Deanna Preis Horsemanship at Shade Tree Stables

08/30/2024

Mine, all MINE!

As creators of content, we don't own ideas. We don't own science, and we don't own trial and error. Yet, I've seen professionals who seem to get upset when someone learns from them, and takes that information and uses it to help other horses and have success in their business.

Isn't that the point? For example, if you purchase my online course, you learn the things I'm teaching, you apply it, you have success with it, and you do these things with your own clients, that's the whole point! That means it was successful! It doesn't mean that I still own that content, and that you can't go better yourself, improve your business and help others because you learned something.

My college anatomy professors haven't tracked me down to say, to me, or others, "Well she learned that from me". I paid for my degree, I did the studying, and now that knowledge is mine. It's still nice to say from time to time who your influences were, and who taught you these things, but those of us that teach, shouldn't get our nose out of joint when others become successful. Success is the whole point! It's even in the name of my online library 🤣"Setting Your Horse Up For SUCCESS".

If you'd like a 20% off coupon code for my online library before the price increases, send me a message!

08/28/2024

I had my first Pivo "Meet" live lesson today! This is such a cool and easy option! Anyone that is interested trying their virtual lessons through this method can feel free to message me!
I've had lessons in 4 different states in the last 24hours!

08/25/2024

And that's a wrap 2024 hay season 💪🏻🥵

08/25/2024

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08/24/2024

TWO WEEKS!

Your Horse : Hidalgo Leather Tree Consultant and I will be in Bow, ,WA for the Balance and comfort clinic with Hearts Horsemanship

Participation spots are filled, but audit spots for each day's classroom portion as well as watching lessons are still available! Event details in the link below!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HxwiyCRgNetnsst/

08/22/2024

This Sunday is the group meeting for the Members+ and Members Basic programs! We will be looking at my mare's battle with keratoma. If you're already enrolled, you will receive the link in an email.

If you're not in either of the members programs, here's how you can join!
Members Basic - This program is $15/month and includes the monthly webinar and this private fb group. The link to join is in the comments.

Members+ - There is now a wait-list. Members+ is Members Basic with the addition of a private virtual lesson each month for $55. That's a $10 savings on the virtual lesson, and the group meeting and fb group FREE. You have to private message me for that link (I don't post that one publicly because I keep Members+ to a manageable number of people).

The group meeting for September will be guest speaker Clare Frost on the topic of Equine Over Breathing, the symptoms, and techniques to resolve it. All meetings are recorded in case you can't make it live.

Feel free to message me with any questions!

08/21/2024

How is it that you decide the information that you're paying a trainer for is correct?

Several times I've heard, "you teach differently than how I learned it."
I understand that, but it has also gotten me wondering, what unit of measurement do you use to decide if the information you are paying a trainer for is "correct"?

Is this unit of measurement that they tell you do what you've always done?
Is the unit of measurement a happy horse? Keeping a horse sound or creating soundness? Fewer vet bills? A show record?

I think this is important conversation to start having. What makes you think that training is "correct"?

This beautiful saddle is the HIDALGO Sattel Cordoba Special 😍

08/20/2024

This student has trailered in for a handful of lessons when I travel up North. Her horse was used for a c**t starting competition, and in the process, a lot his thresholds were blown through.

She mentioned to me that she can't saddle him. I asked for her to show me what happens. He was 100% saying no. I told her we weren't even going to put the saddle pad on him because he was absolutely trembling. He is the sweetest horse, but very sensitive. Everything to him seems like yelling, and he's feels like he's never had a voice.

In our last lesson, I suggested clicker training, and breaking this task of saddling down into smaller parts. One month later, here are the results. A horse that calmly stands at liberty to be saddled ❤

When I see so much ugliness in this industry, these are the things that keep me going.

08/19/2024

Join Your Horse : Hidalgo Leather Tree Consultant and I in Bow, WA next month! Tiffani and will be diving into equine anatomy and our influence on it through how we ride them, work with them on the ground, and the influence of our tack. You will leave with a much better understanding of how to create soundness and comfort for your horse long term!
There is one participant spot available due to a horse having been injured recently, and there is room for more auditors. Reach out to the host in the link below to reserve your spot, or reach out to me with any questions.

EDIT: All participant spots are filled, contact the host to be placed on the wait-list!
https://www.facebook.com/share/X4dA3daG1r7r3BEC/

08/17/2024

I only took pictures of a couple of today's lessons 😬, but such a variety of horses!

