Equine Research Foundation

Research Facility with Public Programs covering equine learning abilities, perception, behavior, training, care and welfare. The program is multifaceted and includes a focus on a unique scientific research project geared toward gaining a deeper understanding of the horse’s mind. During your stay, you will participate in all phases of the research, including operation of testing apparatus, handling the animals during the tests, videotaping sessions, collecting data, journal record keeping, and more. Through instruction, observation, and hands-on experience, you will learn how the findings of the Equine Research Foundation relate to human dealings with horses, and how cognition and behavior principles apply to handling and training. You will also receive instruction and hands-on experience working and playing with horses using the Equine Research Foundation alternative methods of ground schooling and bond formation. Based on equine social dynamics, herd behavior, psychology, and positive reinforcement, these techniques will help you develop a better relationship with any horse. All methodology emphasizes positive interaction, creates strong human/horse bonds, and develops willing partnerships between humans and horses.