Bodhi
Horse
Practice
About
About
Bodhi Horse Practice specializes in applied ethology. We draw from the immense body of research on equines in the wild and apply practices that create loving, resonant relationships between horses, people and their environment.
Bodhi Horse Practice specializes in applied ethology. We draw from the immense body of research on equines in the wild and apply practices that create loving, resonant relationships between horses, people and their environment.
We have two pathways to services.
We have two pathways to services.
Understanding
Understanding
Behavioral wellness consultations are offered worldwide via phone or video sessions.
Behavioral wellness consultations are offered worldwide via phone or video sessions.
To book an initial appointment:
To book an initial appointment:
Step 1: Message us
Step 1: Message us
Step 2: Select from available 60 minute appointments
Step 2: Select from available 60 minute appointments
Step 3: Submit client and equine information prior to your appointment
Step 3: Submit client and equine information prior to your appointment
Fee: 150 USD/hour. Travel fees when applicable for in-person appointments.
Fee: 150 USD/hour. Travel fees when applicable for in-person appointments.
We accept payments via Cash, Check, PayPal or Venmo
We accept payments via Cash, Check, PayPal or Venmo
Care
Care
Horse care is available on a limited basis to existing clients in the Mendocino, California area. Services at your location may include:
Horse care is available on a limited basis to existing clients in the Mendocino, California area. Services at your location may include:
Wellness checks
Wellness checks
Make up of feed and/or drop hay
Make up of feed and/or drop hay
Water checks
Water checks
Stall cleaning
Stall cleaning
Administration of medication
Administration of medication
Turnout
Turnout
Daily updates and/or photos at each visit
Daily updates and/or photos at each visit
Coordination of care with veterinarian, trainer, farrier, and so on
Coordination of care with veterinarian, trainer, farrier, and so on
General base fee: $60/visit per 1-2 horses
General base fee: $60/visit per 1-2 horses
Bio
Bio
Dr. Désirée Braganza received her equine behaviorist qualifications from the Natural Animal Centre, then located in the UK and South Africa. She collaborates with equine professionals worldwide on research projects specific to experiences of domesticated horses from an ethological lens. She is a horse mom, a rider and has cared for and supported numerous horses over the years.
Dr. Désirée Braganza received her equine behaviorist qualifications from the Natural Animal Centre, then located in the UK and South Africa. She collaborates with equine professionals worldwide on research projects specific to experiences of domesticated horses from an ethological lens. She is a horse mom, a rider and has cared for and supported numerous horses over the years.
Ongoing Research Projects
Braganza, D., Sams, J., & Schlote, S. (2022, July 27-31). Accounts of Adverse Equine Experiences [Conference presentation]. Control the Meerkat Trauma in Animals Virtual Conference 2022, London, United Kingdom.
Upcoming
Braganza, D., & Sams, J. (2023, July 26-30). Attention Based Practices: Equine Wellbeing from an Ecological Perspective [Conference presentation]. Control the Meerkat Trauma in Animals Virtual Conference 2023, London, United Kingdom.
Contact:
Contact:
Call/Text/WhatsApp: +1 510-704-3631
Call/Text/WhatsApp: +1 510-704-3631
Bodhi Horse Practice is based on the Mendocino Coast in California, USA
Bodhi Horse Practice is based on the Mendocino Coast in California, USA
Referrals:
Referrals:
These trusted practitioners work internationally.
These trusted practitioners work internationally.