The top guy has made SOOOO much progress since I saw him last month. His mom has really taken her homework and applied it, and it is paying off big time! She's really been breaking down the concepts for him, and reducing the amount of push which is having the result of softening his underneck and allowing more stretch over the topline (no longer going around with his head in the air). It is so rewarding for me when the owners apply the tools I give them and they start seeing big results!

The second lesson was warmblood recovering from EPM and starting to find balance and awareness of his hind legs to again to help create softness in the front (softness in hands created back to front).

The third lesson not pictured was a dressage mare that's working on refining the concepts of the laterals in order to truly build a better body. The horse's muscles never lie, and horses will always take the path of least resistance. It's important for us to understand when the horse is truly doing the exercise, or just something that looks close enough, because when this is the case, the horse will not truly benefit from the work.

The last lesson was a sweet Spanish mare that was pulled from the kill pen, and is now learning to live in a human world, not just be a foal producing machine.

I look forward to being back in a few weeks!

08/16/2024

Today was Iberian baby riding day with Dancing Hoofbeats! Sarah wanted to get her young horses off the farm for the first time, and I could really benefit from having a ground person while starting my baby stallion!

I can't begin to tell you what a positive experience this was in so many ways. Sarah, her assistant Kaija, and I, all have the same idea when working with young horses. There's no hurry, and we work with the horse we have in front of us today!

It's also refreshing to work with another trainer who has not only her interests in mind, but also mine. A trainer that can truly work in collaboration instead of competition, a value which is getting harder to find in this industry everyday. I'm very blessed to have a tight circle of people that I can call on that are authentic and add so much value to my life personally and professionally.

08/16/2024

What a fantastic video from Becks Nairn
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/EYButNUju5foVqtZ/?mibextid=D5vuiz

08/15/2024

Just wrapped up a Members+ virtual lesson with Happy Hearts Horsemanship in WA!
The fantastic thing about the internet is the ability to teach anywhere right from home! Monday is CO! Let me know if you're interested in knowing more about the process!

08/14/2024

Find a deeper connection with your horse. Join us on Saturday the 24th for this in person event to learn more from Trust Technique Practitioner Karen Neubauer, and what the Trust Technique is all about! Event link is in the comments, and advanced registration is required, so send me a message if you'd like to reserve your spot!

08/12/2024

Look at that wild stallion!

These boys have three hay stations, but they want to share. A stallion, a former breeding stallion, and an old man ❤

08/10/2024

Do you need to slow down?
Do you need to learn to be present?
Do you need to learn how to better hear what your horse is telling you?

August 24th we're having a collaboration event with Trust Technique Practitioner Karen Neubauer. Join us to learn about what the Trust Technique is, and how it can benefit your relationship with your horse!

As a bonus, I will be presenting a topic, of "Reluctance vs Resistance" and teaching you how to read the signs of when to keep going, and when to back off.

This class will be held in the AIR CONDITIONED classroom, so join us for a comfortable afternoon of learning!

08/09/2024

The thought that in training we can create lightness, softness and collection, with bracing, holding, pushing and pulling, makes no sense. Yet I see it time and time again....

Why is this?

This is like shouting at someone and thinking they are going whisper back. The louder you get, the louder they get. But if I speak in a whisper, won't you listen more closely?

08/07/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Thank you so much for being here, and giving your feedback!

McKenzie Dietzel, Sarah Garland D'Atri, Eleanor Haynes, Barbra Baker, Karen Day, Caly Slaven, Crystal Brown

08/07/2024

Student spotlight!

I'm so proud of this lady! Solange works HARD to be an equestrian, in and out of the saddle!

She works on the groundwork to help her horse better understand where her hind feet are, and to carry herself in a healthier way. This is always the goal, but especially with horses that struggle based on conformation or previous training.

She also works on her own body, and recently drove to AL for an intensive on neuro rider and focusing on her own weaknesses to make them her strengths.

You can always count on Solange to be at all the educational events as well! This is what sets her apart💪

08/06/2024

What is the secret to longevity with our horses?

Being proactive in their soundness, and not waiting to be reactive to their lameness.

This comes in the form of healthy training, and creating species appropriate living.

08/05/2024

4 months!

This is Solaire. His mom signed up for Members+ in April, and here's what she has to say about Solaire.

