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Science and Ideas Group

When:
Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM
Where:
Ashby Village Office
1821 Catalina Avenue
Berkeley, CA  94707

510-204-9200
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Gerald S Abrams
Category:
Interest Group
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When: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month, 3:00-5:00 pm

Where:  Ashby Village Office, 1821 Catalina Ave., Berkeley

Open to: All

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible


Join a dynamic group of individuals who enjoy sharing and discussing science-focused topics. Each month the group selects a new topic to focus on via their online email forum. Speakers and/or readings often support the lively discussions.  This month three members of the Science and Ideas group have offered to present scientific articles of their choosing.  Their topics are:

EVOLUTION OF THE HORSE ....Gerry Abrams
We know that with the death of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago, mammals started to flourish in the evolutionary gap that was created. The tiny mammalian creatures that emerged from the die-off bear scant resemblance to the handsome species that today we call the horse. In this talk, we trace the evolutionary path that reveals the history of this transformation.

DOMESTICATION OF THE HORSE ....Roger Newman

Once horses were domesticated about 6,000 years ago we have used them for work, war, and mobility in an amazing variety of ways. This talk will focus on the process of domestication and look at evidence of when, where and how it was accomplished.

Here are some references for you to take a look at before we meet:

https://www.livescience.com/9589-surprising-history-america-wild-horses.html

https://www.pbs.org/video/equus-story-of-the-horse-episode-1-origins-bp00yv/

https://video.kpbs.org/video/equus-story-of-the-horse-episode-2-chasing-the-wind-u7o10x/


THE HEALING POWER OF HORSES, FACT OR FICTION …Barbara Rogers

As early as 600 BC in ancient Greek literature the therapeutic use of horse -back riding is noted. Now there are Schools, Camps and Associations of Equestrian or Equine-Assisted Therapy worldwide for people of all ages and circumstances. There are also Associations of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAT) that analyze qualitative and quantitative information. Would EAT be helpful for you or someone you know? You decide.

http://www.wayofthehorse.org/Articles/horse-therapy.html

http://www.equinespot.com/true-horse-stories.html

https://psychcentral.com/lib/equine-assisted-psychotherapy-healing-therapy-or-just-hype/?all=1


It is hoped that those in attendance will read these articles too and share their ideas and questions.
 
Future monthly areas of focus will be posted here once finalized.



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