Over recent years we have noticed positive changes in horses (and their humans) who we have had the pleasure to help. We are often asked to help work through fears or anxiety and because of the way in which we currently structure movement tasks with our horses and we have found that horses are using certain physical movements for themselves in times when they feel anxious. In turn they are becoming more masterful and confident. Other horses who do not have any specific anxiety issues become more confident and masterful as well. Part of the value of our work means we:
- Learn how to track our horse’s nervous system and respond appropriately, and
- Respect the short window of opportunity we have to change our horse’s mind.
We will explain these concepts during this workshop but primarily this workshop aims to help you help your horse develop mastery and confidence and to be able to identify the nervous system states your horse may be in, at any moment in time. We will add more workshops to specifically use these to help change our anxious horse’s mind.
We are available for coaching through any of these lessons (just contact Julie at ausclickerconnection@gmail.com
If any of the videos do not play for you please contact us.
Curriculum
- 11 Sections
- 62 Lessons
- Lifetime
- 1. Important Principles that Guide Mastery and ConfidenceThese are our four important principles that guide our work.5
- 2. Memory Extras (Fear & Anxiety)This section is for those who want more detail as to the damage fear can do to our horses, before we move on to the Polyvagal Theory..3
- 3. The Polyvagal TheoryNow we are ready to take that deep dive into what the Polyvagal Theory is all about and how it is different from what we already know.6
- 3.01. Tracking the Autonomic Nervous System10 Minutes
- 3.12. Seth Porges explains the Polyvagal Theory from the human perspective30 Minutes
- 3.23. The Polyvagal Theory opens up the world of the autonomic nervous system30 Minutes
- 3.34. The Vagal Brake20 Minutes
- 3.45. The impact of our voice as a resource for the Social Engagement System10 Minutes
- 3.56. References1 Minute
- 4. The Polyvagal Theory - Interpretation to HorsesLet's now think about how the Polyvagal Theory can apply to horses generally.5
- 4.01. The Polyvagal Theory as it applies to Horses – a video explanation15 Minutes
- 4.12. Train your Eye – Become a ‘state’ Detective15 Minutes
- 4.23. Autonomic Nervous System State Detectives in Training – Video One15 Minutes
- 4.34. Autonomic Nervous System State Detectives in Training – Video Two5 Minutes
- 4.45. Autonomic Nervous System State Detectives in Training – Video Three15 Minutes
- 5. Applying the Polyvagal theory to your HorseArmed with the knowledge from the last two sections now let's apply this to our horses by mapping.5
- 6. Introducing Body PartsSATS opens a whole new world up as we learn to communicate with our horse. So let.s teach body parts.5
- 7. Benefits of Physical Movement; how to recognise Tension & StressUnderstanding how to recognise tension and stress is very important to our communication and relationship with our horse.7
- 7.01. Introduction5 Minutes
- 7.12. Why it is Important to think about Movement Benefits5 Minutes
- 7.23. Tension Patterns in Horses15 Minutes
- 7.34. What happens in times of Acute Stress15 Minutes
- 7.45. What Happens in Times of Chronic Stress20 Minutes
- 7.56. How Movement Solutions Might Create a Sense of Confidence & Mastery15 Minutes
- 7.67. References1 Minute
- 8. Exercises Towards Mastery - Core ActivationThis is where we begin to learn how to teach our horse to activate his or her core8
- 8.1Introduction10 Minutes
- 8.21. Why do we begin with Core Activation?10 Minutes
- 8.32. Introduction to Core lessons15 Minutes
- 8.43. Core Exercises: Let’s get Started20 Minutes
- 8.54. Core Exercises: Train Your Eye10 Minutes
- 8.65. The Major Active Body Parts in Core Activation15 Minutes
- 8.76. Coaching example30 Minutes
- 8.87. References5 Minutes
- 9. ProprioceptionProprioception is about how our horse senses his or her body - there are many benefits to enhance proprioception. In this section we show you how7
- 9.11. What is proprioception5 Minutes
- 9.22. Proprioception for tension release10 Minutes
- 9.33. Adding Proprioceptive Challenges to Core Posture Work15 Minutes
- 9.44. Advanced Proprioceptive Challenges30 Minutes
- 9.55. Combining Core Activation and the Balance Mat10 Minutes
- 9.66. Body Wraps80 Minutes
- 9.77. References
- 10. Towards Mastery and Confidence - Walk like a PantherNow we are getting into advanced movements that create confidence and mastery10
- 10.01. Introduction5 Minutes
- 10.12. Why the Panther Walk?5 Minutes
- 10.23. Theoretical Considerations for the Panther Walk10 Minutes
- 10.34. Introducing the Panther Walk – Targeting with the legs30 Minutes
- 10.45. Panther Walk – extending the distance of the noodle5 Minutes
- 10.56. Panther Walk – Taking off the Training Wheels10 Minutes
- 10.67. Panther Walk – Movement benefits10 Minutes
- 10.78. Panther Walk – Putting it all together5 Minutes
- 10.89. Panther Walk – Train your eye10 Minutes
- 10.910. References5 Minutes
- 11. Conclusionwe have come to an end1
