“Be the Bridge, Not the Block”
The Mind of the Horse
Educational Events
with
Kerry M Thomas
Equine Psychologist
​“Understanding the world of the horse
is to understand the horse’s view of their world.” kmt
Lectures and Clinics
Herd Structure Lecture
​ -​The Family Group
-Lead Mare
-Adjunct Horses
-Mid & Lower-Level Horses
-Lead Stallion
- Bachelor Herd
- The Puzzle; natural herd dynamics in a domesticated world
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Equine Psychology Lecture Series; how the operating system runs the machine​​​​
-available individually, in bulk, or select to suit-
1- Understanding Sensory Soundness and Mapping
2- The Nature of Breeding
3- Training Colts - Strengths and Vulnerabilities, Nature of IHD-
4- Training Fillies – Strengths and Vulnerabilities, Nature of GHD
5- Training Older Horses; Learned Behaviors V/S Natural Tendency
6- Therapy Horses, the Psychology of Emotional Compatibility
Equine PTSD, Navigating Trauma
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1- The Nature of Trauma
2- The Nature of PTSD
3- Herd Isolation Syndrome & Separation Anxiety
4- New Beginnings, Soothing the Wounded Mind
The Communicated Equine: Clinic
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“Thoughtful communication with your horse begins with a selfless understanding of how your horse is communicating with their world. Be the bridge, not the block.” kmt
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​Unlock the true potential of your horse’s communication and enhance your partnership through deeper understanding. This clinic delves into the intricate relationship between horses and their environment, herd dynamics, and human companions. What is your horse asking of you? How does their natural herd placement affect their psychology, and how can you help them achieve harmony within their environment and contentment in their bond with you?
Key Focus Areas:
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Understanding Sensory Soundness: Did you know your horse’s sensory system should clear environmental space at least twice as fast as their physical movement? Learn how to bridge gaps in their sensory sequencing to improve fluid physical expression and unlock their full potential.
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Emotional-First Leadership: Partner with your horse on an emotional level to guide their physical movements through intention. Align with their natural herd dynamic instead of working against it.
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Stress Management & Focus: Discover how to identify stress markers before they affect performance. Learn techniques to extend your horse’s duration of focus and help them process emotional stress, which is key to achieving long-lasting performance and a strong human-horse connection.
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Obstacle Course Training: Experience a uniquely designed obstacle course that sharpens your ability to clear the environment alongside your horse, expanding your senses to better align with theirs. Plus, learn how create your own for you and your horses.
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Sensory Zone Mastery: Explore your horse’s six zones of sensory sensitivity and how to overlay your natural sensory system onto theirs for a seamless, emotionally consonant alignment. Discover how compatibility is achieved through emotional harmony.
Each clinic session is filmed, allowing for further study, and participants will receive a comprehensive psychological profile and tailored exercises for continued growth and development.
This clinic includes an introductory lecture on herd structure and sensory soundness.
*Private evaluation sessions are available, contact us through the website to request this as a private service.
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Coaching with Kerry: Performance Clinic
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Take your performance to the next level with Coaching with Kerry, a unique clinic designed for riders and horses of all disciplines and skill levels, from novice to Grand Prix. Whether you’re competing or pleasure riding, this experience will introduce you to your horse through your horse’s view of the world.
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In this one-of-a-kind coaching experience, you will explore the power of performance psychology through natural herd dynamics. You’ll learn how to interpret and respond to your horse’s emotional expressions, deepening your communication and strengthening your performance. This clinic fosters and enriches the bond between you and your horse, teaching you how to communicate in their unique psychosensory dialect, enhancing the horse-human relationship through mutual trust and understanding. Where we are not working with the natural herd dynamics, we are working against them.
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What You Will Learn:
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-You will discover how to identify emotional stress markers in your horse.
-You will master the ability to guide your horse through Sensory Lead Changes.
-You will develop the skill to lead your horse’s movement through the power of your intention.
By enhancing your communication with your horse, you will strengthen your bond, empower the relationship, and unlock the potential within both of you.
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What to Expect:
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- Performance Obstacle Course: You and your horse will navigate a specially designed obstacle course, testing both the horse’s performance aptitude and sensory soundness, while assessing how intuitively you guide them. When applicable, this evaluation can extend to specific disciplines. For example, Dressage riders can select a round or level to be assessed based on where they feel challenged or would like additional insight. Likewise, Jumping and Cross-Country rounds can be evaluated, allowing you to receive feedback on your performance in the level or course of your choosing. This personalized approach helps address specific areas for improvement, tailored to each rider’s needs.
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- Sensory Soundness Insights: Discover how sensory sound your horse truly is. Identify their strengths, vulnerabilities, addressing areas needing support ensures your horse feels safe, is mentally balanced, and able to perform. This clinic will reveal how your horse manages stress and will teach you how to help your horse achieve mental harmony by recognizing the sensitivities within their herd-wired psychology.
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- Enhance Intentional Connection: Learn to stay ahead of your horse’s actions, creating synchronized compatibility. Understand how to absorb and manage your horse’s natural instincts, fostering an intuitive connection that translates into fluid physical performance.
- Stress Mitigation Strategies: Receive real-time coaching on how to intervene when your horse is accumulating stress. You’ll gain insight into improving sensory efficiency, enhancing your horse’s mind-to-body fluency, and optimizing performance over extended periods.
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- Video Analysis & Ongoing Support: Your live session will be recorded and analyzed to identify stress tolerance levels and mental fatigue markers. After the clinic, receive detailed coaching tips and extended recommendations based on the video review, helping you continue refining both your and your horse's performance.
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This is more than a clinic—it’s a transformative experience designed to optimize your horse’s talent while unlocking untapped potential in both you and your horse. Gain the advantage of Kerry’s pioneering expertise in equine psychology; realize achievable goals, strengthen your partnership, and elevate your performance.
“Performance, driven by emotion…” kmt
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Can’t make the clinic? Private sessions can be scheduled for personalized coaching either in person or online.
FAQ’s:
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Are educational events available anywhere in the world? Yes!
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Can I have an event tailored to my specific needs or event goals? Yes!
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Can I have arrange for a tailored clinic for my specific need? Yes!
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Can I arrange to host a virtual lecture for my group or special event? Yes
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Can I film or record the event? No, but you can take as many pictures as you wish!
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How much do your Educational Events cost? Because of the unique nature of these events, each one is priced individually.
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Do your clinics also include a lecture? Yes, each of the two clinics listed below include lectures, discussions and Q-n-A's.
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Can I request a tailored clinic? Yes, in fact many of the lecture topics can be paired with a clinic.
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"Be The Bridge Not The Block"
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