***Example of what will be in report***
Kerry M. Thomas, Equine Psychology
www.kerrymthomas.com
Herd Dynamic Profile™
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Horse Name:
Discipline/Primary Use:
Owner/Client Name (Optional):
Evaluation Type: [Video Study Only / In-Person Assessment / Hybrid]
Age/Sex/Breed (Optional):
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Between The Ears:
The story behind the eyes.
A vivid, 3–4 paragraph emotional portrait of the horse’s psychological fingerprint—how they feel, think,
and interact with the world around them. This section reveals the unique “operating system” running the
machine and captures the essence of who the horse is at heart.
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Sensory Soundness™ Assessment:
How the horse absorbs, filters, and reacts to their world.
An evaluation of the horse’s sensory zone engagement (1–6), environmental processing ability, and
emotional threshold. Identifies both natural aptitude and areas of sensitivity with practical implications for
riding, handling, and development.
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Herd Dynamic Overview:
Leadership style, herd role, and relational psychology.
An analysis of the horse’s Group and Individual Herd Dynamic (GHD/IHD), herd position tendencies,
and social interaction style. Translates instinctual behavior into meaningful application across barn life,
travel, training, and herd settings.
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Strengths & Vulnerabilities:
What empowers the horse—and what can derail them.
A clear, candid outline of the horse’s core emotional strengths and their potential challenges. Helps
owners identify how to support, manage, and elevate the horse’s true capabilities through better awareness
and relationship alignment.
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Relationship Guidance & Connection Strategies:
Becoming the partner your horse needs.
Tailored advice for nurturing the emotional connection between horse and human. Includes interaction
tips, energy-matching cues, and practical insight for earning trust and deepening understanding in
meaningful ways.
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Training & Development Notes:
Coaching the brain, not just the body.
A guide to training through psychological alignment—what motivates, what causes shutdown, how
repetition is tolerated, and how learning occurs best. Ensures training plans match the horse’s internal
rhythm and learning style.
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Breeding Insight (If Applicable):
Behavioral genetics and compatibility guidance.
An evaluation of inherited emotional tendencies and social traits with guidance on ideal breeding
matches. Focuses on complementary behavioral profiles and herd synergy rather than just physical traits.
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Final Observations / Closing Thoughts:
Bringing it all together.
A brief summation of the horse’s emotional landscape, key takeaways, and intuitive reflections. Designed
to leave the owner with clarity, purpose, and a deeper sense of connection.
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Kerry’s Lexicon of Frequently Used Terms
A helpful reference guide to the unique language, phrases, and behavioral concepts used throughout your
Herd Dynamic Profile™. Designed to deepen understanding and provide clarity on key terminology such
as Sensory Soundness™, IHD, GHD, and more. Frequently Used Terms
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*For all breeds, disciplines, and individual goals—available via video, in-person, or as part of a clinic. Contact: Sensorysoundness@gmail.com
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