Jessica B.
"Amazing clinic, filled with lots of very useful information. I enjoyed attending and learned quite a lot about the sport. They're so patient with new people in this sport. Excited to attend more!"
National Shooting Horse Association
2026 Shooting Horse School Information
Gun-Breaking + Horse-First Foundation Training
Next Clinic September 5-6th | Just North of Columbia, Missouri
One Day or Two Day Options Available
If you're ready to start your shooting horse the right way, this school is for you.
NaSHA's Foundation Shooting Horse Schools are built around one goal: developing confident, willing, and competitive shooting horses through correct horsemanship and thoughtful progression.
Whether you're introducing a horse to gunfire for the first time or building the foundation for a future competitor, we'll meet you where you are and help you take the next right step. Our focus is on creating understanding, confidence, and consistency—never rushing a horse before it's ready.
Every horse and rider combination is different, so instruction is individualized throughout the clinic. You'll leave with practical exercises, a clear plan for continued progress, and a better understanding of how to develop a shooting horse that stays confident for years to come.
Unlike many clinics, our focus is on riding, not endless groundwork. The horse's education happens from the saddle, with an emphasis on communication, timing, cadence, and confidence. Come prepared to ride, ask questions, and make meaningful progress with your horse.
This clinic is conducted in accordance with NaSHA Safety and Horsemanship Standards.
See and register for our next learning opportunity below, and keep scrolling for more info!
National Shooting Horse Association
Wondering If You Should Register?
Clinic spots fill fast! Here's a few snippets of what previous attendees had to say.
Brooke D.
“MOCMSA/NaSHA clinics are the place to start for new shooters. The Smith family builds top tier mounted shooting horses and riders from the ground up. You’ll leave with skills, support, and true friends. I genuinely can’t recommend these clinics enough.”
Monica H.
“As a beginner and not confident with shooting, they made me feel welcomed with open arms. Everything was informative, friendly, and truthful. I learned so much and it’s helped me with my horses a lot. Highly recommend attending a clinic — even just to watch.”
Sarah S.
"This is where my family got hooked. I learned so much in the class from horsemanship to gun breaking a horse to how to navigate a pattern, it was a great start for us. I really appreciated that gun safety was a big part of the class. Highly recommend!"
National Shooting Horse Association
Foundation Shooting Horse School
Wondering what we'll do at this school level? Our gunbreaking school focuses on the essential building blocks of a strong shooting horse foundation.
Whether you have a trainer at home or you’re doing this on your own, you will leave with direction you can use immediately. All clinics conducted in accordance with NaSHA Safety and Horsemanship Standards.
Here for the Horse.
National Shooting Horse Association® (NaSHA)