Polyvagal Equine Institute

Polyvagal Equine Institute PVEI is here to support polyvagal principles through learning from horse/human bonds.

Your chance for a hands-on experiential introduction to polyvagal principles 🙌This in-person training offers a practical...
08/28/2026

Your chance for a hands-on experiential introduction to polyvagal principles 🙌

This in-person training offers a practical way to deepen your understanding of nervous system patterns in both humans and horses, while strengthening your capacity for authentic connection.

You’ll explore how these core principles shape equine and human behavior, and learn how to apply them directly to your professional work — with or without horses.

Designed to be practical, ethical, and easy to integrate, the program is meant to complement your existing approach while remaining aligned with your profession’s standards.

Join us in person on the farm in California, October 9–12, 2026.

Daily workshop hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PDT.

Visit polyvagalequineinstitute.com to learn more and book your spot!

Horses are not tools; they are partners🐴💞Swipe the post to explore how this changes the process of connecting and healin...
08/24/2026

Horses are not tools; they are partners🐴💞

Swipe the post to explore how this changes the process of connecting and healing.

✨IN JUST 10 DAYS✨Dr. Rebecca Bailey and the Polyvagal Equine Institute are headed to New Hampshire at the end of August ...
08/21/2026

✨IN JUST 10 DAYS✨

Dr. Rebecca Bailey and the Polyvagal Equine Institute are headed to New Hampshire at the end of August for a special one-day experiential workshop.

Join us for “PVEI Foundations” to...

👉 Explore a deeper understanding of your own nervous system

👉 Gain practical skills and a fresh perspective on resilience

👉 Walk away with a greater appreciation for what horses can teach us

It’s $250 to join + 20% off for PATH members!

For questions or to secure your spot, email us at [email protected]

We want you to be there☀️🐴👇Step into a 5-night immersive training and retreat created for deeper learning, meaningful co...
08/19/2026

We want you to be there☀️🐴👇

Step into a 5-night immersive training and retreat created for deeper learning, meaningful connection, and embodied experience.

This is a chance to go beyond simply understanding polyvagal theory.

It is an opportunity to feel the science in your own body first.

Join Dr. Rebecca Bailey (Dr. Rebecca Bailey) co-founder of the Polyvagal Equine Institute.

Learn alongside Sally Nilsson and Eric Kolesar of Tula Vida (Tula Vida)

Together, they will guide a week of expert teaching, reflection, and shared discovery.

The retreat takes place at Tula Vida in Costa Rica.

This off-grid 85-acre sanctuary is surrounded by forest, birdsong, volcanoes, and spring water.

The setting itself invites you to slow down, settle in, and be fully present.

Come ready to learn deeply, reconnect with yourself, and experience this work in a truly unforgettable place.

📍 Tula Vida, Costa Rica
📅 June 8–13, 2027

LEARN MORE & JOIN US https://www.wetravel.com/trips/polyvagal-horses-advanced-practitioner-training-tula-vida-8731015675 -intimate-5-night-immersive-training-retreat-with-leading-experts-in-the-ideal-location

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Why do horses wear fly masks?🐴👇At least once a month we get a non-horse visitor to the barn, and one of their first ques...
08/18/2026

Why do horses wear fly masks?🐴👇

At least once a month we get a non-horse visitor to the barn, and one of their first questions is always the same: “Why do you put blindfolds on your horses?”

It’s a fair thing to wonder.

From a distance, fly masks do look like blindfolds, but they’re actually the opposite.

The mesh fabric lets horses see clearly while creating a protective barrier around their eyes.

As any horse owner knows, summer brings a swarm of flies.

They’re drawn to the moisture around a horse’s eyes, where they land, feed, and spread bacteria that can lead to irritation and infection.

Horses can only do so much swishing their tails and shaking their heads.

Fly masks do the rest, keeping the flies away so horses stay comfortable and healthy through the buggiest months of the year.

So next time you see one of our “blindfolded” horses, rest assured: they can see you just fine.

They’re just dressed for the season ☀️🪰

Did you know you can study with Dr. Rebecca Bailey and Polyvagal Equine Institute for a FULL YEAR?We’re so proud of our ...
08/14/2026

Did you know you can study with Dr. Rebecca Bailey and Polyvagal Equine Institute for a FULL YEAR?

We’re so proud of our recent grads and had such a sweet time celebrating them with little swag bag grad gifts 🎓

Never heard of this learning opportunity? ⬇️

The ProPEL Program is designed to deepen your understanding of human and equine interactions through the lens of polyvagal theory.

By focusing on the dynamics of the nervous system, we offer an immersive experience that fosters authentic connections and enhances professional expertise.

Our goal is to empower practitioners with the tools to integrate polyvagal principles into their work, whether in clinical settings, coaching environments, or equine-assisted interventions.

👉 It’s just one of the ways you can learn from Dr. Bailey and get hands-on experience!

To learn more about all of our upcoming trainings and workshops, visit www.polyvagalequineinstitute.com

Your chance for a hands-on experiential introduction to polyvagal principles 🙌This in-person training offers a practical...
08/12/2026

Your chance for a hands-on experiential introduction to polyvagal principles 🙌

This in-person training offers a practical way to deepen your understanding of nervous system patterns in both humans and horses, while strengthening your capacity for authentic connection.

You’ll explore how these core principles shape equine and human behavior, and learn how to apply them directly to your professional work — with or without horses.

Designed to be practical, ethical, and easy to integrate, the program is meant to complement your existing approach while remaining aligned with your profession’s standards.

Join us in person on the farm in California, October 9–12, 2026.

Daily workshop hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PDT.

Visit polyvagalequineinstitute.com to learn more and book your spot!

The dance of the nervous system 💞Swipe the post to explore how nervous systems connect and dance together between humans...
08/10/2026

The dance of the nervous system 💞

Swipe the post to explore how nervous systems connect and dance together between humans and horses.

After years of managing my own asthma, something finally occurred to me one morning.I was standing in the barn taking a ...
08/07/2026

After years of managing my own asthma, something finally occurred to me one morning.

I was standing in the barn taking a puff from my inhaler while my little mini horse, Aurora, watched me with that look only a horse can give.

Then she let out her usual little cough.

I’d heard that cough so many mornings, but by the time the veterinarian came out, it had always disappeared.

I remember smiling and thinking, “Wouldn’t it be something if she had asthma too?”

I called Margie, my go-to person for all things horse, and together we started asking questions.

Sure enough, we discovered that equine asthma is much more common than most people realize.

Like people, horses can benefit from inhaled medications when needed, but managing their environment is just as important.

Reducing dust, improving ventilation, and limiting airway irritants can make a tremendous difference in keeping horses comfortable and healthy.

Looking back, Aurora wasn’t just watching me use my inhaler.

She may have been trying to tell me something all along.

Our horses have an incredible way of communicating with us, if we slow down long enough to listen 💛🐴

Do you want to deepen your understanding of Polyvagal Theory in community?🐴It’s not too late to join the Virtual Educati...
08/05/2026

Do you want to deepen your understanding of Polyvagal Theory in community?🐴

It’s not too late to join the Virtual Education & Consultation Group with Dr. Rebecca Bailey 🙌

This six-session virtual series starts with shared PVEI foundations, then moves into meaningful education, discussion, case consultation, and questions from the group.

(If you missed the first session, we’ll send you the recording!)

Wherever you’re joining from, you’ll find space to learn, connect, and grow alongside others.

This is your LAST CHANCE to take advantage of this learning opportunity!

Find all the details here 👉 https://polyvagalequineinstitute.com/product/virtual-education-consultation-group-with-dr-rebecca-bailey/

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