Thomas on Horses
Trinniberg shows no interest at all in the group dynamic, and that could be a problem in a 20-horse field. He runs as fast as he can for as long as he can. He shows very little interpretation of stimulus behind him or even to the side.
I don’t see any indicators that he has enough of a group dynamic to manage a herd over a distance. This is not a drag race. This is a distance race.
Kerry Thomas is a groundbreaking researcher of behavioral genetics in horses. He created emotional conformation profiling, which measure’s the mental and emotional capacities of the equine. Horse owners around the world use him to profile and unlock the minds of their horses both in training and pre-purchase evaluations. Thomas’ work in the field of equine behavioral genetics has pioneering applications in all the sport horse industries, including Thoroughbred racing and breeding. Please visit his website for more information. (Author photo: Mary Buckley) More by Kerry Thomas ›
Kerry M. Thomas is a pioneer in the field of equine athletic psychology and the founder of Thomas Herding Technique (THT). His book, "Horse Profiling: The Secret to Motivating Equine Athletes" was released on April 25, 2012. Pete Denk is a freelance writer, consultant, and director of equine services for THT.
