Cowboy - Warrior Clinic
WHO:
For those of you who are looking to learn the basics of camera ready riding, while holding a prop weapon, delivering a line, and hitting a mark this is for you.
For aspiring actors, seasoned actors, stunt professionals and aspiring stunt professionals. All levels of riding welcomed.
*All stunt riding or any technique work is always optional with modifications available.
WHAT:
This three day “cowboy/warrior camp” will give you a peek inside what it’s like on set with horses. You will leave understanding what’s expected of you, in addition to hitting marks, understanding timing and why it’s important, and the option of what it’s like to hit the ground in a “saddle fall” horseback with proper technique and coaching.
WHEN/WHERE:
Albuquerque, NM
October 24, 25, 26th 2025
Lunch Provided all 3 days
WHY:
Book the job and be confident coming to set.
Know what’s expected when applying for horse work. This curriculum covers foundational safety, handling skills, and specific techniques for horseback riding in film, stunts and culminating in a realistic filming simulation. Technique and skills build to a final day with scene work.
This clinic also gives you the tools and knowledge to continue training your skills as a performer
$1995-
HOW, DO I SIGN UP?
Space is limited, email to reserve.
Subject: Cowboy Warrior Clinic
Wagonburnerstuntsmerch@gmail.com
We will send you a square invoice for a $500 non-refundable retainer. The remaining balance due before class day.
Weekly Payment plans available* include in your email.
Dates are subject to change for unforeseen circumstances. Please keep all your travel plans flexible. Retainers transferable to different dates and people. Rain or Shine.
Albuquerque, NM
October 24, 25, 26th 2025
3 day Clinic
Lunch Provided all 3 days
Camp General Overview
Day 1
-Overview of industry safety standards
-Horse safety basics
-Preparing you for film environments
-Introduction to basic film stunts with horses
-Walking, trotting, lopping, optional bareback
(Simultaneous stations for different technique training experiences)
-Checking skill level and working deeper into challenging areas with techniques and drills
-Q and A
Day 2
-Recap on Day 1, table talk
-Continue working on techniques and skills to improve from Day 1
-Warm up horses
-Advance horse control techniques
-Building advanced skills for precision movements horseback
-Safety protocols for high risk riding and stunts
-HITTING THE MARK
-Introduction to saddle falls, stationary tools
(Simultaneous stations for different technique training experiences)
-Hands on practice and scenario training
-Q and A recap
Day 3
-Recap of Day 1 and Day 2, table talk
-Warm up horses
-Reinforcement of safety practices
-Recap Day 1, 2 horseback
-Recap stationary drills for saddle falls
(Simultaneous stations for different technique training experiences)
- Preparation for filming simulations
-Assigning roles, rider stunt double, out riders/posse.
-Walking through a blocking scenario for a rehearsal.
-Going to picture!!
-At the end of the scene work- judges vote on The best performances. Winners selected win a custom clinic belt buckle!
-Certificate to all participants
-Final Q and A
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