3 Barrels, 2 Hearts, 1 Passion
Annette is a respected Equine Specialist in and out of the arena. With over twenty years of experience in riding, training, conditioning, competing, breeding, and educating the horse and rider. She has the gift of recognizing problems and finding the best positive solution for the horse and rider. Annette is able to listen to the horse/rider to anticipate their next move to keep the education at the level of the horse/rider. Deeply thinking and considering all aspects of the body and mind to improve the relationship between horse and rider. She has a strong desire to share her education and always reaching for a higher level of education. Mastering the techniques that she feels are essential elements of horsemanship she has had large success in and out of the arena. Annette feels that the most essential element with horsemanship is communication from rider to horse and horse to rider. Voice, body, and mind must be mastered aids.
Annette introduces the significance of establishing a DREAM that is BELIEVABLE, and ACHIEVABLE with positive choices. With the ability and willingness to help others find success, her goal is to inspire the best of horse and rider. Believing that the laying of a correct strong foundation thru training and conditioning requires precise physical and psychological skills for both horse and rider. This is her “Whole Horse Philosophy”. Most horse problems are rider or pain related. Resolving the problem requires working with the rider first and listening to the horse. A horse’s natural instinct governs their responses to their rider and environment. Annette understands their natural instincts and uses them to establish a mutual respect. Consistency and intelligent training, handling, and conditioning remain to be the key to successful communication.
Annette is certified in Large and Small Animal Acupressure and Massage from AAMTC ( Animal Acupressure Massage Training Center). She had the honor to learn from JoMarie Indovina. Learning Traditional Chinese Medicine, Anatomy & Pathology, Pathways, Important and Powerful Points, Acupressure, Massage, Five Elements, QiGong, and Aromatherapy.
Annette has also been certified in Fundamental Knowledge in Equine Massage and Stretching from N.W. Equine Massage. Glenn Woods is a gifted teacher and practioner.
Annette has enjoyed working with some great clinicians Jerry Mann, Jane Armour, Debbie Potts TTEAM, Glenn Woods, JoMarie Indovina, Lauren McCall, and many more.
Annette has been envolved in great orginizations such as:
Western Horseman of Oregon
Oregon Barrel Racing Association
NPRA
Drill Teams- Coached and Competed - competed in Reno 3 times
OSHET - Coached Drill Team, Team Penning, and Gaming
4-H - Leader and Participant
Pony Club - Instructor for 8 years and Participant
Competed in multiple Rodeo Queen Contests
And many more
She loves all disciplines of riding Western, Gaming, Cows, English, Team Events, Halter, etc. just about anything that has to do with a horse.