The Science of Connection (Polyvagal Theory with Horses)

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I could watch your videos for much longer. It’s like I’m only getting the tip of the iceberg. Always believed you could connect with a horse on another level and WS proves it.

This is my favorite video because it has helped me understand how to connect with my horse and understand that on days when I am present and reading my horse that that is why we work so well together. It changed the way that I interact with horses completely.

I really appreciate your longer form videos and theory discussions. Thank you so very much from Colorado!

Polyvagal theorie is the concept of how all mammals function. Good to see a horse trainer that doesn't traumatise horses.

I ENJOY learning about animal behavior.....it has always fascinating me. Thank you

I find your videos relaxing, entertaining and informative. I do not around horses at all, yet I watch your videos.

I totally would watch long videos.

I'd watch and would love some longer content please 😊 I dont have a horse but I love learning boring one day il.get the chance to own one

Absolutely Brilliant! We do what we do, instinctively sometimes with our horses..and the science comes trickling out to reinforce all the reasons it works. Fascinating!

This poly vagal system work is definitely used in counseling work today particularly in trauma work. So glad a fellow horse trainer is making a step in changing the abusive methods of the "Give or 
else" submission techniques that have overtaken many trainers since it's inception in the QH world 20 so years. ago.

Brilliant. I love this. Its also a way to train without doing things TO the horse rather than being together.... horses are herd animals and the being together (feeling seen and heard ... like you are saying) makes all the difference. PS... I would listen to long videos all day!

This is quite a bit to soak up with my small sponge, but I'll get there!

As someone who’s been a dairy farmer and married to a farrier instructor, been in enuf accidents to be told I cannot get on a horse (I’m determined) and abused, I find your videos fantastic.

Yes, the key with the horse is CONNECTION versus CORRECTION.
It’s all about trust. A woman, and a horse, will willingly follow the person that they trust. It’s about neuro-associations. Body language - moreso the subtle than the gross, indicate what’s going on physiologically.

I really enjoy watching your calm demeaner, it is healing.

Thank you. Be blessed.

I don’t if your a life coach or not but you definitely good be, from me just watching some of your videos, especially the principal of training series really got me to looking at my inner self to make sure I’m good in there and it’s made big difference on connecting with the the horse I’m working with. Thank you

I had to study polyvagal theory extensively as an acupuncturist. It is defiantly helpful to understand these theories when desensitizing, connecting, and training.

I think W S is the best , he just has an amazing energy horses just love to be around and listen to .

I think this describes perfectly what happens when a horse goes home from a good trainer/breaker to a less experienced or attuned owner and issues develop or “the drugs wear off 🙄”
The horse goes from Being seen, being heard, feeling felt and getting gotten to having the goal post shifted and not having those needs met.
LOVED this video and side note, your videos are never to long 👏

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!

As someone you is very interested in the science of it could you make a longer video going into more detail?

If you want to go about this for hours, I would definitely listen!! It’s fascinating and helpful, thank you so much for sharing!

How do you let them know you were engaged with them. Just stare at them?

I find that attunement is easy when it's simply my horse and me (which can be tough, but do-able at a busy facility). The challenge is when the dynamics shift upon the arrival of other people and horses. This is what I am currently working through. I am not quite sure how to handle it, so I try something, and if it doesn't work, I try another approach. The goal being connection, trust and working toward the two of us together feeling safe with each other and in our ever-changing environment. The learning never ends. :)

Being heard, being seen, feeling felt and getting gotten. Building the relationship. Thanks so much Warwick.

Thank you for sharing this, Warwick - I hadn’t thought of the dorsal vs ventral aspects of the vagaries complex in relation to their interactions with us

This explains what I do with dogs. I try to teach people it’s about them being present and aware, plus techniques. If they notice and Acknowledge quietly, the dog hears and responds positively.

Makes complete sense, thanks!!

i watch long videos, please bang on about it.... this is very interesting

Amazing! It's a lot about awareness and compassion. Thank you 🙏 ♥️

We will watch long videos please go heaf

You're my fave Warwrick, you have taught me more about horse behaviour than anyone I know. Thank you for that. You don't mess around.

I like long videos, when you want information, you want the best you can get in whatever time it takes.

this is awesome

Love your channel! I am learning so much. Thank you.

Best explanation of gaining connection with horses that I've ever heard, and I've had horses for 20 years and used to go to many clinics. Bravo.

Go on, tell me more. Thank you.

This is exactly how humans interact with the people in theirs lives. The most important experience is attachment. This happens when we are babies. The most important experience with a horse is attachment. That nicker happens, the mussel brushed against us, they leap around the pasture, never coming too close to hurt us. We are attached and it is love.

Very interesting concept❤Very helpful and positive 😊

Very informative .

Thank you for taking time to communicate these observations and techniques. Your a huge help to our horses.

It's funny how it's usually the tiniest things (that seem tiny) that work so well. Instead of the difficult exercises, it's mostly the details that change the situation tremendously.