Join us for this one of a kind clinic where we will explore the human & horse partnership dynamic. Brenda Murrow, Ph.D. and Matea Babcock come together in this 2 day clinic to help you enhance your partnership with your horse. You will learn to identify and resolve concerns in the partnership. This clinic seeks to support those who want to take the relationship with their horse to the next level by exploring biological factors that humans and horses share that affect ours and our horse’s response to stress. These skills open the door for your horse to succeed in the show ring, on the trail, and at home. Come explore this topic of partnership with us October 8th & 9th, 2022.

Saturday – We will introduce tools to help you and your horse remain calm in stressful situations. We will discuss how to identify different emotional states within ourselves and our horses. Bringing together both sides of the partnership, you will learn the keys to helping your horse thrive in new environments. Furthermore, we will work towards enhancing communication between both partners.

Sunday – Refine your horse’s transitions and brakes, in order to find more balance between “whoa” and “go”. You will learn the phases of a good stop. We will discuss ways to influence your horse’s reactions to stress by learning to adjust your own. Working with your horse to increase the emotional intelligence in your relationship will help you develop a partner that is in tune with your focus and suggestion.

Brenda Murrow, Ph.D. Dr. Murrow is a licensed psychologist who leads Connection Therapy, a private practice focused on serving rural communities in three locations. The multiple populations served by Connection Therapy provide a wide range of concerns that Dr. Murrow and her team are able to support. Prior to practicing in Kansas, Dr. Murrow spent two years as a post-doctoral fellow at the Reiss-Davis Child Study Center in Los Angeles. She also is an adjunct professor who has taught graduate-level courses in psychological assessment, theory, research, and statistics. Dr. Murrow has completed research projects and had work published in the areas of animal-assisted therapy and how attachment affects development. 

Matea Babcock As a horse development specialist, Matea understands the horse psychology behind the training. This can fast track your progress. She has been teaching professionally for the last 9 years and her experience in the horse industry ranges from colt starting, and trail riding green horses to working with gaited horses, and cow working. Her focus is on helping you excel with your horse. Whether you are just starting out or need help fine tuning your lead changes, this clinic will challenge and empower you!