Equine Physiology and Psychology
Nervous System Regulation, Polyvagal Theory and Connection
Friday: Check-in 2pm - stalling available $20/night - drop box for stalls. $10/night dry camping (no hookups needs to be contained)
Friday Classroom 3-6pm
3 to 4:15 pm: Introduction to the science of the horse/human connection through the lens of Dr. Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory. We will learn about the fight, flight, and freeze survival responses of the nervous system and be introduced to practices (breath work and heart/brain coherence techniques) that help us consciously regulate our nervous system responses so that we can offer a sense of safety and regulation to our horses - Sheri
4:30-5:45 pm Introduction to Equine Physiology and Psychology - Dana
6 pm - Questions and discussion
6:30 pm Go out to dinner or order Take out to have at the fairgrounds that night
Saturday:
Warm up 8:30 am
Start 9am Clinic with horses: What is your Intention for the Day ?
2 Round pens set up and arena work - 9-11 am
Ground work: With horses haltered and on the lead, we will practice anchoring our nervous systems in well-being and being present with our horses without an agenda - bodies without brace, minds without judgment, and hearts that are open. Practicing self-awareness and resonant listening, we will learn how to regulate speed, tempo, and movement in the partnership walk/trot and in lunging for connection.
Participants will need a training lead rope that is at least 12-14 feet long. (Lead ropes will be available to purchase on site.)
11am-12pm reflection & feedback with instructors
12-1pm Lunch - make your own sandwiches, fruit/veggies, drinks
1pm - 4pm “The Dance of Connection” and Liberty - Dana and Sheri will guide participants through the dance of connection with their horse in a round pen at liberty. Two round pens will be available and other participants are invited to continue to work with their horses on the lead or to observe the round pen activity. We will practice non-judgemental, unconditional positive regard for horses and humans. Each participant will be invited to find a helper to video record their working session and homework for participants will be to watch their videos Sat night.
4-5pm - Reflection, feedback, and Q & A - illicit observations from other participants
Optional - go out to eat together
Sunday:
8:30 am warmup and get ready
9am - “What is your intention for today?”
9:15am - Groundwork with horses saddled: We will practice and build on what we learned Saturday, but with the horse saddled, focusing on helping the horse “stay present with me”. Instructors will help participants notice the nervous system responses of horses and humans and watch for patterns and coaching opportunities.
10:30 am -12:30 pm
2 sections:
Applying the dance of connection: Ground work in prep for riding - Sheri
Riding - conscious horsemanship under saddle - Dana
1:30-3 pm
Perception and reflection, feedback, questions
Open discussion, wrap up
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | Closed | |
Wed | Closed | |
Thu | Closed | |
Fri | 03:00 pm – 07:00 pm | |
Sat | 08:30 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sun | 08:30 am – 03:30 pm |
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