"I began working with Deanna because my older warmblood was quite lame at the trot coming out of winter. The specialists couldn’t find the specific cause. There was some arthritic changes in his stifles, but not consistent with the extent of his presented discomfort. Ultrasound found some mineralization on his meniscus, but without multiple time points of imagery, it’s not clear if this change correlated with his presented discomfort. A second specialist ultrasound his pelvis area but also did not identify anything treatable. Both specialists assessed outlook for riding ever again as poor.

So we just began low impact strength training at the walk.. slowly and gently encouraging Solaire to use his hind leg. This took a lot of concentration because I learned how much Solaire just pushed with his hind legs and avoided the weight bearing phase. We closely monitored for willingness to assure that we weren’t asking too much.

An osteopath evaluated Solaire in July and was so impressed with his musculature and topline. He did not at all look like a horse who was just out on pasture.

So we’re continuing to ask for a bit more. We’ll see what happens. I may have my riding partner back! My current vet suggested walk work under saddle to see how he does. Either way, I’m learning so much working with him and just love seeing him thriving rather than wasting away." -Shannon

The biggest changes I see in Solaire is overall a softer appearances to his muscles. H also has less strain in the hind end because it is now stronger, and enlightens the front end. You can see a reduced drop of the front fetlock in the standing phase, indicating that he is lighter on his forehand. He also moves with his hind end more under him (carrying), instead of it trailing behind.

Feel free to send me a message if you'd like to chat about improving your horse's comfort and wellbeing.

08/04/2024

Airplane desensitization 🤣

While I'm not standing on their backs swinging a chainsaw, I'm still pretty happy with this response ;)

My horses are used to the crop duster, but I wanted to make sure the new horse was ok with it as well. I think when they live out, and are exposed to a lot of things, and their needs are met, they don't get too upset about things like this.

08/03/2024

Members+ Opening!

I opened more spots in the Members+ program and pulled from the wait-list. It's bad timing for one person that was waiting for a spot, so that means there is still one spot remaining!

What is Members+ you ask?
Members+ is a group of supportive horse first people who want to learn how to train in a kind way, but still create a healthy athletic horse that will last longer and be more comfortable because of the work not despite of the work. Members currently range from horses being prepared to be started under saddle, all the way to seniors that are no longer ridden, but the owners want to keep them strong and comfortable.

Included in the Members+ program:
🔵1 monthly private virtual lesson. You send in pre-recorded material, that we go over in a Zoom meeting. I give you feedback, and exercises tailored to you and your horse's specific strengths and weaknesses. I can also screen share my pre-recorded exercises to show you exactly what you want to be working towards. These lessons are recorded for you to refer back to as often as you would like.

🔵1 monthly group Zoom meeting for additional Q&A, along with prepared topics from myself or guest speakers. Last month was Beth Lauren Parrish talking about how to activate your confidence button! Next month will be a keratoma case study on my mare that I had for 20 years. I will show movement, radiographs, treatments, including maggot debridement therapy, and dissection findings, as well as the composted coffin bone showing the damage from the keratoma.

🔵Access to the private Facebook group for additional content and discussion!

Members+ is $55/month. This is a $10 savings each month on the virtual lesson alone! If you'd like this last spot, be sure to message me, as this is not available publicly on my website.

08/02/2024

August 9, 2004 Shade Tree Stables LLC was officially established (though I had already been teaching for a few years prior ;) )

In those 20 years of proprietorship I've learned a lot about horses, people and business! Some of it, or a lot of it, the hard way 🤣

In celebration of this milestone, I have an offer for you! It's my 20/20 see things through a new lens offer! The first 20 people to message me can join my private Facebook group for FREE this month! No strings attached! Stay for the month, hopefully pick up a few things, and then decide if you want to stay, or not!

I look forward to getting to know a few more of you on a more personal level! Thank you for 20 years of support!

08/02/2024

This is a fantastic opportunity! I have been to 2 dissections with Lorre. She is a wealth of knowledge, delivered in a humble way where you are invited, and encouraged to ask questions, and start discussions. Don't miss this opportunity!

Please don't miss out on this upcoming 3 day whole horse dissection in Negaunee, MI, Sept 27-29. Great opportunity to learn more about your major muscle groups, see the TMJ and facial nerve, all the organs and the diaphragm, how the locking mechanism in the hind leg works, and so much more. https://trinityequineservices.com/events

08/01/2024

CDJ's whip skills have nothing on me! I sliced this SOB in half mid air with a dressage whip 🤣