2026 "Being Herd" & Horse Speak Events
January 2026
1/23- Workshop
Title: Horse Speak: Unlocking the Language of Horses
Hosted by School of Ranch- Register on their website
Title: Learning the Horse's Sensory World
Theme: Learn to read the horse's body language through understanding their sensory world.
Title: How the Senses Influence the Nervous System- and Why it Matters.
Theme: Learn to read the horse's body language through recognizing the state of their nervous system.
February 2026
Title: How Equine Memory and Emotions Influence Learning. Setting your horse up for success.
Theme: Learn to choose the correct way for a particular horse to learn efficiently
Title: Fundamentals of Horse Speak- Part One: My Space/Your Space, Bubbles and Boundaries, Mirroring and Matching Steps. The power of Zero and "X".
Theme: "Now I understand what safety means to you- Clarity"
Title: Fundamentals of Horse Speak- Part Two: Micro Movements, Chess Board, Bubbles & Boundaries in action. Intro to the interactive areas of Horse Speak (Buttons).
Theme: your horse will start seeing you as something other than a resource.
March 2026
Title: Integration- Being Herd, the O.Zone, and True Connection
Theme: Applying everything- the horse experience and the human role.
More events to follow though the year. Check back, or register for our newsletter.
Clinics
Clinics combine dynamic classroom learning with hands-on experiential work for everyone. Participants watch videos of horses that reinforce each concept, then take turns feeling those concepts in real time with guided exercises. The foundational elements—Horse Speak®, Neurology, Equine Ethology, and Learning, Memory & Emotions—explain the Why of the horse, giving people a clear understanding of what their horse is experiencing and what it means.
Each clinic is intentionally limited to 10 participants to ensure personal attention, individualized support, and a deeply immersive learning experience.
Workshops are 2½–4 hour, single-day learning events packed with dynamic teaching, engaging videos, hands-on time with the Being Herd™ Puppets, and experiential activities that bring the concepts to life.
Limited to 25 participants for an interactive, energized experience.
Retreats at BentWire Ranch offer 1–3 immersive days with the herd. Learn horse behavior, body language, and herd dynamics while spending meaningful, up-close time with our 17 horses in the quiet, wooded hills of Post, Oregon. Guests often leave feeling deeply calm, grounded, and connected, as if the noise of everyday life has finally quieted. Time with the herd naturally settles the human nervous system, offering an emotional reset that restores balance, clarity, and a renewed sense of inner steadiness.
BentWire Ranch is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible charitable organization operating as Being Herd™ Horse Sanctuary.
Have LucindaB come to you for a 2+ hour private session with your horse(s). Each session is tailored to your specific needs and concerns, and Lucinda brings her full toolbox of Horse Speak®, neuroscience, and practical skills to support you. These sessions are available locally in Central Oregon. In-person sessions are also available in the days following a clinic—wherever it is.
Reserve your session through our Scheduler Tool.
Lucinda B is available for personalized Zoom sessions. Whether you’re looking for guidance with your horse or deepening your understanding of the Equine Mandala, Lucinda can walk you through it step by step. You may also record a short video of your horse and share it during the call for real-time feedback.
Zoom sessions can be used for:
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Handling specific issues you’re experiencing with your horse
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Understanding Horse Speak® and how to apply it in real-life situations
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Learning Equine Neuroscience, including how the nervous system influences behavior
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Exploring Equine Ethology, herd dynamics, and natural horse behavior
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Deepening knowledge of Learning, Memory, and Emotion and how these shape your horse’s responses
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Preparing for upcoming clinics or sessions
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Fine-tuning your own presence, awareness, and connection skills
Sessions are typically 90 minutes and offered most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, in the morning or afternoon.
Reserve your session through our Scheduler Tool.