PVEI Horse Professional Skills: October 2023

Event Location:
Northern California, contact us for additional details at: Sue@PolyvagalEquineInstitute.com

The workshop is conducted over 2.5 days.

• October 20-22, 2023
• 9:30am – 3:00pm on the 20th and 21st
• 9:30am – 12:30pm on the 22nd

Facilitated By:
Dr. Rebecca Bailey has over 30 years of experience in the field and continues to be dedicated to the notion that authenticity, common sense, and kindness are the most important elements of effective treatment. She is a lifelong equestrian and animal lover who believes animals, particularly horses, have much to teach humans about curiosity and compassion.

Margie McDonald is a lifelong accomplished equestrian and horse trainer. She is trained in classical dressage and has applied the teachings to an approach that embodies compassion and connection. Her work has included promoting self-awareness and kindness between horses and humans. She has raised the conscious compassion of numerous equine enthusiasts.

Jaycee Dugard is a survivor of extreme trauma. She feels strongly that without animals in her world, she would not be the person she has become. Thankfully, her recovery included a team of four horses who remain in her life to this day. She has made it her life’s work to support the equine-human connection in tribute to her four teachers.

Topics Covered:
• Basic horse handling and safety guidelines for best practices when working with equine assisted interventions.
• How to incorporate PVEI principles and skills for equine facilitated work.
• How to design PVEI horse activities for specific population.
• Understanding and developing PVEI concepts of how we work with horses.

Bonus Workshop Item:
Coffee, tea, and light snacks provided.

Who is it for?:
Focus is on horse handlers and professionals, but all individuals, private groups, and organizations are welcome.

Pre-requisite:
None.