Students will learn how horses communicate and interact with the world, and how humans can benefit from practicing leadership and collaboration within the herd. Students will gain social-emotional insights such as: observation and interpretation of social cues; somatic self-regulation; authenticity and empathy; non-verbal communication; vision and direction; leadership and followership; collaboration; and creative problem-solving. Emphasis is placed on safety, and the practical understanding of how equine communication and behavior reflect and inform human group dynamics. This is a non-riding class. This course will utilize class discussion, assignments, and student participation to develop each student into a relaxed, confident, and effective leader and collaborator.
1 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit
Students will learn how horses communicate and interact with the world, and how humans can benefit from practicing leadership and collaboration within the herd. Students will gain social-emotional insights such as: observation and interpretation of social cues; somatic self-regulation; authenticity and empathy; non-verbal communication; vision and direction; leadership and followership; collaboration; and creative problem-solving. Emphasis is placed on safety, and the practical understanding of how equine communication and behavior reflect and inform human group dynamics. This is a non-riding class. This course will utilize class discussion, assignments, and student participation to develop each student into a relaxed, confident, and effective leader and collaborator.
Offered in Winter 2027, Spring 2027 at Stanford University.