The Art of the Thread- First Steps in Educating Your Horse with Deb Bennett, Ph.D. – Archived Event

Product Description

Are you ready to deepen your connection with your equine partner and build a foundation of trust and understanding?

A transformative class that will illuminate the subtle language of horses and empower you to communicate with clarity and compassion.

Dr. Deb will guide you in reading your horse’s body language, revealing the telltale signs of worry and stress. Gain crucial insightsinto why and how horses flee, and discover the significance of their twin “emotional thermometers.” Learn to identify the subtle cues that indicate an impending flight response, allowing you to intervene proactively and prevent potentially dangerous situations. We’ll also explore the dangerous subtlety of “sulling up” or absence, and how to recognize these often-overlooked signs of discomfort. Through practical examples and insightful explanations, you’ll develop the ability to read and respond effectively to your horse’s facial and bodily expressions of worry and fear. Discover the powerful “Law” that what a horse is looking at is what he is thinking about, and learn to harness the unity of focus to create harmonious and productive interactions in various situations.

This class is perfect for:

• New horse owners eager to build a strong foundation.

• Experienced riders seeking to deepen their understanding of equine behavior.

• Anyone who wants to enhance their communication and partnership with their horse.

Don’t miss this opportunity to unravel the secrets of the equine mind and embark on a journey of profound connection with your horse.

“Birdie” is a metaphor, and a metaphor is a teaching tool used to make intangible ideas become vivid to the mind’s eye. In this class we build on the first class introducing the concept to exploring how it can be applied in specific situations.

The class was held Thursday April 17th via Zoom.

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