Gain Confidence, Clarity and Sustainable Communication
using the LucindaB "Being Herd" Program
Exploring the Science and Language of the horse.
Building a Bridge between the amazing ethereal sensation of "Sharing Space" to the down-to-earth practicality of "Getting Things Done".
“Being Herd” is feeling heard, feeling seen. Once learned, you can accomplish great things with your horse.
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This supportive information can be used with, and enhances, any training technique.​
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It can seem like “Sharing Space” and “Getting Things Done” are 2 different things. One minute we are loving on them and the next moment we are asking them to do something.
The secret is in how we ask.
Fortunately, horses don’t mind, and even seem to enjoy, working and living amongst us as long as they can find safety and resources. What scares them is when they feel alone or don’t understand what is being asked of them.​​​​
The bottom line is they have a biological need to feel safe. When we offer them consistent, clear support, they immediately begin to consider the human part of the herd- even if it’s just the two of you.
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The intent behind your actions in Being Herd is immediately recognized by the horse as authentic. This can be learned.
The four quadrants of the Equine Mandala represent four disciplines of information critical to understanding the inner world of the horse- what alarms them, what calms them and what motivates them. These disciplines consist of:
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Horse Speak- The language of the horse
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Equine Neurology- How horses perceive and react to the world
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Equine Ethology- How horses live and behave in the world
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Learning, Memory & Emotion- How horses learn
The synergy of LucindaB.- "Being Herd" work represents a fundamentally new approach to working with your horse.
The Equine Mandala
What are we all looking for in our horses?
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A friend?
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A companion?
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A partner?
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There’s something truly magical about horses- I feel it every time I’m with them. But beyond that magic, there are also practical challenges we need to navigate, such as:
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Loading into a trailer with ease
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Staying calm for the vet
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Cooperating with the farrier
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Paying attention in the show ring
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Handling new environments without stress
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Performing well in an obstacle trail competition
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Gently starting a BLM Mustang
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Remaining calm and focused in any situation
When you truly understand your horse’s needs, you can meet them in a way that fosters trust, clarity, and connection. They begin to look to you for direction and safety- deepening your partnership in a way that transforms your time together.​
For more information, go to Lucinda B's teaching methodology.
