Thank you to these wonderful hosts who are working hard to bring Horse Brain Science with Dr. Steve Peters throughout the world.
2025 Schedule
Feb 22-23, 2025
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Dr. Peters will be the Keynote Speaker for Connect, Learn, Inspire Conference, Horses and Humans Research Foundation,
Contact Pebbles Turbeville, www.horsesandhumans.org
April 11-13, 2025
IONIA, MICHIGAN
Horse Brain Science Clinic
Contact Susan Williams MorningViewFarmEvents@gmail.com
April 25-27, 2025
KELSEYVILLE, CA
Horse Brain Science Clinic
Contact Laura Ponter, truhorse.lp@gmail.com
May 16-18, 2025
GERMANY
Horse Brain Science Clinic
Nieske Pohlmann, nieskefles@solcon.nl
May 23-25, 2025
BELGIUM
Horse Brain Science Clinic
Contact Nieske Pohlmann, nieskefles@solcon.nl
May 31-June 1, 2025
NETHERLANDS
Advanced Horse Brain Science Clinic, Contact Nieske Pohlmann, nieskefles@solcon.nl
June 20-22, 2025
SONOMA COUNTY (Sebastopol) CA
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Contact Melissa Kalember, melissa@kalemberequine.com
July 11-13, 2025
SEDALIA, CO
Happy Dog Ranch, Your Horse’s Brain: A User’s Manual with Steve Peters, Jim Masterson, and Mark Rashid, Contact www.happydogranch.org
July 15-16, 2025
SEDALIA, CO
Happy Dog Ranch, Equine Neuroscience and the Art of Horsemanship with Steve Peters and Mark Rashid, www.happydogranch.org
August 8-10, 2025
POLAND
Horse Brain Science Clinic
Contact Joe Turner, Rocky Mountain Horseman/Turner Horsemanship, joe@rockymountainhorseman.com
August 12-13, 2025
AUSTRIA
Spanish Riding School-Private Clinic Vienna
August 15-17, 2025
NORWAY
Horse Brain Science Clinic
Contact Stephanie Birkeland, stbirkeland@gmail.com
August 22-24, 2025
DENMARK
Horse Brain Science Clinic
Contact Betina Buus Rasmussen, betina@buus-rasmussen.dk
September 18-21
PASA ROBLES, CALIFORNIA
Retreat at Warwick Schiller’s
SOLD OUT
September 28, 2025
MANCOS, COLORADO
Mancos Chiropractic, Continuing Ed for Chiropractors, Contact Petra Sullwold, mancoschiropractic.com
October 10-14, 2025
MAINE
EBH Colt Starting Event with Martin Black and Steve Peters with Kim Stone
Shinanatu Farm Contact Kim Stone, y6kfstone@gmail.com
October 17-19, 2025
SAN MIGUEL, CA
Horse Brain Science Clinic
Contact Ashley Singh Richards, tahiramarequestrian23@gmail.com
November 14-19
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
Steve is attending Society for Neuroscience Convention
November 21-22
- Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level One
November 23-24
- Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level Two
With Tanja Fichera True Feel Horsemanship Alpine (San Diego area), California
Register with Tanja Fichera at https://truefeelhorsemanship.com or 858-395-3873
2026 Schedule
February 20-22
NAPLES, FLORIDA
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level One
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center
Register with Michelle@ntrc.org
February 28-March 1
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
Keynote Speaker for “Connect, Learn & Inspire 2026 Annual Conference”
Horses and Humans Research Foundation
Register with Pebbles Tuberville at https://www.horsesandhumans.org/conferences
March 27-29
GRASS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level One With JP Dyal
Register with Lisa Calder at lisajcalder@gmail.com
April 3-4
ARROYO GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level Two With JP Dyal
Register with Anita Parra at anitaparradvm@gmail.com
April 17-19
BARRINGTON HILLS, IL
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level One With Sky Epperson – Mustang Adoption Academy
Barrington Hills Riding Center
The Riding Club of Barrington Hills and Fox River Valley Pony Club
Email address to register: events@ridingclubofbarringtonhills.org
April 24-26
HOLLAND, MICHIGAN
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level One
Renew Therapeutic Riding Center
Register with Melissa Conner at melissa@renewtrc.org
May 1-2,
NEW BOSTON, MICHIGAN
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level One
May 3-4
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level Two With JP Dayl
R&B Quarter Horses
Register with Jennifer Taylor at rbquarterhorsesinc@gmail.com or 313-969-9940
May 15-16
WHITE CITY, OREGON
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level One
May 17-18
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level Two With Kim Ewalt EE Quarter Horse Ranch
Register with Kim Ewalt at kim.ewalt1@gmail.com
June 5-6
The Netherlands / Germany (Location to be determined at a later date)
- Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level One
June 7-8
- Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level Two
Register with Nieske Pohlmann at nieskefles@solcon.nl
June 12-13
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level One
June 14-15
WEGENSTETTEN, SWITZERLAND
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level Two
