National Shooting Horse Association

Professional Instructor Toolkit

Improve education. Elevate the sport. 

The Professional Instructor Toolkit is a collection of instructor-focused teaching materials designed to support clear, responsible instruction within the shooting horse discipline.

This toolkit builds on NaSHA’s free foundational resources and is intended for instructors who want deeper teaching context, structured decision-making tools, and integrated materials they can use in day-to-day lessons and clinics.

It is not a certification, requirement, or prescribed method. Instructors remain responsible for their own programs and teaching decisions. Use what helps, adapt what fits, and leave what doesn’t.

The Professional Instructor Toolkit is optional and exists to provide clarity where it’s useful—particularly as horses and riders advance into greater speed, pressure, and complexity.
National Shooting Horse Association

Professional Instructor Toolkit

A curated set of instructor-only resources that provide teaching context, readiness guidance, and integrated support for lessons and clinics.

Contains: 
  • Instructor Teaching Guide

    Practical guidance on how to teach the material, structure lessons and clinics, pace progression, and explain training decisions clearly.

  • Readiness & Progression Checklists

    Decision-support tools to help instructors evaluate readiness, slow progression when needed, and protect horses as demands increase.

  • Student Handouts (Instructor Use)

    Clear, concise handouts instructors can share with riders and families to support consistent communication and understanding.

  • Instructor Standards & Best Practices

    Welfare-first guidance outlining safety priorities, ethical progression, and clear boundaries for responsible instruction.

  • Integrated Toolkit & Updates

    All materials organized as a cohesive system with consistent language, plus access to updates and refinements over time.

  • Complimentary NaSHA Membership (1 Year)

    Includes one year of NaSHA membership to support ongoing education, standards alignment, and community connection.
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