Reconnect, rebuild, and ride into your next chapter

Get off that therapy couch and into the saddle! Imagine trading the confines of a traditional therapy room or web session for the fresh air and calming presence of a horse. With a Board Certified Sexologist and Certified Peer Support Specialist guiding the way, you'll explore the deeper layers of your relationship with yourself and others, while literally getting back in the saddle of life. Equine-assisted sessions bring a new, powerful dynamic to healing, offering a non-judgmental, nurturing environment to work through personal challenges. Embrace the transformative experience, where breakthrough moments happen on horseback!

With over eight years of experience in the coaching space and over twenty years of experience with horses and teaching people how to work with horses, you will get to enjoy an experiential session with horses at your own pace, whether merely in their presence or learning to become comfortable around them.  

• Stress Reduction: The rhythmic motion of riding and connection with the animal have a calming, meditative effect that reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels.
   
• Confidence Building: Mastering new riding skills and forming a bond with a powerful animal boosts self-esteem and self-efficacy.
   
• Emotional Regulation: Working with horses, who mirror human emotions, fosters awareness and management of emotional states.
   
• Mindfulness and Presence: Riders must stay present, focusing on the horse and their body, helping quiet mental chatter and reduce anxiety.
   
• Resilience and Problem-Solving: Riding involves adapting to dynamic situations, which strengthens mental flexibility and coping skills.
   
• Connection and Trust: Building a relationship with the horse promotes trust, empathy, and social bonding skills.
   
• Empowerment and Leadership: Directing a horse effectively teaches assertiveness, clear communication, and leadership skills.  

• Core Strengthening: Maintaining balance on a moving horse naturally strengthens the core muscles (abs, back, and hips).
   
• Improved Posture and Alignment: Riding helps improve body awareness, spinal alignment, and posture.
   
• Balance and Coordination: Adapting to a horse’s movement improves overall balance and hand-eye coordination.
   
• Flexibility: Horseback movements encourage natural stretching, especially in the hips, pelvis, and legs.
   
• Fine and Gross Motor Skills: Handling reins, adjusting body weight, and grooming horses develop both types of motor skills.
   
• Cardiovascular Health: Riding at various paces can improve heart and lung function.
   
• Sensory Integration: Riding provides rich sensory input that enhances body awareness and regulation.

No problem! You can still experience building trust, setting healthy boundaries, nonverbal communication, emotional attunement, confidence, and connection without the pressure of riding.   

For your session, please wear long pants and closed-toe shoes or boots. Dress in comfortable layers depending on the weather, and if you’ll be riding, a helmet will be required (we can provide one if needed). Avoid loose jewelry and strong scents. And don’t forget , a great attitude is the best accessory around horses!

Riding sessions are one-on-one to deepen your personal connection with the horse. For those who want to experience the magic together, groundwork sessions are perfect for couples or pairs to connect, grow, and share the experience side-by-side!