Lucinda B.'s evidence-based curriculum takes you through a transformative experience, resulting in a deeper connection between you and your horse.
This supportive information can be used in any discipline.
Equine Mandala™
A four-sided holistic approach to understanding horses, their behavior and World View.
Equine Science & Knowledge Program
Lucinda B. has spent more than 40 years with horses, and has developed a structured program that is customized to fit your needs and goals. For each of the programs there is an initial analysis and introduction to Equine Science & Knowledge and Horsemanship.
Lucinda B. will work with you to understand your goals, and align them with the overall program objectives. Our program is customized to each person's or group's needs, experience, and goals. This approach provides a transformative equine learning journey for all levels.
During the introductory sessions you will also get a deeper dive into the Equine Mandala™, to get an understanding of our approach and the process of the program.
*Lucinda B. also offers customized programs and individual problem solving. Please reach out to her at lucinda@bentwireranch.com
Our individual program begins with foundational elements including the Equine Mandala™ and creating individual goals. From there you will advance building on existing knowledge to get a deeper understanding and practice of horsemanship using the Equine Mandala™ as a guide.*
*Introductory program for individuals takes place over 6 sessions. Once complete, sessions are sold in blocks of 4-6 lessons.
Introduction and Analysis:
First 2 sessions we will:
• Explore the foundations of Equine
Science & Knowledge
• Set individual goals
• Assess current level based on set ESK learning elements
• Create an action plan for learning
• Complete Safety, Boundaries and
Bubbles foundational curriculum
Practice and Learn:
• Build confidence by working with a horse to practice what you have
learned.
• Highlight progress by reassessing
goals at the end of the fourth session.
• Visit goal achievement and set new goals for the future.
Price:
$650 Individual program includes 6 sessions, 90 minutes each.
*Payment plans available.
Individuals
Working with your small group we will develop a program that fits with shared goals while also addressing individual needs.
Depending on previous ESK experience, this program could be modified over the course of a couple of days, or broken up over several weeks.
Introduction and Analysis:
• Explore group and individual learning goals
• Dive deep into the foundations of Equine Science & Knowledge
• Create an action plan for learning based on group goals and learning elements
• Complete Safety, Boundaries and
Bubbles foundational curriculum
Practice and Learn:
• Build confidence by working with a horse to practice what you have
learned, and goals set during the first two sessions.
• Highlight progress by reassessing
goals and learning elements at the end of the fourth session.
• Create new goals and establish learning goals for the future.
Price:
Groups of 4-6 people: $495 per person. (One weekend. Friday Evening, Saturday Day, Sunday until noon)
*Payment plans available.
Small Groups
Workshops are developed for groups that would like Lucinda to come on site for a 1 to 3-day workshop.
These workshops are more robust than the small groups.
Please contact Lucinda for pricing and details.
Workshops
Lucinda B. will give a 2 hour presentation for groups of 8 or more people. This gets into the details of the
Equine Mandala™
A four-sided holistic approach to understanding horses, their behavior and World View.
"Lucinda B.'s program is a perfect blend of science and practical knowledge. I have been riding horses my whole life and my relationship with my horse has never been better from this program. I can not recommend it enough!"
Teresa M., Bend OR
Equine Science & Knowledge Programs are held at:
Use One of BentWire Ranch's Horses
If you don't have a horse of your own, there are many horses that would love to work with you!
From wild mustangs off the range, to more trained and kid-friendly guys, we welcome the chance for one our herd members to form new relationship with you.