NaSHA Instructor Membership

Early Access (Coming Soon)

NaSHA’s Instructor Membership is coming soon — a first step for those who believe in teaching the shooting horse discipline with integrity, purpose, and a focus on the horse.

For $35, members will stay connected, gain early access to developing materials, and help shape the direction of NaSHA’s Shooting Horse Schools initiative.

Our methods work — and so do yours. The goal isn’t to change them, but to bring good horsemen together under a shared purpose: to move the sport forward, together.

We’ll only email about this program. No spam. No sharing your info.
Get Early Access Updates Curriculum Basics

  • Tools for communicating key concepts consistently across multiple students

  • Resources to help instructors host smoother, more efficient shooting horse schools

A Proven Foundation - Ready to Share

NaSHA’s Shooting Horse School framework isn’t theory — it’s built from more than two decades of experience and a long record of successful, horse-first training. Every principle, from our Four C’s (Cadence, Confidence, Collection, Control) to our Shooting Horse Standards of 1-Gun → 3-Gun progression, has been tested and refined through years of clinics with a 100% success rate of beginners confidently shooting from horseback by the end of the session.
We’re not here to reinvent anyone’s program or dictate how instructors teach. Our goal is to work together to create a shared standard for the shooting horse discipline — one that keeps horses safe, riders progressing, and the sport moving forward with integrity. We’ve laid the groundwork — a proven base that’s already helping riders and horses succeed.

The foundation is built — now we ride forward.
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Instructor Membership FAQs

No buzzwords. No fine print. Just clear answers about what this is — and what it isn’t.
Is this a certification?

No. Our goal is to support instructors with useful materials, structure, and visibility — not to control how they teach. We provide a shared framework for shooting horse education.
Do I have to teach the NaSHA way? 

Not at all. Our materials are adaptable — use what works, refine what doesn’t.
Why now? 

Because the sport is ready. We have the framework, the track record, and the community. What we need now is connection — the kind that keeps the horse at the center and the standard high. The sport grows when instruction is consistent, safe, and grounded in horsemanship. We’re building tools that make that easier — for riders just starting out and instructors who already carry the load. 
Who is this for? 

Anyone interested in teaching in the shooting horse discipline — from seasoned instructors looking for new tools to current competitors ready to step into an instructor role.  
What does the $35 membership include? 

Early access to clinic materials, teaching tools, and educational resources — plus an invitation to provide feedback as we refine the framework. You’ll also be listed as a NaSHA Founding Instructor (optional) once public listings open.
What happens after I join? 

You’ll receive digital access to our instructor toolkit and periodic updates as new materials and collaborative opportunities roll out. The goal is steady, intentional growth — not rapid expansion.
I really want to host clinics but don't know where to start, is this for me? 

Yep! This instructor membership gives current & prospective educators tools to maximize their efforts, including access to the full curriculum for the shooting horse standard, offering structured benchmarks for horse and rider progress. 
How will members help develop the Shooting Horse Schools? 

Founding Instructors will be invited to share insight, test curriculum components, and help guide future NaSHA initiatives. You help shape what’s coming — we just build the structure around it.
When will sign-ups open? 

Soon — we’re finalizing details for a soft rollout in early 2026. Interested instructors can add their email below to be the first to know.
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