Connected Horsemanship Philosophy:

 

            At Connected Horsemanship we believe people need to be involved with their horse’s learning journey to create sustainable progress. I’ve had many students who previously sent their horses away for training (even to reputable trainers) who either cannot achieve the results the trainers did because they do not know how, or worse, tell me their horse was “ruined.” Being involved in your horse’s learning journey brings you into a deeper connection with your horse and ensures your horse is not mistreated during training. It also gives you the necessary skills to get maximum benefit from the training so you can confidently ride and enjoy your horse. The journey toward your horsemanship goals can be as rewarding as the result! We believe in meeting you and your horse where you are, empowering people and horses to work confidently and closely together to form a strong connection, and helping you “click forward,” enabling you to reach your goals.

Services Offered: 

 

Coaching & Riding Instruction:  

Annie Shank offers lessons, clinics, and group lessons to students with their horses using a blended approach of positive reinforcement and equine communication.

 Summer 2025!

 

Connected Horsemanship: Click Forward Horse-less Clinic:

R+ & Relational Horsemanship

 

Discover what's possible when your horse becomes your willing partner!

 

You'll Discover:

  • Partnership Over Pressure: Learn to develop equine partners who choose to participate rather than simply tolerate
  • Reading Your Horse: Decode what your horse is communicating and respond accordingly
  • Asking Permission: Practice the art of invitation-based training that builds confidence and willing cooperation
  • Flexible Training: Develop skills to adjust goals in real-time, keeping both you and your horse successful
  • R+ Techniques for Ground and Riding: How to start excellent ground manners and a confident, safe ride
  • Effective Timing: Learn positive reinforcement techniques for maximum impact without disrupting flow
  • Customized/Tailored Content: Based upon your video submitted prior to the clinic

 

Unique Hands-On Learning:

  • Interactive Simulations: Experience being both coach and learner to understand your horse's perspective
  • Problem-Solving Sessions: Work through real training challenges with group support
  • Video Analysis: See your progress through pre- and post-clinic recordings
  • Demonstrations: See true partnership principles in action
  • Take-Home Strategies: Leave with concrete tools you can use
  • Follow-Up Video Coaching: Submit videos of your home practice for personalized feedback and guidance

 

Perfect For:

  • Horse owners desiring a deeper connection
  • Riders seeking to build confidence in both horse and human
  • Anyone interested in ethical, relationship-based horsemanship
  • Trainers looking to expand their positive reinforcement toolkit

 

What Makes This Different:

🎯 No Horses Required - Maximum Learning! 

✓ No trailering stress  - for you OR your horse
 ✓ Weather-proof learning – covered, shaded areas to learn
 ✓ 100% attention on concepts - no managing your horse to interrupt focus and learning
 ✓ Safe, relaxed environment - optimal conditions for absorbing new skills
 ✓ Hands-on practice with on-site horses and through simulations
 ✓ Still get personalized feedback for YOUR horse through video coaching

Through well-considered human-to-human exercises, you'll experience what your horse feels during training, then practice with on-site horses before taking those insights home to your equine partner.

 

What's Included:

  • Full-day immersive clinic experience
  • Pre-clinic video submission for tailored clinic content
  • Post-clinic video coaching session (submit your practice videos for personalized feedback)

Date: TBD

Time: 9am – 4pm
 Location: TBD
 Investment: $375 (early bird prices may be available)
 Contact: annieshankcnh@gmail.com, or text: 352-480-0545

* Spaces are reserved once I receive payment. *

Limited spaces available!