Connected Horse

Workshop: Pleasanton
2024-10-13 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Five Star Equestrian, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, with no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-3:30pm.
October 13, 20, 27
To register or for more information, please email Judy Vared at judy@connectedhorse.org or call (925) 708-0067.

Workshop: Minden
2024-10-12 09:00 - 11:30 | Kids n Horses, Minden, NV, 89423, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:30am on October 12, 19, and 26.
To register or for more information, please email Catherine O’Brien, Program Director at catskidsandhorses@gmail.com or call (775) 267-1775.

Workshop: Calistoga
2024-10-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-01 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-09-24 09:30 - 12:00 | Sunrise Horse Rescue, 1400 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, California, 94515, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30am-12:00pm.
Dates: September 24, October 1, and October 8.
To register or for more information, please email Melissa Gerard at melissa.gerard@providence.org or call (707) 815-6258.

Workshop: Minden
2024-09-28 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-21 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-14 09:00 - 11:30 | Kids n Horses, Minden, NV, 89423, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:30am on September 14, 21, and 28.
To register or for more information, please email Catherine O’Brien, Program Director at catskidsandhorses@gmail.com or call (775) 267-1775.

Lassos with Love Annual Fundraiser
2024-09-07 16:30 - 20:00 | Five Star Equestrian, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
You’re Invited

Connected Horse is excited to announce its second annual fundraising event, Lassos with Love—an inspiring, fun-filled evening supporting the Connected Horse mission of providing no-cost equine-guided workshops and programs for people living with dementia and their families. Join us for this amazing opportunity to dust off your boots, meet our horses, enjoy delicious food, and bid on some fabulous gifts and adventures—all while supporting an important cause.
Honorary Chairs
Keith Carradine, Actor, Horseman, Connected Horse Supporter
Tammy Maida, Advocate, Connected Horse Participant & Supporter
Event Highlights
The evening will be filled with entertainment, meeting the horses, silent and live auctions, delicious food, and great friends—all benefitting those affected by dementia or memory loss and their care partners.
Dining Experience– enjoy local beer, cider and wine, passed hors d’ oeuvre and a catered dinner, including vegetarian and vegan options
Dress – this is a casual event, wear your boots (or closed toed shoes), jeans or that casual, comfortable outfit you’ve been looking to wear
Auction Items – we are making it easy for you to purchase your favorite wine, special get-aways, spa days, art, and those priceless items that you will cherish. We accept PayPal, Square, Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards
Kansas Carradine, one of the stars of the internationally renowned show Cavalia, will be our guest performer. She is an accomplished equestrian trainer, trick rider, lasso artist, professional performer, and educator. Kansas is known for her motivational speeches to communities and organizations across the country and is internationally recognized as an expert in equine evaluation and training. Her life experience and positive approach serve as an inspiration to others.
In addition, you are invited to meet the horses of Five Star Equestrian—the majestic, gentle, and graceful horses who are at the core of our workshops and the stars of the evening.
Join Us
Please join us on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the beautiful Five Star Equestrian Center in Pleasanton, California. Ticket sales directly support our mission of providing no-cost workshops and programming for those impacted by dementia.
Tickets: $150

PURCHASE TICKETS

Workshop: Pleasanton
2024-06-30 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-06-23 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-06-09 13:00 - 15:30 | Five Star Equestrian, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-3:30pm.
June 9, 23, 30 (no workshop on Father’s Day, June 16)
To register or for more information, please email Judy Vared at judy@connectedhorse.org or call (925) 708-0067.

Workshop: Minden
2024-06-15 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-08 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-06-01 09:00 - 11:30 | Kids n Horses, Minden, NV, 89423, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:30am on June 1, 8, 15
To register or for more information, please email Catherine O’Brien, Program Director at catskidsandhorses@gmail.com or call (775) 267-1775.

Workshop: Calistoga
2024-05-23 09:30, 2024-05-16 09:30, 2024-05-09 09:30 | Sunrise Horse Rescue, 1400 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga, California, 94515, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30am-12:00pm.
Dates: May 9, 16, 23
To register or for more information, please email Melissa Gerard at melissa.gerard@providence.org or call (707) 815-6258.

Workshop: Minden
2024-05-18 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-11 09:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-04 09:00 - 11:30 | Kids n Horses, Minden, NV, 89423, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:30am on May 4, 11, 18
To register or for more information, please email Catherine O’Brien, Program Director at catskidsandhorses@gmail.com or call (775) 267-1775.

Introduction to Connected Horse Facilitation: Minden, NV
2024-04-26 - 2024-04-27 | Kids n Horses, Minden, NV, 89423, United States
Enroll in the Introduction to Connected Horse Facilitation. The training curriculum is like no other. Designed by Connected Horse Cofounders, Paula Hertel and Nancy Schier Anzelmo, both leading voices in gerontology and elder care, the training is based on research with UC Davis and Stanford University, and refined through hundreds of workshops.
Requirements:

6 hours of Connected Horse online training modules
Attend two-day, in-person workshop April 26 and 27 in Minden, Nevada
Commitment to 20 hours of practice work, webinars, case study review after the workshops and ongoing support and advising sessions.

Pricing:

$400, includes attendance at the workshop (both days), access to online training modules, and Connected Horse workbook.
$600, includes attendance at the workshop (both days), access to online training modules, and Connected Horse workbook plus 16 PATH CEUs (10 DEs and 6 CRs for ESMHL).
Accommodations and travel expenses are not included. A block of hotel rooms will be available at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites at a discounted rate. The rate for the weekend of April 25th-28th is $169 per night for a king room and $179 for a double queen room per night. As a reminder, both nights need to be booked to get the group rate. The group code is CCH. Must book by April 19, 2024.

Holiday Inn Express
(P) 775-782-7500
1659 State Route 88
Minden, NV 89423

Reserve your place today! Spaces are limited.
Limited scholarships may be available for partner barns.

For more information, and to learn more, please complete a contact form and select ‘training institute.’
REGISTER NOW

Workshop: Pleasanton
2024-04-21 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-04-14 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-04-07 13:00 - 15:30 | Five Star Equestrian, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-3:30pm.
April 7, 14, 21
To register or for more information, please email Judy Vared at judy@connectedhorse.org or call (925) 708-0067.

Workshop: Pleasanton
2024-03-24 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-03-17 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-03-10 13:00 - 15:30 | Five Star Equestrian, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-3:30pm.
March 10, 17, 24
To register or for more information, please email Judy Vared at judy@connectedhorse.org or call (925) 708-0067.

Workshop: Pleasanton
2023-11-19 13:00 - 15:30 | Five Star Equestrian, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Feel more alive, present, and interconnected. Our in-person workshops for people experiencing memory changes or early-stage dementia and their care partners offer a range of activities at barns and equine facilities that are based on research conducted at UC Davis and Stanford Universities and have been shown to benefit participants through hundreds of workshops in diverse communities.

No prior experience with horses is necessary to participate. Participants will be engaging with horses from the ground, no riding. All participants must be ambulatory and willing to participate together.

There is no fee to participate; however, donations are gratefully accepted.

Three sessions meet on Sunday afternoons from 1:00-3:30pm.
November 5, 12, 19
To register or for more information, please email Judy Vared at judy@connectedhorse.org or call (925) 708-0067.
