February 28th, 2026
 
"Horse Speak®: Buttons, Bubblers, Boundaries, and the Greeting Ritual"
Theme: "Learning to speak the horse's native language.".
 
Teaching topics- 
The 15 Buttons of Horse Speak
Bubbles: Personal space & intention fields
The 3-phase Greeting Ritual
Mirroring and pausing
Why horses relax when you "speak their language".
 
Video-
Sharon Wilsie demonstrating the "Greeting Ritual"
 
 
Experiential-
Button Mapping on Puppet Heads
Nose Button
Chin Button
Neck Bend Button
Shoulder Button
Rib Button
Emotional expression areas
 
Application-
Practice full conversation loop:
Greeting
Pause
Gesture
Wait for Reply
Acknowledge
Closure (tail swish equivalent)
 
Reflection- 
"What shifted when you waited instead of pushing forward?"
Homework: Try the Greeting Ritual with your horse- record reactions.