Deanna Preis Horsemanship at Shade Tree Stables

05/31/2026

Fantastic opportunity!

Alert to all trainers. We have set a dissection date just for you, Dec 4-6, 2026 in Louisburg, NC at Shining River Ranch. The conversation about biomechanics, function, fascia, organs and the relation of all of them to your training matters. Come join us and drive this important conversation. For more information about what is covered in the dissection go to my website at https://trinityequineservices.com/events
If you are interested in registering please DM me and I will send the link to get registered.
Please share with any trainers you think might be interested.

05/31/2026

Well, we're 6 months in, and finally this surgical incision closed.

You might remember that Gustavo went to the university in November for melanoma surgery. Against my better judgement, and asking, they required him to stay for 5 days for observation. I'm not being dramatic when I say that I picked him up in a full blown impaction colic. The vet was in his stall brushing the shavings off of him when I arrived, oblivious to the fact that he was colicking.

I drove him the 3 hours home and my vet came out, tubed him, manually cleared as much of the impaction as he could reach, and put oil in the back end as well, and recommended lunging him even though he needed to be on stall rest. It saved him, but irritated the surgical incision that later busted open.

It's been a long road, we learned a lot, and I'm happy to finally have it behind us (pun intended 🤣)

05/28/2026

This Sunday's webinar will be "Recognizing Compensation".

Originally, Dr. Martha Faraday was going to present, but she had to reschedule for next month, so I will be presenting on a topic that I wish more people understood. That topic is being able to see when a horse is struggling.

These webinars are for those in Members Basic and Members+ If you'd like to join the party, Members+ is on a wait-list, but Members Basic is open!

By joining Members Basic now, you can still catch the recordings, Yoga for Equestrians class on hip opening, and Understanding the Half Halt and Prerequisites to get there, with my mentor Carolin Moldenhauer!

Being a part of Members Basic also gets you into the private Facebook group where we have more discussions, exercises, inspiration, and support. Those in Members Basic also get first access to any openings in Members+ if they arise.

Reach out with any questions, or visit to www.shadetreestables.com to join Members Basic now!

05/27/2026

Dr. Martha M. Faraday, PhD, Four Oaks Equine Nutrition has been working with me with Gustavo for the last 6 months to create a diet to slow the progression of his melanoma. I asked her if she would be a guest speaker for my Members programs, and she agreed!

When we were discussing what topic to choose, I asked her, "what is the ONE thing you wish horse owners knew?" Her answer was, "How to feed their horses properly". So that's the topic this Sunday! Members+ is full, but there is still room in my Members Basic program!

Here is a little information about Dr. Faraday:
Dr. Martha M. Faraday (Ph.D.) is a whole horse health scientist and holistic equine nutritionist whose mission is to alleviate suffering and promote vibrant health in horses of all ages. Prior to her work with horses, Dr. Faraday spent two decades developing evidence-based medical treatment protocols for physicians to optimize care of human patients. After struggling to manage her own horses’ complex conditions – insulin resistance, founder, neurological issues, allergies -- she turned her attention to a deeper understanding of how to use food and nutraceuticals to support the body to heal itself. “Food is the foundation” became her mantra. She brings her scientific training, intuition, and empathy to the issues of every horse in order to design effective, tailored protocols. She continues her training with tutorials from expert practitioners and formulators and extensive reading in the scientific literature. Her practice includes horses in all stages of life and work, from horses in intensive competition to retired elders.
In response to client requests to help with seriously ill cats and dogs, she has expanded her practice to include cancers, autoimmune conditions, injuries/arthritis, infections (e.g., Lyme), and kidney/liver failure in small animals.
Her equine specialties include:
- Ulcers, colic, other gut issues (chronic diarrhea, f***l water syndrome, gastroparesis, mega-esophagus)
- Recovery from EPM, Lyme, other infections (including antibiotic-resistant infections)
- Recovery and rehabilitation from injuries, including stall rest protocols
- Neurologic issues (post-EPM, from injuries, “kissing spine”)
- Heaves, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Respiratory and skin allergies
- Other immune dysfunction (e.g., cancers)
- Chronic pain from arthritis, injuries
- Foot health (poor hoof quality, abscesses, white line disease, chronic thrush)
- Degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis (DSLD)
- Insulin resistance, pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (Cushing’s), laminitis, founder
- Polysaccharide storage myopathies (PSSM1 and PSSM2)
- Weight loss or gain
- Anxiety, lack of confidence, unpredictable or explosive behavior
- Wellness and performance
- Prevention of injuries and degenerative joint issues
- Healthy pregnancy
- Healthy aging

You can join us in the webinar by joining Members Basic! You'll also gain access to the last 2 months of recordings and the private Facebook group! You can join Members Basic through my website ShadeTreeStables dot com

05/26/2026

The video doesn't capture the amount of chaos and noise on the farm this morning. Go karts, Ameren boom trucks, and the house generators, but Crucero was a rock star!

05/26/2026

Just because something is common, doesn't mean it is correct.

05/25/2026

As we enjoy our holiday weekend, remember those who gave all. Images are of my dear friend's last trip home. The streets were lined that day with hundreds, if not thousands of people.

05/23/2026

I need your help! I want to create a class for this summer called, "Identifying Compensation". I'm looking for images or videos of horses, with incorrect muscling!
The caveat is, that these must be pictures of your horse, and that you give permission for me to use!

Please send them via messenger along with, "I ______, give Deanna Preis, of Shade Tree Stables LLC, permission to use my images for learning purposes. These images may be used in a class or online setting."

Thank you so much for your help! I truly believe that by working together, we can help people identify incorrect training methods, and thereby help horses live kinder, more comfortable lives with better longevity!