provided by California Western Dressage Association
The California Western Dressage Association™ announces the return of its premiere educational event, the Horse/Human Connection, on November 1-2 at the Kellogg West Conference Center, located on the Cal Poly University campus in Pomona.
The Horse/Human Connection 2 is an enriching two-day equine symposium designed to deepen understanding and communication between horses and their human partners. This highly anticipated event will feature seven internationally known speakers lecturing on topics from behavior and communication to equine welfare and alternative therapies. Attendees will gain insights into equine cognition and discover how horses think and process information.
Whether you ride dressage, jumping, reining, trail, or prefer groundwork and bonding, this symposium will feature tools and strategies backed by scientific observations and methodologies. It is a must for trainers, competitors, owners and enthusiasts.
Leading experts will guide attendees through a range of topics:
• Mary Ann Simonds – Author of Horse By Nature, internationally respected for holistic horsemanship
• Dr. Janet L. Jones, Ph.D. – Neuroscientist and author of Horse Brain/Human Brain: The Neuroscience of Horsemanship
• Christa Lafayette – CEO & co-founder of Etalon Equine Genetics
• Dr. Robert E. Bray – Equine nutrition expert and developer of the Integrity line of horse feeds
• Carla Bauchmueller – Founder of The Intuitive Rider, a blending of intuition and mindful training techniques
• Dr. C. Mike Tomlinson, DVM – Veterinarian, USEF FEI judge, former USEF Board member
• Jeff Moore, ESMT – Internationally recognized clinician in equine rehabilitation and therapy
The HHC2 symposium is open to all disciplines. Classroom seating is limited and tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets include admission for both days, continental breakfast each day and lunch on Saturday. Tickets are $259 plus $9 per order processing fee. Teens 13-17 are welcome when accompanied by a parent, trainer or other adult. Save 15% – use Access Code RIDE2025.
Visit https://horse-human-connection.com to register for the symposium, explore session schedules and speaker profiles, and find nearby lodging recommendations.
Join us on the journey of understanding what our horses tell us—and what we tell them. Don’t miss Horse/Human Connection 2—where science meets soul in equine partnership.
About CAWDA: The California Western Dressage Association™ is an educational 501c3 non-profit established for the purpose of educating horse owners and riders of the benefits of classical dressage principles applied to western horsemanship. We are the official state affiliate of the Western Dressage Association of America® (WDAA). The WDAA is a recognized national affiliate association of the United States Equestrian Federation®.
