Deanna Preis Horsemanship at Shade Tree Stables

Deanna Preis Horsemanship at Shade Tree Stables Using compassion to work with horses and their people to create healthier movement and longevity.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Shade Tree Stables. Thank you for being a part of our journey, I'm thankful for ea...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Shade Tree Stables. Thank you for being a part of our journey, I'm thankful for each and every one of you❤

Do you feel like a salmon swimming upstream in the horse industry?Are you looking to find other mindful horse people tha...
11/26/2025

Do you feel like a salmon swimming upstream in the horse industry?

Are you looking to find other mindful horse people that actually put the horse first?

Members Basic is for you! In my Members Basic Program you'll have access to:

🔹A live webinar each month with industry leaders
🔹Access to the recording until the next month's recording is posted
🔹Entrance into the private Facebook group for further discussions, exercises, inspiration and support!

Members Basic is $15/month.
December's guest speaker will be with Leah Astrup discussing applied neurology and how this will help you move better and more confidently in and out of the saddle.

By joining now, you can also catch last Sunday's webinar recording with Celeste Lazaris where she and I talked about emotional regulation, spotting dysregulation, what leads to it, and how to create it!

You can join Members Basic here: www.shadetreestables.com/store

This was Gustavo after arriving home yesterday.I was very apprehensive about leaving him at the hospital so long post me...
11/25/2025

This was Gustavo after arriving home yesterday.

I was very apprehensive about leaving him at the hospital so long post melanoma surgery, but they wanted to monitor him....
When I picked up him yesterday there were so many red flags, but I knew I needed to get him home.

I have a wonderful vet that came out right away, and long story short, he was incredibly impacted, the "worst my vet had ever seen". He pulled buckets of rock hard manure out of him along with other supportive care, and I handled it the rest of the night.

Overnight he passed the rest of the rock hard manure that my vet couldn't reach, and passed several piles of oily p**p, so fingers crossed we're out of the woods. I know to stand up for my horse, and to listen to my gut, but I didn't. I followed authority, from people that I believed more capable of me, and I think if this had gone on another 12 hours it would have been a completely different outcome.

Sometimes we all need the reminder to advocate for our horses.

Update: Gustavo has been unsettled at the hospital, but is able to eat hay (that was their biggest concern), and healing...
11/22/2025

Update:

Gustavo has been unsettled at the hospital, but is able to eat hay (that was their biggest concern), and healing nicely.

The students even gave him a bath yesterday. I can't help but wonder who came out more traumatized 🤣 Seriously though, he's great at home, he's just kind of a one person horse.

He's actually recovering so well, that he can come home on Monday! Thank you again for everyone that has kept us in your thoughts, and checked in ♥️

This Sunday!Celeste Lazaris will be speaking on the topic of "Nervous System Regulation, The Key To Long Term Soundness"...
11/22/2025

This Sunday!

Celeste Lazaris will be speaking on the topic of "Nervous System Regulation, The Key To Long Term Soundness". This webinar is exclusive for those in my Members+ and Members Basic Programs.

What is Members Basic?
🔹A community of like minded equine enthusiasts.
🔹Monthly webinar with industry leading speakers on a broad range of topics that affect horse owners.
🔹Access to the recording if you can't catch it live or want to rewatch the webinar. Monthly webinars are available until the next month's recording is posted.
🔹Entrance to the private fb group for further discussions, exercises, inspiration, and support
🔹$15/month, one click to cancel anytime.

What is Members+?
🔹Everything that is included in Members Basic!
🔹Plus, a private virtual lesson each month tailored to you and your horse's specific needs. You can pre-record your video, or do a live virtual.

I also have a special bonus in December for those in Members+ and Members Basic as a special thank you!
Reach out with questions, or visit www.shadetreestables.com/store

11/21/2025

I planned to open all of my wait-list spots for Members+ in December. One person on that list is unable to join at this time, so for you, that means I have 1 spot!

What is Members+?
💥 Customized monthly support for you and your horse(s)
💥A monthly group webinar with industry leading professionals
💥 Access to the recordings of the monthly webinar and your lesson
💥 Entrance into the private fb group for additional exercises, discussion, inspiration, and support.

What people are saying about Members+
"I'm so grateful to have discovered Deanna's program. I can't wait to see what is possible for my horse and I" -Nicki

Message me, or comment below if you'd like more information!

Update: Thank you to everyone who reached out, commented, prayed, and sent good energy. Gustavo is out of surgery, and b...
11/20/2025

Update:

Thank you to everyone who reached out, commented, prayed, and sent good energy.

Gustavo is out of surgery, and back in his stall. They are fairly confident that he'll be able to maintain a lip seal. They want to make sure he's eating and that the site doesn't get infected. He did need sedation overnight because he gets quite worried away from home. I took him all over when he was young, but he never did settle into travel, and hence why we don't go anywhere anymore.

They think it will be at least Tuesday before he can come home. Thanks again for keeping us in your thoughts ♥️

My sweet boy is tucked in at the University of Illinois for melanoma surgery tomorrow 😥If you've followed me for long, y...
11/19/2025

My sweet boy is tucked in at the University of Illinois for melanoma surgery tomorrow 😥

If you've followed me for long, you might remember that he had major surgery as a 6 year old to remove a melanoma tumor from inside his TMJ. He's back to have more removed. The most significant ones being in his mouth where I was concerned they would be a problem sooner than later. He may be there for a week for his recovery, which makes my heart hurt, but I'm hoping it buys him time long term.

That's a wrap for 2025 clinics! I had a lovely private clinic in Iowa, and stops in central Illinois on the way up and b...
11/18/2025

That's a wrap for 2025 clinics!

I had a lovely private clinic in Iowa, and stops in central Illinois on the way up and back.
The focus was on clarity of our aids, and how when we ask even more of the horse, we need to be that much more clear about the slight difference in the meanings of those aids, remembering it's not about us, and our frustrations, but about providing clarity for the horse.

We also worked on identifying areas where each horse was lacking development, and adjusting exercises for each horse to help them build strength in those areas, as it's important to do the exercises in a way that doesn't already play into their strong suits, but challenges areas that need attention.

I have a couple more dates for 2026 clinics, so feel free to reach out for more information.

Ok, who is going to vouch for me if I get pulled over between here and Iowa? 🤣🤣🤣
11/14/2025

Ok, who is going to vouch for me if I get pulled over between here and Iowa? 🤣🤣🤣

Before there's lameness, there is compensation. Train your eye to see this, adjust your approach, and you'll never have...
11/13/2025

Before there's lameness, there is compensation. Train your eye to see this, adjust your approach, and you'll never have to deal with lameness.

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