Being Trauma Informed means having a deep understanding of how traumatic experiences effect individuals, groups and systems. It means bringing awareness of how trauma influences  development of the brain into every interaction with horses and riders.  When interactions between horse and rider are viewed through a trauma informed lens  each partner's nervous system has a better chance of staying emotionally safe and calm during the experience. 

All individuals working with horses can benefit from using a trauma informed lens in their interactions. When we understand a horse's behavior or a person's behavior is a trauma response and not just bad behavior we are able to find a way through the interaction with respect for ourselves and the other individual. 

If you are interested in learning about how life experiences impact brain development and want to develop a more attuned and compassionate partnership with your horse and yourself consider hosting a training at your barn or stable. Contact Megan