Science Based approach to Handling and Training Horses with Equine Behavior Expert West Taylor

April 12-13

Second Chance Ranch

South Fork, Colorado

189 Hidden View Drive, South Fork Colorado 81154

 
Join West Taylor for an immersive two-day clinic focusing on Science-Based Horsemanship.

 

 

 

 

Day One: "Unbridled Minds: Exploring the Neuroscience of Horses"

On Day 1, we'll dive into the fascinating world of equine behavior with expert West Taylor, exploring the neurochemistry that shapes how horses learn and engage. After lunch, West will provide a visual demonstration in the round pen with an anxious nervous horse, showing how these principles help horses overcome fears and reactive behaviors.

Day 2 "Applications of Science-Based Horsemanship Under Pressure"

On Day 2, participants that have purchased the option to bring thier own horse (limited to 10) will work hands-on with their horses in the arena, applying what they've learned to create calmness, confidence, and connection. It's a perfect blend of theory and practice!

All attendees from day one  are welcome to attend day two as well, observing the scientific traininng principles in real time! 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your relationship with your horse using proven, science-based methods!

Auditors Bring your own outdoor chair!!!! 

 

Space limited to 10 Horse/Human teams

Unlimited number of Auditors/Spectators 

West will be working directly with the attendees and their horses in the arena, however dont get too relaxed as West has a way of keeping everyone involved! Bring your questions, and your notepads. 

 

Join West Taylor for an exciting, action-packed Science-Based Horsemanship Clinic designed to deepen your understanding of how horses learn and respond.

Day 1 kicks off in a classroom setting, where you'll explore:

✅ The horse’s autonomic nervous system

✅ Neurochemicals like cortisol, adrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin

✅ How handlers influence a horse’s stress and relaxation responses

✅ The science behind optimal learning

After lunch, we take it to the round pen—where science meets nature. Watch a live demonstration applying these principles in real time!

Day 2 is hands-on in the arena, where participants work with their horses to:

✅ Implement scientific exercises for downregulation

✅ Establish immobility without fear—the foundation of learning

✅ Identify and address holes in horsemanship

✅ Build a deeper connection through science-backed methods

Spots are limited, especially for those bringing horses! Secure yours today and join us for a weekend of discovery, learning, and transformation. See you there! 🐎🔥

-Meet Horseman West Taylor-

West Taylor spent the first 25 years of his adult life pursuing the success in life he believed only existed by getting things done, by building a business, by living within an image and structure that society told him to be. Have the right job, live in the right neighborhood, drive the right vehicles, do all the things to meet society’s definition of happiness. After 25 years of trying to meet the outside world’s perceived expectations of himself West finally crashed his life, lost his business, all of his money and the lifestyle toys that came along with “keeping up with the Joneses.”

He found himself starting life over again at the age of 40, he moved his family back home to his grandfather’s ranch to regroup and begin his new life.

 

 

“I don’t know what I want to do, I just know it has something to do with horses” West told his wife Kami, This is the base of the next 15 years of his life. Learning and understanding how to train and work with Wild Horses.  During this newly created version of himself West began to find the elusive happiness in life he was searching for, he found it in the wild horses. He found the value of patience, taking life at a much slower pace, he learned about himself and how to create an internal sense of safety for his life. West and his wife Kami of 35 years now host retreats for horse owners and individuals to experience his science based Transformation Method at their ranch property in Southern Utah. 

West is now known as an expert in his industry in proper training and handling of all breeds of horses. His scientific research has led him to developing his own training method known as West Taylor’s Science Based Horsemanship and life lessons learned from horses.