Psychology of Motion

“Nurture the Horse, Develop an Athlete”

Position Paper

By

Kerry M Thomas

*The following is a collection of ideas, case study details and analysis protocols, theories and what I feel are vital key ‘nuggets’ we’ve discovered along the way in a loosely knitted together fabric about some of what we do. Many points her...

The Herd Dynamics and Emotional Conformation of Eblouissante

By Pete Denk and Kerry Thomas

With everyone talking about undefeated Eblouissante's second career victory, I thought it would be interesting to analyze her from the standpoint of herd dynamics and emotional conformation with help from my friend and cohort Kerry Thomas.

 For those not familiar with Kerry, he is the founder of The Thomas Herding Technique (THT)...

New Sire Analysis: Curlin

By Pete Denk

**Original release date: November 14th 2012**

Evaluating young sires is one of my favorite studies, both for my bloodstock work with Thomas Herding Technique (THT) and my handicapping.

Recognizing trends early is a path to value. The earlier you make an accurate read, the better. As evidence mounts, the public gradually catches on.

One of t...

Patterns of Behavior, Patterns of Motion

Position paper by

Kerry M Thomas/Founder of THT

Over the years I have made what I personally feel are vital discoveries. Some of the more profound things I have discovered are; that Mother Nature uses unique ways to conceal her leadership within the Herd Dynamics, patterns of behavior translate to patterns of motion, the sensory system governs efficiency of motion and that stress drastical...

The Equine Sensory System

Position Paper by Kerry M Thomas

There are four main senses the horse uses to interpret and manage itself in its environment: sight, sound, feel and smell. The equine sensory system is designed to work independently together as a form of checks and balances; this being the fundamental base strategy for self-preservation and sustainability of the species and herd in variable and changing environments....

The Horse & The Balloon

Position Paper by:

Kerry M Thomas

Ever seeking new ways to describe the things I see and search for when it comes to Equine Athletic Psychology and Emotional Conformation; be it from the “slinky” transition of the sensory system to the “stair-climber” pattern-of-motion, when endeavoring to infiltrate the jigsaw puzzle of the equine mind, I began to see it much like a...

Horses; The Athletes Within

Part 1

Herd Dynamic Rhythm

Position Paper

By;

Kerry M Thomas

Introduction

Nothing inhibits physical talent more than the lac...

Horses; The Athletes Within

Part 1

Herd Dynamic Rhythm

Position Paper

By;

Kerry M Thomas

Introduction

Nothing inhibits physical talent more than the lack of psychological ability; f...

Horses; The Athletes Within

Part 1

Herd Dynamic Rhythm

Position Paper

By;

Kerry M Thomas

Introduction

Nothing inhibits physical talent more than the lac...

Horses; The Athletes Within

Part 1

Herd Dynamic Rhythm

Position Paper

By;

Kerry M Thomas

Introduction

Nothing inhibits physical talent more than the lac...