Setting Your Horse Up for Success Clinic with Deanna Preis
Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th, 2026
9:00am-5:30pm
Join us for a two-part horsemanship clinic with Deanna Preis of ShadeTree Stables that focuses on helping riders build confident partnerships and support healthy, balanced movement for their horses. Drawing from a horse-first philosophy rooted in biomechanics, behavior, and clear communication, Deanna will guide participants through both relational and physical foundations that lead to lasting success in training and everyday horsemanship. Suitable for all levels and disciplines.
Saturday Session: Bending, Collection, & Healthy Biomechanics
In this classroom session, Deanna breaks down the biomechanics behind healthy bending and ethical collection, helping riders understand how posture, balance, and movement patterns influence soundness and comfort. Participants will learn what bend and collection truly look like, common misunderstandings, and how to support correct movement through groundwork and riding. This session equips riders with science-based, easy-to-apply tools for helping their horses move with greater balance, strength, and longevity.
Sunday Session: Connection, Boundaries, & Relationship
This classroom session focuses on building a clear, trusting partnership through thoughtful boundaries, effective communication, and an understanding of how horses think and feel. Deanna will guide participants in recognizing true connection, interpreting the horse’s responses, and setting boundaries that strengthen safety and relationship rather than diminish it. Expect practical, horse-first strategies for fostering a calm, confident partner in any discipline.
One-on-One Lessons with Deanna
Deanna’s 45-minute private sessions are tailored to each horse–rider pair, blending groundwork, liberty, mounted work, or biomechanics help as needed. The goal is to strengthen communication, connection, and long-term soundness, and you can expect a focused, individualized experience!
What to Expect:
Each morning will begin with 90-minutes of classroom time, followed by one-on-one lessons with Deanna.
Each participant gets one lesson each day, with the option of participating one or both days,
and may observe any other lessons throughout the weekend.
Auditors may attend classroom sessions and observe any or all of the lessons as Deanna works
with horses and owners.
Cost:
1 Day - $250
2 Days - $450
Auditors Welcome - $50/day
Snacks and Lunch will be provided. All participants will also receive discounts and
special offers on Deanna’s online classes!
Haul-ins are welcome! Limited stall or small turnout options may be available for anyone who
would like to come for the day or weekend with their horse.
Contact us for more information about haul-ins.
To Register:
Fill out this form.
Space is limited for both participant and auditor spots.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Rachel Haila
rachel.haila@stagecoachstables.com
For more information on Deanna, visit her website:
https://www.shadetreestables.com/
