Thomas Herding Technique

NEWS

March 2010

Kerry will be in Kentucky from April 21 - 28
Kerry will be working in the Lexington and Louisville areas throughout the week, and is available to extend his stay as needed. Contact us here if you would like to schedule a time to meet with Kerry. You can also meet Kerry the evening of Monday the 26th of April, at Johnny E's in Louisville.

Volume 14 of A View From The Hoof
Behavior on the Move, Parts I & II are now available for download.

January 2010

A Kerry's Corner Update For The New Year!
Maria Cruz-Santiago of Argentina asks, "A good friend of mine and I have been considering options in regards to a re-shuffling of her stable. Does she focus on developing the 'herd' with a new stallion/sire for breeding, or keep a few sires and find a few good girls? Click here for Kerry's response

December 2009

Updated Kerry's Corner
Mr. Weld, a veteran of the European thoroughbred industry, asks, "What are the psychological differences from setting a pace and training for, or obtaining, a certain speed?" Read Kerry's response here.

November 2009

Volume 13 of A View From The Hoof
Breeding for Behavior in the Hybrid Thoroughbred; Emotional Conformation, Reapplying Natural Selection is now available for download.

Kerry Interviewed on Simon Says Racing
Catch Kerry's Podcast interview with Simon Says Racing on youbet.com available Wednesday 25th, 2009. UPDATE: Podcast now available for download here.

Breeding Stock Sale at Keeneland
Kerry will be in KY for part of the Breeding Stock Sale at Keeneland. Available from November 12th thru the 16th, beyond the 16th by appointment. If you wish to schedule Kerry for the 16th thru 21st, please schedule no later than Sunday the 15th of November.

October 2009

Breeders' Cup
Kerry will be at the 2009 Breeders' Cup weekend at Santa Anita, Friday November 6th and Saturday November 7th. If you want meet Kerry set up a time with a call or an email to the office, or you can look for the hat around his favorite hang area, the Paddock.

August 2009

Thomas Herding Technique Announces Book Deal With Caballo Press
Caballo Press of Ann Arbor will publish Kerry M. Thomas' innovative research focusing on the equine athlete. Tentatively titled "A View From the Hoof: The Thomas Herding Technique, Volume One," the book will be released in the coming year. Caballo Press is the publisher of the well-regarded, "The Untold Story of Joe Hernandez: The Voice of Santa Anita." Click here for the press release.

Kerry M. Thomas at the Keeneland Sale
THT will be in and around Lexington, Kentucky from September 21st thru the 26th. There are some opportunities to schedule THT for pre-purchase evaluations at the Keeneland Sale, email us. This will be one of two upcoming Kentucky appearances slated for the fall season.

Field Research Project Announced
THT will be on a Field Research Project on and around the Assateague Island area from August 30th thru September 7th 2009. Our center here is "life on the dunes" as we continue to compare these unique environmental influences and family units, to those in higher elevations to Montana. This cross comparison is part of That's ongoing study of environmental influence over motion, individual & group.

Appearance at Winterhawk Farm in Chesapeake, VA
September 18th & 19th, Kerry will be appearing in Chesapeake, VA at Winterhawk Farm to assess horses and speak on equine behavior, researching wild horses and the ways in which he applies his research to domesticated equines.

Volume 12 of A View From The Hoof Released
Download Behavioral Overcompensations; A Resulting Factor of Lasix...?, the latest in Kerry's essay series.

Updated Kerry's Corner
Vivian Rowe of Kentucky, asks, "How can I reassure an off-track thoroughbred that racing is done, and they can relax now?" Read Kerry's response here.

July 2009

Appearence
On Saturday, July 18th from 1pm to 4pm, Kerry will be at the Friends Of Barbaro fund rasier event for Equihab Horse Rescue. Kerry will be there all day, speaking on horse behavior, research and stress management, as well as discussing THT's pioneering EthoGrade assessment scale. Location: Cloverleaf Stables, 212 Woodlawn Road, Wilmington Delaware, 19803. For further information contact May Snyder at 443-466-4087.

