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Before there is training. Before there is technique. Before there is performance. There is the herd. Understanding Herd Dynamics: Herd Structure is a foundational Masterclass for horse owners, riders, trainers, and professionals who want to understand the horse through the lens of nature—before domestication, discipline, and expectation. This Guided Narrative Masterclass explores how horses are shaped by emotional architecture rather than dominance, and how natural herd structure influences behavior, relationships, stress, and communication. Rather than focusing on correction or control, the course reveals the origin of behavior by returning to the social systems that shaped the horse’s mind. Through story-rich teaching and real-world observation, Kerry M. Thomas guides participants into the living structure of the natural herd. Students gain insight into herd roles, Individual and Group Herd Dynamics, emotional camouflage, and the developmental journey from foal to bachelor herd. The Masterclass also examines how domestication can interrupt natural psychological development, often appearing as misunderstood behavior. This is not a course about memorizing terminology. It is a course about learning to see. At its core, this Masterclass is not about training methods or discipline-specific outcomes. It is about understanding the emotional and sensory foundations that shape every horse’s experience. In our view, horse welfare starts here, with understanding, before expectation. The program includes a recorded, 2 hour live-style Masterclass, enhanced guided reading materials, a conceptual quiz, and a Certificate of Completion upon successful quiz completion. Access is provided for 180 days from the date of purchase. No prior coursework is required—only curiosity and respect for the horse’s nature. (Best viewed and completed on a PC, but not limited to. )