SPEAKING HORSE: Moving into Co-Regulation

Speaking Horse Class is a Friendly Trails Horse Rescue and Sanctuary community event.

Take a horse for a walk. It is one of our favorite equine assisted learning exercises. Horses rarely stand still. Even when they sleep you can see their ears moving around, still scanning the environment.

Horses who are locked in small spaces and unable to walk develop illnesses, both physical and behavorial. But left to their own devices, they will walk miles and miles, up to 50 each day! What can a human gain from walking with horses?
Horses walk in balance.
Horses walk in sync with the herd.
Horses breathe while they walk.
Horses look into the distance as they walk.
We really hope you will bring a friend or two who might like to join our herd, or at least experience it.

Each month the class is centered on a holistic horse keeping theme, understanding herd dynamics, horse care, or horse training and how it relates to our human journey.

Highly sensitive people, parents, and teachers might especially benefit from this class as well as horse owners/riders who hope to improve their relationships with their equine partners. (Though this work is great for dogs as well, your dogs are not welcome at our horse rescue due to liability and distraction concerns.)

Come and experience the magic of working with horses firsthand. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and connect with these majestic creatures. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or just starting out, there's something for everyone at our Speaking Horse classes. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to bond with horses and fellow horse lovers. We can't wait to see you there!
Children 9 and older are welcome with adult participation and supervision (and legal guardian signed liability release). Youth 15 and older may attend with a signed parental permission form. We meet in a pasture which has uneven ground and slippery gravel. For these reasons, it is difficult to accommodate participants with limited mobility. (In some cases we are able to offer limited in-place, chair-based tasks, as well as onsite parking, so we invite those with limited mobility to reach out to learn more. Please call to RSVP 415-203-6600, first come, first served.)
Holistic horse keeping methods and perspectives form the primary vision for our rescue. This class is a fundraiser for the nonprofit horse rescue, so please donate what you can, either here or at the class. Directions sent upon registration. This is a volunteer orientation as well. It is an opportunity to meet our herd, both horses and humans, and find out if you might like to get involved. All registration fees are donations to support the rescue herd.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Petaluma Vacation Pasture of Friendly Trails, San Antonio Rd, Petaluma, United States