Shelbie Fredenhagen is a classical equitation trainer, riding instructor and traveling clinician whose work is rooted in biomechanics and respect for the horse. Shelbie has dedicated her life to learn integrative approaches that honor how horses think, learn, and feel. She aims to bring patient, kind work for the horse and aid the rider to understand their horses through feel and intention. This desire to understand the entire picture has led Shelbie to study both Classical Masters and Integrative Bodywork. Shelbie works to create fluid, individualized training programs to bring out horses naturally relaxed and true demeaner. Shelbie uses integrated bodywork and cross-training methods rooted in classical principles which honor the horse’s nature. Her training always surrounds the well-being and longevity of the horse. Shelbie welcomes any discipline, breed, and age of horse including starting horses and rehabilitation cases.
