Applied Equine Neuroscience and Functional Anatomy

A Five-Day Intensive Study | July 17–21, 2026

 

An interdisciplinary educational experience hosted at Colorado State University - Equine Science, bringing together equine neuroscience and functional anatomy to support thoughtful, ethical, and evidence-informed horsemanship.

 What To Expect

This 5-day combo course brings us all together here at Colorado State University - Equine Science for... 

equine neuroscience and functional anatomy to give you a deeper, more practical understanding of the horse. Through complementary perspectives, you’ll explore how the horse’s brain and body influence behavior, movement, and learning. Expect clear explanations, real-world application, and thoughtful integration you can immediately apply to training, handling, and education — all grounded in ethical, horse-centered practice.

What’s really going on in your horse’s mind?

Through engaging classroom presentations with, and a rare hands-on horse brain dissection, you’ll see how the horse’s brain shapes perception, movement, and learning.
Learn how to communicate clearly, build trust, and create a safe environment where your horse can relax, reset, and self-regulate. Tap into their natural curiosity to encourage exploration and brain growth.

Equine Functional Anatomy and Dynamic Posture

Understanding Equine Movement ~ Realizing Your Horse’s Potential is for ALL equestrians of all levels and disciplines. The study of equine functional anatomy provides a roadmap to understanding what creates healthy movement and why it is important for the development of a healthy mind and body. Ethical, well-being-first horsemanship isn’t just the future – it’s the way forward to creating deep and meaningful relationships with the horses in our lives

 You Belong Here.
If you’re looking for fun, interactive, evidence-based insight—with clear reasoning and practical application—this course is for you. Learn to integrate neuroscience and functional anatomy into your work with horses.

 

Friday, July 17th

7:30 Check-In Begins (TBD on Building) / Directions-Maps / Booklets / General Info.

9:00 Introduction to Horse Brain Science with Dr. Steve Peters — Equine & Human Neuroscientist 

1:00 Introduction to Equine Functional Anatomy with Jillian R. Kreinbring M.S.  ~  Equine Functional Movement Specialist

6:00 Friday Night Social - Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 

Saturday, July 18th

9:00 - 4:45  Horse Brain Science

6:00pm - 7:30 Brain Dissection Lab / Limited to 20 students

Sunday, July 19th

9:00 Horse Brain Science

1:00 Equine Functional Anatomy

6:00pm - 7:30 Brain Dissection Lab / Limited to 20 students

Monday, July 20th

9:00 Horse Brain Science

1:00 Equine Functional Anatomy

Tuesday, July 21th

9:00 - 4:45 Equine Functional Anatomy & Wrap!

 

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