January 24, 2026
 
Orientation to the Equine Mandala & the Horse's Sensory World
Theme: Part 1- Learn to read the horses body language though understanding their Sensory World.
 
Your horse lives in a different world than you do. Come to understand it better.
 
Objectives:
Introduce the Equine Mandala tm
Explore how horses perceive the world
Establish the foundation for sensory empathy
 
Teaching topics: 
Overview of the 4 quadrants of the Equine Mandala
Why connection is the Mandala's center
Horse vs. human sensory priorities
Horses live in the present moment- not the future or past
 
Dr. Steven Peters video- "How Horses See the World"- short clip
 
Experiential- 
The "Vision Walk"- Using puppet heads, explore:
blind spots
depth perception
restart zones
Partners alternately "be the horse" and navigate obstacles with sensory limitations
 
Application- 
Field of vision mapping
Approaching a horse from different angles
How to avoid triggering the startle reflex
 
Reflection-
"What surprised you about how horses see, hear, smell, taste, and feel the earth?"
Homework: Observe 3 sensory-based behaviors in your horse this week.
 
Workshop will be held indoors.
Limited to 25 participants.