Welcome to the website of Kim Shannon Licensed Parelli Professional™ and 1-Star Junior Instructor located in beautiful Martinez, California.

Parelli Is:  "The Ultimate Way To Train Your Horse!"

Parelli is based on understanding the natural instincts and behaviors of horses. It teaches the human to become a horseman, step by step such that at the end of the day you can ask your horse “Was it as good for you as it was for me?”


I have been a student of Parelli Natural Horsemanship™ since 2004 and understand how important support is on the journey to successful partnership & harmony with your horse. I am humbly honored and excited to be entrusted by Pat Parelli to teach his program! It would be a privilege to be a part of your horsemanship education and development.

I join Parelli in their mission to help make the world a better place for horses and humans.

Please explore my website to learn more about me and how I may help you succeed with your horse, have fun and achieve your dreams.

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My Equine Partners Spice, Dove & Cherokee

Parelli Professional's Promise

Relationship First
I promise to put my relationship with you, my student, first. And I promise to
help you put the relationship with your horse first. Rather than perfecting the task, we will care more about confidence, trust, motivation and willingness... as true horseman do.

Foundation Before Specialization
I promise to help you become well-rounded in your savvy both on the ground and riding, within my skill set and licensing; to prepare you for success at every level - to read your horse, understand his Horsenality and develop your savvy skills On Line, at Liberty, in FreeStyle and Finesse.

Never Ending Self-Improvement
I promise to inspire and support your quest for never-ending self-improvement. The Parelli Pathway will guide you to success and help you measure your progress every step of the way.

Contact Information:

Email: Kim@shannonvalleyranch.com

Phone: (925) 360-9815 

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Natural Horsemanship – The Parelli Method

Based on respect for and love of horses – and understanding horse nature and psychology – the Parelli method enables anyone at any level to have fun with horses and achieve amazing results…naturally.  Parelli horse training avoids using force, fear, harsh bits or mechanical training aids in favor of love, language and leadership or, said another way: relationship, communication and trustworthiness.

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"Horsemanship can be obtained NATURALLY through communication, understanding, and psychology rather than through mechanics, fear, and intimidation."
    ~Pat Parelli



Dove & I in Pagosa July 2006

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