Empowering Horse Trainers Everywhere

SERVICES

SERVICES

TRAINING ACADEMY

Natural Horsemanship Training to +/- 6 selected Students for our
Certified program.

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HORSE TRAINING

We offer Performance Horse Training to Private Individuals.

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HORSEMANSHIP TRAINING

We offer Private one on one Natural Horsemanship Training to Horse Owners.

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SMITH HORSEMANSHIP EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS

We offer the highest-quality products for horsemen and women locally made in South Africa! Saddles, riding gear, clothing and more.

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OUR WORK

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

Some of our Academy Student Testimonials...

Karlien Lombaard

Roan Smith was our Lecturer at an Equine school. He is an excellent rider and can teach well. His way of schooling is very good and one can use it with any horse. If you have any problems with your horse you can call Roan anytime, and he will help you with love.
The last time he taught me, I learned more than I learned in my entire school career and riding career time which was about 6 years.
I would refer anyone to Roan Smith to learn about the equine industry: such as riding lessons, or ground work with your horse etc.

Ashley du Plessis

I chose to do Smith Horsemanship Academy because it taught me how to understand and deal with horses from a whole new perspective, the training techniques are set up in levels starting from beginners to more advanced which gives you and your horse time to form a bond and to grow together . This type of training interests me a great deal and has helped me understand my relationship with horses . This academy is definitely worth while and will do so much good for anyone wanting to be a horse trainer , i would highly recommend it.

WG Treurnich

I chose Smith Horsemanship because it taught me the most important things to gain trust and respect between you and your horse and to strengthen the bond you have with the horse to an unbreakable bond.
I have also grown in myself to be a better horse teacher.
A lot of time and effort is put into the students to become a phenomenal horse masters.
My recommendation is that Smith Horsemanship is the best in the west

Janco Pieterse

I chose Smith Horsemanship because I simply could not find a better place to teach me the needed basics (to advance level of training) to grow with the horse, as well on how to train horses properly. Smith Horsemanship gave me the opportunity to grow into a better version of myself, in Horsemanship. The time and effort going into each student- spectacular. I would recommend this academy to any potential horse trainer.

ABOUT US

ABOUT SMITH HORSEMANSHIP

Established in 2022, Smith Horsemanship is a family-run business, with Roan Smith leading the training and his family supporting the operations. Roan Smith’s lifelong passion for horses, began at the age of five. His horsemanship journey was guided by his first mentor, Theus Badenhorst, who taught him the value of timing and feel. As Roan advanced, he studied under various horsemen, expanding his expertise. In 2024, the company celebrated a major milestone with the launch of its first product line, including a signature saddle. Smith Horsemanship strives to empower trainers and provide top-tier training solutions for horse owners.