Module 2: Join-Up®: Building a Trust-Based Partnership through Equus
In this module you will learn to “see the world as your horse sees it”. Over the course of 3 days you will learn the fundamentals of Equus – the horse’s body language communication system – and how it can be used to build an effective, trust-based, non-violent partnership with your horse through Monty Roberts’ world-renowned Join-Up® technique.
Through demonstrations, hands-on sessions, and classroom discussions, you will gain insight into horse psychology and physiology and hands-on experience to improve your relationship with your horse(s) at home.
Topics include:
How horses learn
Equus – the horse’s natural communication system and how we can use it to build a willing and trusting partnership with our horse
How the Dually® Halter can be used to improve your relationship with your horse
The Join-Up® Process
Horse Balance Point and How to Lead a Horse with Your Body