Meeting of Minds Program

Photo credit: Carolyn J Seager

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A Meeting of Minds program, bringing together a wide variety of guest trainers, behaviourists, coaches & therapists, to explore the foundations of good horsemanship, whatever your preferred training method, style or approach may be. Creating a safe space for horse lovers, owners & equine professionals to come together with an open-mind & non-judgemental manner, to share knowledge & skills for the good of the horses.

“Be curious, not judgemental” – Walt Whitman

Providing an amazing, innovative and unique opportunity to:
• Join in with other horse lovers, trainers and specialists helping to identify the keys to good horsemanship; all sharing knowledge and skills for the benefit of the horses.
• Gain insights and instruction from different trainers and specialists helping to find methods or approaches which work for you and your horse.
• Explore the ‘Understanding Equus’ model and learn through demonstration, discussion and hands on exercises, the tools you need to optimize your relationships.
• Challenge your beliefs and open your mind to the possibilities of taking your equine partnerships to new levels using a fun, relaxed, open-minded & non-judgmental approach.

Check out our previous ‘Meeting of Minds’ (MOM) Series, our amazing guest speakers and benefit from what we have explored on the program so far. Flicker Photos

Series 1 – Exploring ‘Building trust-based relationships’ with founder member & host Carolyn Bourchier at The New Horse. Questioning a variety of horsemanship techniques, identifying good horsemanship and de-mystifying the term ‘horse whispering’.

Series 2 – Exploring the skills, knowledge & understanding required within the 3 key areas of Communication, Understanding & Partnership, to build on our spiral of learning. In association with Carolyn Bourchier at The New Horse with guest speakers; Franklin Levinson, Hazel-Ann Willson, Brenda Henney & Rachel Boase.

Series 3 – Exploring our relationships ‘From ground to ridden’ & looking at the importance of a holistic approach. In association with Carolyn Bourchier at The New Horse, with guest speakers; Patty Burrows, Cathy Sirett, Franklin Levinson & Trudy Affleck.

Series 4 – Exploring our relationships & identifying the keys to optimizing our Communication, Understanding & Partnership skills. In association with Carolyn Bourchier at The New Horse, with guest speakers; Amanda Barton, Shawna Karrasch, Trudy Affleck, Nicola Chamberlain, Lou Wilks & Fiona Habershon.

Feedback & Testimonials

Just back from an amazing weekend with wonderful people & horses…it was an inspirational, emotionally awakening day & thank you to everyone who was… Read More

Lou Wilks

I always come away from MoM’s feeling reinvigorated and hugely positive about our continuing journey so THANK YOU. Read More

Zelda Perkins

If you get the chance to go to a Meeting Of Minds day, grab it, a really safe space to explore new, old and… Read More

Sarah Staple-West

Thank you to everyone for an excellent series… the sharing, enthusiasm, commitment & input from a fascinating range of experts’ results in an inspiring,… Read More

Hazel-Ann Willson

The whole concept, Meeting of Minds is such a great one — EVERYONE ends up learning so much it is wonderful! Read More

Cathy Sirett

Words can’t convey how much coming here has changed me & my horse. To be in this environment and meeting new & like-minded people… Read More

Donna McKenzie

Thank you all for a really lovely relaxed day. It’s great to have a place/group where you can express yourself openly and without judgement. Read More

Anna Reeves

You have beautiful energy Debbie and a way to instill confidence and safety for anyone wanting to do this work with you. Read More

Fiona Paul