National Shooting Horse Association®
Education & Resources
Clear guidance for riders, instructors, and anyone developing a shooting horse.
NaSHA’s educational resources are built to support thoughtful, horse-first training across the shooting horse discipline. Whether you’re just getting started, bringing along a new horse, or teaching others, these materials are designed to reduce guesswork, clarify readiness, and help you make better decisions along the way.
You won’t find shortcuts or one-size-fits-all answers here. What you will find are practical frameworks, shared language, and tools that reflect real-world experience and respect the horse in front of you.
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Training Manual – The foundational process for developing a competitive shooting horse
Rider Progression – A long-term view of skill development and readiness
Lesson Levels – Horse-focused indicators used during training and instruction
Instructor Toolkit– Practical tools for lesson planning, tracking, and teaching
Use what helps. Ignore what doesn’t. Let the horse tell you the rest.