June 2009

New Questions in Kerry's Corner From a Top U.S. Trainer
In this Q&A, we cover the idea of how a horse understands the concept of distance and comprehend his own pace. The author is seeking ways to devise better training tools for his horses that will allow him to introduce a more natural flow to distance and also assist his jockeys' strategy. Click here to read more.

Introducing the THT EthoGrade
This equine psychoanalysis behavior/potential assessment gradient scale is the result of years of research and has been adapted from the ethological assessment scales THT uses during our Wild Mustang Field Research; a pioneering tool for the understanding of the social aspects and relationships existing within the herd. An understanding of the natural dynamic is essential for a better understanding of your horse and how your horse fits into the equine puzzle of life on an individual level. Learn more about the THT EthoGrade

New Article by Calvin L. Carter Comparing Kerry M. Thomas to Federico Tesio
Kerry's insight into the behavior of the equine species has led to him being compared to Federico Tesio — the late, great, world-renowned owner and breeder of Champion thoroughbreds. Click here to read more.

Apperance
Kerry will be at the Friends Of Barbaro, Celebration Of Barbaro's Life, July 18th, to help raise awareness and money for the Equihab Horse Rescue. Slated for Delaware/Pennsylvania area. For exact locations and times, please contact May Snyder of Equihab.

May 2009

A View From The Hoof #10 Now Available For Download
Download the latest in Kerry's A View From The Hoof essay series, entitled, Project Athlete; Nurturing The Natural...

Fundraiser with Blue Horse Mukwa Equine Rescue & Retirement Center
THT's Kerry Thomas will be in Chase City, Virginia on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16, appearing at the Blue Horse Mukwa Equine Rescue & Retirement Center. Join Kerry & Blue Horse for a barn gathering and fund raiser on Saturday. Call 434-372-2389 for event details.

April 2009

THT & Federico Tesio
Equine writer and Thoroughbred Pedigree expert Calvin L. Carter is currently working on a major article about Kerry M. Thomas and the Thomas Herding Technique as the reincarnation of famous trainer Federico Tesio. THT has been sited as the premier equine training philosophy and compared widely to the great Tesio. THT & Federico Tesio: developing training protocols that advance the natural herd dynamic into the artificial world. A book about Kerry and his THT works is also being considered.

A View From The Hoof #10 Now Available For Download
Click here for War Admiral v/s Seabiscuit; Herding Holdup Revealed and to download other essays in the series.

New Essay Available For Download
A new release in the A View From The Hoof essay series is now available. Click here to download: Potential Withholds; Mental Illness & The Equine Athlete.

THT In Print
THT is currently published in the April/May issue of Australia's Equine Excellence magazine.

THT In Kentucky April 19-25
THT's Founder Kerry M. Thomas will be visiting Kentucky the week of April 19th through the 25th. Meet-N-Greets and other stops in Louisville, Lexington and surrounding areas are currently being scheduled. If you would like to schedule a visit with Kerry or invite him to your farm, please contact THT. Tour visits and stops will vary on location and availability, and we are accepting new client interests. To contact the THT liaison in Louisville, please use "Kentucky Tour Liaison" as the subject of your email and your request will be forwarded.

March 2009

THT In Virginia During The First Week Of May
Kerry will be visiting Blue Horse Mukwa Equine Retirement and Rescue Center, in Chase City, Virginia, during the week of May 4th. If you are interested in learning more about this organization, call 434-372-2389, or .

Upcoming Field Research
Our next field research trip to Wyoming and Montana is tentatively planned for fall 2009. Check back soon for details or contact the Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center in Lovell for any additional information.

February 2009

THT is currently working to schedule a Southern California visit and Meet-N-Greet for either summer or fall 2009. If you are interested in having Kerry visit your facility or you would like to host a THT Meet-N-Greet, please contact us. THT is also accepting future client interests in the southwest region, contact for details.

A View From The Hoof Essay #8 Released
Download the latest in our A View From The Hoof series, Horse Behavior In Focus; Concentration Without Reason.