Two Minds, One Mission: Building SAFE, Confident Horses w/Brain-Centered Horsemanship Clinic

Schedule

Fri Aug 28 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Pegasus Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center | Hartville, OH

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Two Minds • One Mission
Building Safe, Confident & Willing Horses
Small, simple changes... remarkable results.
No matter the discipline, every rider wants the same thing—a calm, confident horse and a connection that feels easy, safe, and genuine.
Two Minds • One Mission is a Brain-Centered Horsemanship clinic designed to help you better understand how horses think, feel, and learn—and how your own mindset directly influences your horse.
Brain-Centered Horsemanship isn't another method. It's a lens through which every method should be evaluated.
When you understand how the horse's brain learns, you gain a practical framework for recognizing which approaches support learning, confidence, and partnership—and which may unintentionally create stress, confusion, or unwanted behaviors.
This is a no-nonsense, supportive clinic where pressure is replaced with understanding and progress is built through clarity, curiosity, and trust.
Choose the Day That Works Best for You
Friday, August 28 OR Saturday, August 29
Both clinic days are open to the public.
Each day features the same Brain-Centered Horsemanship curriculum, so simply choose the day that best fits your schedule.
Whether you are:
a recreational or trail rider
a competitor
starting a young horse
working with a rescue or OTTB
returning to the saddle after time away
or simply wanting a stronger partnership...
👉 there is something here for you and your horse.
What This Clinic Focuses On
Participants will experience thoughtfully designed learning sessions that may include:
engaging brain-based discussions
groundwork
bodywork demonstrations
obstacle work (in-hand and/or riding)
practical handling skills you can use every day
Every activity has a purpose—not simply to complete an obstacle, but to help you better understand how your horse thinks, learns, and communicates.
All sessions are designed to be brain-friendly, horse-friendly, and human-friendly—no overwhelm, no rushing, no pressure.
The 7 C's of Brain-Centered Horsemanship
This clinic is built around the 7 C's:
Cognition • Communication • Connection • Confidence • Conditioning • Choice • Clicker™
You'll learn:
how horses and humans influence one another biologically
the brain principles behind learning and behavior
why emotional state always affects performance
how fear changes the ability to think and learn
how groundwork, bodywork, and obstacles can build confidence instead of compliance
how to recognize subtle body language before problems escalate
how to preserve curiosity while creating willing, confident horses
practical ways to introduce clicker training
...and much more.
Clinic Format
Each clinic day includes demonstrations, group discussion, and hands-on coaching designed to support both horse and rider.
Auditors are encouraged and often leave with just as many "aha" moments as participants working with horses.
Our goal is simple:
Helping humans help their horses.
Meet Your Clinicians
Jenn Currie
Author • Master Teacher • Equine Affaire Presenter
Jenn combines over 30 years as a master teacher with practical horsemanship, helping riders understand the brain behind the behavior and build safer, more confident partnerships through curiosity, trust, and clear communication.
Wendy Shaffer
Masterson Method® Certified Practitioner
Wendy specializes in helping horses feel better in their bodies so they can think better with their minds—giving owners practical ways to support comfort, movement, and overall well-being.
Together, Jenn and Wendy believe that the strongest partnerships are built by caring for the whole horse—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Registration & Info
👉 Register: horseofadifferentcolor.org
📱 Text for more information: 724-456-0237
Horse/Rider - $200
Audit - $65
If you’ve been curious about brain-centered horsemanship…
If you are ready to understand your horse instead of simply changing behavior...
If you want practical tools you can use immediately....
Join us. We'd love to have you.
We are honored to partner with Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Center to support both the horses and the incredible people who care for them.
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Where is it happening?

Pegasus Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center, 12193 Ravenna Ave NE, Louisville, OH 44641-9737, United States, Hartville

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