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Connected Horsemanship: Clicking Forward!

Connected Horsemanship:

Clicking Forward

Annie Shank, Instructor

Tryon, NC

annieshank.cnh@gmail.com

Tel: (352) 480-0545 (M)

NOTE: I’m not accepting new students at this time.

My book,

CONNECTED NATURAL

HORSEMANSHIP

CHALLENGES: Fun Ways

to Improve Connection

with Your Horse, is now

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What people are saying about Annie:

“WOW WOW WOW! I am so impressed...it is always fun to recognize new levels of competence that I can work toward!” ~Morgan

“Annie and Troi have been working with my mare getting her to relax, engage her hindquarters and develop a smoother trot and canter. I am truly amazed at how patient, kind and knowledgeable they are. After many years of riding and driving I am learning a lot, especially the importance of patience and a sense of humor. My horse is making wonderful progress and is happy to boot.” -Kathy M

“Hi Annie, I thought of you often today as I played with one of my brainiak 3 yr olds. I was proud of myself. I've such a wonderfully long way to go, but I now know when to stop, when to go, and when to rest! Lots of licking going on here!!” ~Amy H.

"Annie, I enjoyed my time at your place on Saturday! I came back just itching to try some of the stuff I saw with Lexi. We did Figure 8s around the barrels with no OMG “I’m going to die!” from her since I wasn’t “confronting” her as I walked the V. Very cool. I also did the pedaling, upper and lower body, when I rode her both yesterday and this morning. I had forgotten how effective it is in removing the brace in both of us. I really appreciated that you had a lesson plan, stuck to it and had everyone do tasks to help them and their horses be successful. If I can take home one new idea from a clinic/class, I feel like it was worth every penny and every minute, and I took home at least three from yours! I also needed some inspiration and I got a LOT of that, so thank you." ~Liz

"Thank you, Annie, for all your help and instruction. I trailered Rain out to a trailhead, rode 7 miles and loaded her back up with NO problem...NO bribing!!! :)" ~Cherie K.

“I can’t trade a day I spent with you, Annie. The fear was absolutely leaving and I actually felt that learning was a ‘Can Do’ type feeling. Just know you are fabulous and never made me feel intimidated and that to me is everything. I do hope in some spot of time I see you again. Thank you so much for the piece of you, you shared with me.” ~ Laura

“Thank you, Annie, for today. It was a wonderful learning experience. You are a great teacher. I learned a lot about Summer and myself. I have not had a horse so sensitive before so this will be new and exciting. I am looking forward to our journey together; she is going to teach me so much and I thank you for being willing to be our director on that journey.” -Debbie

“My horse, Try, and I personally had one of our best ever private sessions: Annie, with her incredible smile, put both of us so at ease. Try was relaxed, exuberant when asked, and really tuned in.” Elizabeth Pope

"Annie's ability to guide student/horse partnership to new understanding of one another is inspiring. I found her approachable, sensitive, and spot-on in reading myself and my partner." Sharon Wootten

“Wow! I had two hours scheduled but was not able to get my horse in the trailer yesterday. We rode out to watch Annie with the other folks and I learned from watching her with other people. At the end of the day she was willing to come to my barn and spend some time with me and my horse. What a great experience that was. She zero'd in on our problems areas and gave me some very simple yet very amazing tips that were not in the videos. I hope that I have another opportunity to work with Annie in the future.” Katherine Cheever

“I have been taking lessons from Annie Shank for more than a year. She makes your lessons so much fun. She is such a pleasure to be around. She is always happy. When she teaches you, you will learn so much about the Personality of you and your horse. I highly recommend her if you need help with your horse. She can read your horses mind and help you and your horse become true Partners!” - Anne Hanley

“Annie is truly a great teacher. She has helped me to understand my horse and gain trust in each other.” - Nancy Marson

“Annie Shank is AWESOME! True compassionate horsewoman. She is dedicated to gentle communication and training that allows a real bonding and willing partnership with your horse. Any discipline can benefit from her training both on the ground and riding bareback or under saddle.” -Desi Lerro

“Love, love her (Troi)! Thank-you so much!” ~ Sue C.

"Out of all the stuff I have gotten out of past experiences, I really like how Annie asks you to do a short demo, and then with lovely finesse takes you (and the horse) through some refining or even some new exercises-- all with more flow and lovely building on the initial skill. I really hope she will come back soon.” Brandy Davis

“Annie, thank you so much for the time you spent with Champ and me on Saturday. We had a great time. I came away with a better understanding of phases, and how important it is to be in neutral and having your horse in total comfort in your presence. I love it. You are a natural professional; your communication skills with both horse and human are outstanding, you took the time to get to know us both, your undivided attention given to each of us at our appointed time was very much appreciated and you took the time needed to accomplish your goals for each lesson. Thank you." Peggy and Champ

"Annie, thank you so much for taking the time to share your expertise, patience, and knowledge with me and Jonah this afternoon. I realize that a pony mule is not the easiest equine to work with, but you were amazing! I especially appreciated the way you broke down each teaching segment into something that I could understand and apply right away. The progressions flowed so smoothly and naturally. You are an awesome communicator, an excellent listener, and an insightful problem solver! I was really amazed at what Jonah and I accomplished in just a few hours On Line. Thanks again, Annie for taking the time to teach me how to put my knowledge of natural horsemanship together in such a way that is solidifying the partnership between me and my pony mule, Jonah." ~ Carla San Giacomo

"WOW WOW WOW!!! Angel looks beautiful and your partnership with her is so special." ~ Deb S.

Madison, aka Maddy, was my first Parelli level's partner and the one I call my "spirit" horse. Maddy is a special "one in a million" horse. Maddy lived to 30 years old.

Mystical has a super fun personality. He's dominant with a big play drive and is mostly blind in one eye. After being declared "ruined" he was given to me in 2003. He's recently become my primary levels horse.

I got Angel in 2006 so Maddy could retire. She's an LBE with strong RBI tendencies. She's been a great teacher for me. Angel brought me through most of level 4. She is now my daughter's horse.

I met Ole' during my externship at Parelli's. He was on my string of horses to play with and I fell in love with him. He came home with me in October 2009.

I got Khaleil when he was only 3 months old and did all his training. I've now gifted him to my husband, Mike, and the two are great trail partners!

I adopted Sir Francis into the family in late 2019. He is my new teaching partner.