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In The Presence of Horses Blog
A deeper look at horse behavior, human presence, and the patterns that emerge when two nervous systems meet. Where observation, science, and lived experience illuminate the horse human relationship.
(419) 930-7936
In The Presence of Horses Blog
A deeper look at horse behavior, human presence, and the patterns that emerge when two nervous systems meet. Where observation, science, and lived experience illuminate the horse human relationship.
When Horses Become Emotional Dumping Grounds: Nervous System Ethics in Equine-Facilitated Work
by: Amanda HeldPublished on: 01/11/2025Horses are highly sensitive to human emotional states and nervous system activation. This article explores the ethics of co-regulation, physiological integration, and emotional load in equine-facilitated work through the Equine Wisdom Integration Method™.
Why Horses Should Not Be Trained in Isolation: Herd Connection and Equine Learning
by: Amanda HeldPublished on: 13/10/2025Horses are social animals whose nervous systems rely on herd connection for learning and stress regulation. Research on equine behavior shows that young and healing horses learn more safely and effectively when training occurs within a social environment.
Do Horses Really Live in the Present Moment? The Truth About Equine Memory and Behavior
by: Amanda HeldPublished on: 13/09/2025The belief that horses live only in the present moment is widely repeated in the equine world. Research in equine cognition shows horses remember experiences and emotional events, shaping behavior through memory, learning, and pattern recognition.
The Illusion of Safety in Equine Facilitation: How Control Can Quietly Block Connection
by: Amanda HeldPublished on: 01/09/2025In equine assisted learning and therapy, safety is essential but over control can block transformation. Explore how facilitator presence, nervous system regulation, and horse human connection create authentic safety and deeper healing.