Register with Therese Spitteler at therese.spitteler@bluewin.ch
June 19-20, Horse Brain Science Clinic – Level One
June 21, Horse Brain Science Clinic – Level Two (condensed one day)
With Therese Spitteler
Stone Ranch, CH-4317
Register with Therese Spitteler at therese.spitteler@horsereflection.ch | www.horsereflection.ch
June 26-28
AUSTRIA
Horse Brain Science Clinic, Level One
(Location o be determined)
July 10-12
SEDALIA, CO
Your Horse’s Brain: A User’s Manual With Mark Rashid and Jim Masterson
July 14-15
Equine Neuroscience & the Art of Horsemanship
Mark Rashid and Steve Peters
Happy Dog Ranch Horse Sanctuary
Register with Louise at louise@happydogranch.org
August 6-10
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
Horse Brain Science and Functional Anatomy – (The Whole Enchilada) With Jillian Kreinbring
North Carolina State University at Chapel Hill
Register with Helen Ingersoil at president@ncdcta.org
August 14-16
SOUTH CAROLINA
Horse Brain Science Clinic – Level One With Jessica Fry
Wild Hearts Equestrian Therapy
Register with Ginger Barthel at education@wildheartsequinetherapy.org
August 21-22
NORTH CAROLINA (Location to be determined)
- Horse Brain Science Clinic – Level One
August 23-24
- Horse Brain Science Clinic – Level Two With Amy Skinner
Register with Michelle Snook at riverrockranchproductions@gmail.com
August 28-29
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK
- Horse Brain Science – Level One
August 30-31
- Horse Brain Science – Level Two
With Mary Elana Moran, Colleen Price, Melissa Ellis
Price Training at Healing Rein Farm
Register with Colleen Price at chanly2001@yahoo.com
September 4-6
GOWANDA, NEW YORK
Horse Brain Science Clinic – Level One
Nash Hill Equestrian Center
Register with Katie at nashhillequestrian@gmail.com
September 27
MANCOS, COLORADO
Mancos Chiropractic Continuing Education, Mancos Chiropractic
Register with Petra at petra@equuschiropractic.com
October 9-13
BRUNSWICK, MAINE
Annual Colt Starting Clinic with Martin Black and Steve Peters
With Kim Stone at Shinatatu Farm
Register with Kim Stone at y6kfstone@gmail.com
November 23-25
WAIUKU, NEW ZEALAND
Animal Chiropractic Academy Clinic
With Kelly Thomas
Register with Kelly Thomas at kellychiroclevedon@gmail.com
November 27-29
TAUPO, NEW ZEALAND
Horse Brain Science Clinic – Level One
National Equestrian Centre
Register with Ruth Carlyle at brumbyfarm@xtra.co.nz
December 4-6
NELSON, NEW ZEALAND
Horse Brain Science Clinic – Level One
Equine ConTact CARE
Register with Camille Nelson at wisehooves@gmail.com
December 11-13
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND
Horse Brain Science – Level One
Register with Sarah Blackburn at mail@blackburnequitation.nz
OUTLINES
Horse Brain Science Clinic – Level I
An Introduction to Equine Neuroscience and Learning
Led by Dr. Steve Peters, this clinic provides a foundational understanding of how the horse’s brain functions and learns. The emphasis is on neurobiological mechanisms—how sensory input, attention, arousal, memory, and motor output are governed by brain systems and neurochemistry.
Morning sessions consist of clear, structured classroom presentations covering core neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and learning processes.
Afternoons offer practical demonstrations with live horses, applying concepts covered earlier in the day.
A highlight of this clinic is the hands-on equine brain dissection—a rare opportunity for participants to examine the internal structures of the horse brain. This direct experience deepens understanding of how neural architecture supports movement, perception, and learning.
Participants will leave with an evidence-based framework for interpreting how horses process information and form associations—replacing assumptions with clarity and optimizing their learning.
Beginning in 2026, reading Evidence-Based Horsemanship will be a required prerequisite.
Horse Brain Science Clinic – Level II
Advanced Study in Equine Neuroscience
This clinic is intended for participants who have completed Level I or have a strong foundation in neuroscience. The content builds on core principles from Level I to explore equine brain systems in greater depth.
Morning sessions focus on advanced topics, including cortical and subcortical processing, the neuroendocrine system, stress regulation, attention networks, and learning circuits.
Afternoon sessions include three individual one-hour horse sessions each day, where a limited number of riders work with their own horses. These sessions provide an opportunity to interpret equine responses through a neurobiological lens and reinforce the material discussed in the classroom. All attendees observe and engage in these sessions as part of the learning experience.
This clinic is structured for those seeking a deeper, science-based understanding of equine brain function and its relevance to real-world application.
