Starting young horses, working with problem horses and bringing them to high competitive levels. Clay has been around the show circuit for years and has trained with some top trainers, I would say he has an extensive background in horses."

"Judging by the way his horses perform that he trains, by the way he handles them, his outward actions and by the way he passes that along to his students, I would say he is  a true Horseman by definition!"

Susan Hutchison
Susan Hutchison Show Stables

Show Jumping hall of fame

6 time FEI World Cup rider

"Clay has been in the horse training business for a long time and I have seen through the years that he has the ability to bring up young horses and aspiring riders all the way to the top of our sport."
 " In the past ten years, I  have seen him conduct himself in a professional way, with clients and his peers and demonstrate with his knowledge and experience a high note of horsemanship and has been a pleasure to share his friendship in our sport!'

Claudio Gallo
Royal Horse Stables

"Clay is a very able and adept horseman, he knows the business inside and out,  I trust Clay's judgment explicitly, from training our young horses to buying and selling our bloodstock".

"Clay Jackson is the difference that distances his operation above most others and I am in complete support of his efforts--I know his future entails tough demands but will be very rewarding considering his business skills and determination. He is a very good man!"

Col. Julian R. McFadden (USAF, Ret.)
Owner, Pleasure Acres Farm

" I have a lot of respect or Clay as a horseman and would refer students and owners to him any time without reservation.  Clay has done a masterful job training, having ridden his horses..!"

Hugh White
Hugh White training Stables

"I always come away from a lesson feeling elated, confident and with a sense of accomplishment. It's rare to find a good horse trainer that's also a good people person. He looks at both you and your horse, then structures the lesson according to what you most need to work on. There's no cookie cutter teaching!"

Mimi O'Conner
Student

 "I've known Clay for a number of years since he moved to Sonoma County, and most recently we were both based at Sonoma Mountain Equestrian Center in Petaluma, CA. Clay feels a deep love for horses and a profound understanding of the Thoroughbred, which is not encountered so often in these times. Clay has trained with the best in show jumping, he brings that knowledge and discipline into his work as a horse trainer and teacher of show jumpers. He has great integrity with his horses and his clients, and he deserves admiration for his accomplishments." 


 

Gwen Justis
Cimmaron Sanctuary
 

"I have been riding for over 20 years (I took a few years off after college and having a baby) and I competed on the A circuit quite a bit when I was younger. 

I started riding again 2 yrs ago and I have had the privilege to be riding with Clay Jackson. I know that he was teaching in Oregon and Sacramento, but he recently moved to Santa Rosa, CA. I have ridden with some great trainers, but what he has taught me in the past few months is remarkable. He is very thorough, and really explains why things are working or not. He truly has a love for the animal, and really enjoys what he is doing. I love coming out to the barn, and I am learning so much. If you have the opportunity to take lessons with or board your horse at Clay's barn I would definitely do it!!!"

 

Molly Hamblin
Student
 

"Clay did an excellent job as (Ride Director), for the Olympic Pentathlon World Cup held at Sun Stadium in Palm Springs, California"

Graham Sutherland
GraSar Productions Inc

"Quality horsemanship.. great attention to detail, what trainers need to be"
Thomas Yarborough, DVM
Nor Cal Surgical