Horsemanship Experience
"Put your heart in your hand and then touch the horse with your heart" - Pat Parelli
Horses are often considered healers due to their ability to offer profound emotional and physical benefits. Their presence and interactions can foster healing in various ways:
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Emotional Support: Horses have a unique capacity to sense and respond to human emotions. Their non-judgmental presence can provide comfort and support, helping individuals feel understood and less isolated.
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Stress Reduction: Spending time with horses can lower stress levels and promote relaxation. The rhythmic nature of grooming or riding, along with the calming environment of a barn or pasture, can help reduce anxiety and improve overall well-being.
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Therapeutic Interactions: Equine-assisted therapy uses interactions with horses to address psychological and emotional challenges. This form of therapy can aid in building confidence, improving communication skills, and processing trauma.
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Physical Benefits: Engaging with horses, whether through riding or ground exercises, can improve physical health. It encourages movement, strengthens muscles, and enhances coordination and balance.
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Mindfulness and Connection: Horses live in the moment and can help individuals practice mindfulness. Their ability to mirror human emotions and behaviors encourages a deeper connection and self-awareness.
Overall, the healing power of horses lies in their ability to connect with people on an emotional level and provide therapeutic experiences that promote physical, emotional, and psychological healing.
"Savvy is knowing where to be, when to be, why to be and what to do when you get there, at any given moment and in any situation with a horse."
- Pat Parelli
Horsemanship Experience
- a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in natural horsemanship. This retreat provides a blend of personalized one-on-one instruction and hands-on experience, allowing you to deepen your connection with horses in a peaceful, supportive environment. It's the perfect way to refine your skills and enhance your bonding with horse.
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Length: 2 hours
Proposed Schedules:
(times are adjustable to clients' needs)
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10AM - Welcome and Registration
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Arrival and registration
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Meet and greet with instructors and horses
10.30 AM Understanding Equine Behavior
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Introduction to natural horsemanship principles
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How horses think, feel, and communicate
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Recognizing body language and signals in horses
11:00 AM – Groundwork and Liberty Training
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Hands-on session focusing on groundwork techniques
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Learn the basics of leading, on-line, and liberty work
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Establishing trust and communication on the ground
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11AM – Riding with Connection
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Introduction to riding with natural horsemanship principles
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Focus on soft cues, balanced riding, and effective communication
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Practice exercises to enhance the horse-rider partnership
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11.45 PM – Reflect and Recap
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Discussion on key takeaways from the day
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Share experiences and progress made
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Q&A with instructors
Focus gives you feel. Focus and feel give you timing.
Focus, feel and timing give you balance.
- Pat Parelli
