In our life-changing weekly programs & custom workshops, you’ll heal with horses and build practical skills to navigate life’s challenges. From setting boundaries to becoming a leader in your own life to making choices that align with who you truly are. With the horse as your teacher, you’ll build the life skills to help you reconnect with your inner strength and gain the confidence to move forward with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
These aren’t feel-good moments that fade the next day. They’re real skills and experiences that stick with you long after your session ends. With the horse as your teacher, you’ll reconnect to your instincts and find new ways to handle whatever life throws at you with clarity and trust in your own steps.
When I teach you, I will never judge you! I will never lie to you. I am a teller of truth, as that is ONLY what I can do because of my brain. I will bring love and healing to your heart – I will offer you a way to smile, to giggle, and to have FUN!! This learning, I promise to you, doesn’t just stay in the arena. This learning you will transfer into your own life!
Working with horses teaches us to trust ourselves and our instincts, not by being told what to do, but by making real-time decisions in a space where our energy matters.
As prey animals, horses survive by being fully present, sensing energy, reading body language, and responding in real time. Being with them is a gift, as it naturally draws us out of our heads and into the now.
Horses react to human stimuli, allowing us a window into ourselves, creating space to help us notice patterns, understand our emotions & behaviours, and build lasting emotional resilience.
The quiet connection with a horse can bring you back to yourself. The calming presence of horses and the tranquil environment provide a perfect setting for reducing stress and promoting mental well-being.
A horse can’t be fooled; they know when something’s off. By learning to connect with them authentically, we strengthen our ability to build honest, healthy relationships both with others & ourselves.
Holding your ground with a 1,200 lb animal teaches you something powerful: your boundaries matter. Through each interaction, you’ll become authentic and strong in your choices.
In a horse’s world, safety is everything, and when something is unclear, it’s not safe. To earn a horse’s trust, you must lead with certainty, not force, a leadership skill that transfers powerfully into every part of life.
We work with individuals and organizations who support people through life’s harder moments. Whether that’s stress, grief, trauma, burnout, or simply the need to reconnect with themselves.
Our clients include:
• Those going through emotional or personal challenges
• People looking for calm, growth, or a reset in a natural setting
• Organizations supporting others who want to offer something restorative and meaningful
• Anyone open to experiencing the unique connection and wisdom horses offer
Whether you’re seeking space to reflect or support for those you serve, our programs offer a grounded, respectful, non-judgmental environment with horses at the heart of the healing.
Equine Assisted Learning is a learner-based educational, experiential opportunity with horses. More specifically, it is an effective approach to human development that encourages individual and team growth.
Participants engage in objectively driven exercises on the ground (no horse riding involved). Simply put, it helps humans to move forward in their lives by building essential life skills in a fun and exciting atmosphere – without venturing into Equine Therapy. Exercises are developed to encourage self-confidence through validated, hands-on experiences. Equine Assisted Learning has proved to be useful, powerful, positive, educational, creative, and FUN!
In a horse’s world, everything is straightforward. The rules are simple, and if those rules are challenged, horses respond quickly and clearly. As a prey animals, their instincts are sharp – it’s how they survive in the wild. They’re always tuned in to their surroundings and notice even the smallest movements or changes in body language.
Horses can tell the difference between someone who is calm and someone who is anxious or unsettled. They’re sensitive to when people are not in alignment with their thoughts and actions. When we understand how horses naturally think and react, we can adjust how we work with them and become empowered to make those shifts in our own lives!
No — and that’s what makes it so unique. This isn’t therapy. This is life skills development. You won’t be asked to talk through your past or label your experiences. Instead, the horse and facilitator help guide you to your own insight through real, in-the-moment learning. Many people do find it deeply therapeutic, but the transformation comes from your findings within, not from being told what to do.
Note: Our programs can pair beautifully with other therapeutic supports if you’re working with a professional, but they stand strong on their own. It’s a natural fit offering clients a powerful, hands-on way to apply what the skills they’ve been working on.
No, this is not a horseback riding program. Our programs are all done on the ground alongside the horse, there is no horseback riding involved.
No, our programs do not require you to have prior horse experience. We always put safety first and will provide a full orientation and have hands-on support at all times throughout your session. Whether you’re brand new or horse-savvy, you’re in good hands.
Our facility is located outdoors. We highly recommend dressing for the weather and leaving your favourite clothes at home. The arena may get a little dusty!
There is no special clothing requirement to take part in any of our programs. The only thing that we ask is that you wear closed toed shoes for safety while you are working with the horses. That could be running shoes, cowboy boots, or any other footwear that will keep your toes safe.
“Being around the horses allows our clients to be fully present in the moment and is a great skill for mindfulness training, a crucial component to recovery, as they are unable to think about the stress at home or the shame of their past actions, as they have to pay full attention to the 1500lb horse that is in front of them.
When the client is able to step away from the stress and guilt of their life, they are able to be in touch with their inner self and true healing can begin to occur… There is no question in my mind that this phenomenal program will further increase our success rates in recovery and create a stronger recovery community for those we work with, but also for those who are still in the pre-contemplation stage of change.”
Program Director, Calgary Dream Centre
Our team includes certified professionals and experienced horse handlers dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment!
Our serene pasture and outdoor pen provide a natural and tranquil setting, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all participants.
We believe in a holistic approach to learning, focusing on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of our participants.
Whether you’re an individual seeking clarity, healing, or personal growth, or part of an organization looking to help your clients build stronger life skills, our programs offer a unique, proven path forward. The horses are ready. Are you?
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We have been trained by the world-renowned Equine Connection – The Academy of Equine Assisted Learning Inc., who certify all over the world through the Academy of Equine Assisted Learning BuildingBlock™ course. You will see Equine Connection instructors in the videos provided, these will give a better understanding of the value of our programs and workshops.