Herd Wired
"Herd Wired is a foundational work on equine behavior and herd dynamics, exploring how horses process environment, pressure, and social structure at a neurological and emotional level. It is increasingly used as a reference by educators, professionals, and welfar-focused organiziations seeking a deeper understanding of the horse beyond surface behavior."
Herd Wired: In Pursuit of Discovery
A Field Companion for a Journey Through the Mind of the Horse, This is your invitation into the unseen world— A legacy work shaped by decades in the field, from studying wild herds across the globe to profiling elite performance horses around the world, where emotional maps, instinctive behavior, and herd dynamics come alive. A book for the curious, the devoted, and the soul-searchers— Herd Wired offers a bridge between the natural herd dynamic and the domesticated world.
This book explores how: The operating system runs the machine, affecting everything from instinctive reactions to learned intelligence Emotional presence bridges the gap between the natural herd dynamic and the domesticated world, Sensory Soundness™ becomes a core language for understanding what a horse truly feels—and why they act as they do.
Inside these pages, you'll discover: Unfiltered field notes and philosophies never before shared. Key insights from real-world case studies from around the globe. Emotional awareness grounded in sensory and herd wisdom. Practical tools woven into immersive storytelling.
Whether you're a performance rider, thoughtful caretaker, or captivated by animal consciousness, Herd Wired opens a doorway into perception, presence, and partnership. Harness what lies beneath every behavior and forge a legacy of connection that lasts far beyond the finish line.
“A literary field companion into the heart of the horse—
and the soul of connection. Herd Wired will change how you see your horse, your role,
and the emotional language between you.”
—Tegan Lush, 5★ Eventer, Australia
Testimonial
"Kerry nails it with this new book. Your horse has an operating system and "Herd Wired" is the owner's manual, a fascinating read for anyone who aspires to understand their equine friends from the hoofs up." Mark Coomes former Louisville Courier-Journal Turf Writer
Testimonial
"The first time I met Kerry was at Sutton Forrest, Australia on his first tour to the land down under. 15 minutes into his first lecture, I could tell he had the answers I needed. I'm 52, I've been riding since I was 4 and actively studying all things Horse for over 30 years. I've been studying Kerry's work for a couple of years now and this book, HERD WIRED, has in it the connection. The thing that holds everything I've learned in my life so far about horses together. The WHY if you will. I've seen and done things that work and don't work with my horses, and through Kerry's lens, the WHY is taking shape into a clarity I've been searching for. This book contains answers to questions I hadn't even formed in my own mind yet!! Do yourself a favour and get a copy of this book, HERD WIRED The Field guide, it will make the connection from theory to real world application seamless, as though Kerry is standing beside you guiding you into the horses mind. Just goes to show, a bloke wearing an Akubra hat is very often a great bloke, even if he comes from Pennsylvania!! Thanks Kerry Thomas, keep up the great work." Phil Grace, Australia
