Explorations Library
This library holds readings, videos and practices from the Exploration program to help you review. Please respect the copyright on the original materials. Do not share. They are for your use only.
Refer to the videos and practices that are related to the readings.
BOUNDARY PRACTICE BOUNDARIES HORSEMANSHIP
Seven Facial Expressions of the Horse 7 Facial Expressions
Core Concepts of the Generation Farms Approach-2
Please read ethics of Pro EFW if you did not before, or to refresh this important material. This strong ethical code is at the heart of Pro EFW and differentials it from many other groups. https://www.equinefacilitatedwellness.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Pro-EFWCodeofEthicsPrinciples.pdf
Here is a link to the boundary video you watched in the online class. Please watch it again and see if you can observe the yes, the no, how moving back and giving space can increase connection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyVeibmXoe4
This link is a different look at boundaries! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71xBu_VHTfY
Warwick Schiller Personal Space Bubble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mawD1LX16uM
Josh Nichol; Horsemanship and boundaries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTuViFJwAfU
Generation Farms Grooming Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=997cvWQhut4
A bit different but interesting take on grooming. “How to brush a horse”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yhuxBEi5Tc
Horses Were My Teachers https://www.generationfarms.ca/?attachment_id=1010
Core Concepts of the Generation Farms Approach https://www.generationfarms.ca/?attachment_id=1014
Simple but not easy. https://www.generationfarms.ca/?attachment_id=1013
Watch this video to learn more about Generation Farms and the Generation Farms Approach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYWNg1-jzPo
Currently all Pro EFW Trainers are Tri-Certified as Equine Professionals, Learning Professionals and Mental Health Professionals. Go to these website to learn about other Pro-EFW Trainers:
Sue McIntosh of Cremona Alberta. www.healinghooves.ca
Sandra Wallin of Maple Ridge BC www.chironsway.com
SENSING IN with Kate Burns
BODY SCAN with Deborah Marshall
Practices to do with your horses
Halberg, Leif. (2008) Walking the Way of the Horse; Exploring the Power of the Horse-Human Relationship. iUniverse Inc., New York.
Kohanov, Linda. (2003). Riding Between the Worlds. New World Library: Novato.
The Horse Rider’s Journal article. http://thehorseridersjournal.com/the-horse-whisperer/
Dorrance, Tom (1987) True Unity; Willing Communication Between Horse and Human. Give It A Go Enterprises.
Rashid, Mark (2016) A Journey to Softness; In Search of Feel and Connection with the Horse