Links

 

Mark Rashid www.markrashid.com

Mark Rashid is a clinician who is internationally known for his ability to understand the horse’s point of view and solve difficult problems using softness, feel and communication rather than force. He has not only been a mentor, but a friend to Shannon for several years.

Melissa Pelletier www.melissapelletier.com

Melissa is located near the Sacramento Foothills. Although different in their own rights, she and Shannon share a passion for their work and a foundation of working with horses which comes from the heart.

Dave Genadek www.aboutthehorse.com

A saddle design/manufacturing company that produces barrel racing, trail riding, reining and roping saddles. Dave returns to the basic anatomy of the horse for proper saddle design and fit. The end result is a saddle which fits your horse and seats the rider in a balanced position. Shannon owns a few of Dave's saddles.

Inline Web Design www.inline-web.com

Designed and built this custom website for Shannon. Inline Web Design primarily works with small business owners and individuals and they work hard to make the process simple.

Colorado Hats www.coloradohats.net

Custom hats and tack by Ted and Susan Williams of Estes Park, CO. Crafted by hand, quality for a lifetime. Ted and Susan are not only wonderful friends, but designed Shannon's custom cowboy hat.

Dr. Deb Bennett www.equinestudies.org

Internationally known for her work in horse conformation and her in depth knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics. Dr. Deb's background in biomechanics allows her to clearly explain how horse conformation relates to performance ability.  Shannon has studied biomechanics and taken anatomy/dissection courses with Dr. Deb.

Maureen Rogers www.equinecraniosacral.com

Maureen Rogers is a pioneer in the field of equine craniosacral work. She is the founder of Equine CranioSacral Workshops, which Shannon is studying.

 

 

Reading/Resource List

~Just a few of the resources Shannon has read, watched, enjoyed and learned from again and again~

 

"Considering the Horse" and "Horses Never Lie" by Mark Rashid

"Life Lessons from a Ranch Horse" and "Horsemanship Through Life" by Mark Rashid

"Centered Riding" and "Centered Riding 2" by Sally Swift

"The Faraway Horses" by Buck Brannaman

"True Horsemanship Through Feel" by Bill Dorrance

"True Unity" by Tom Dorrance

"If Horses Could Speak" by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann (DVD)

"The Breathing Book" by Donna Farhi

"Moving Toward Stillness" by Dave Lowry

"Mastery" and "The Way of Aikido" by George Leonard

"Dojo Wisdom" by Jennifer Lawler

"Simplify Your Riding" by Wendy Murdoch

"Think Harmony With Horses" by Ray Hunt

"Dressage in Harmony" by Walter Zettl

"Nature in Horsemanship" and "Out of the Wild" (novel) by Mark Rashid

"In the Company of Horses" by Kathleen Lindley

"Between the Reins" and "A Horses Thought" by Tom Moates

"Horse Anatomy" by Peter Goody

"How Your Horse Moves" by Gillian Higgins

"Waking the Tiger" and "In an Unspoken Voice" by Peter Levine

"Equine Herbs and Healing" by Maya Cointreau and E. Barrie Kavasch

"Horseman's Guide to Natural Balance Dentistry" by Spencer LaFlure (DVD)

"CranioSacral Therapy" by John E. Upledger, DO (what is Craniosacral)

"The Heart of Listening 1 and 2" by Hugh Milne, (Visionary Craniosacral work)