Why Horses?
Horses have the ability to be gifted guides and facilitators of human transformation. Being herd and prey animals, they are adept at perceiving subtle shifts in energy, movement and emotion in their environment. Because of this sensitivity, horses are skilled at responding to the inner experience of those around them, mirroring emotions, feelings and thoughts, both conscious and unconscious. Interaction with horses offers the opportunity to be in the present moment and reflect on the inner self, bringing it more fully into awareness. The result of this is a deepening connection to the self, where individuals can chose to live life with more authenticity, consciousness and joy.
Equine Facilitated Personal Development
Is a co-creation between client, human facilitator and horse. Through experiential exercises with the horses individuals are able to explore their feelings and behaviors. This provides an opportunity for an individual to process emotional issues that they identify as problematic in their life, and to gain a clearer understanding and awareness of how to relate to him/herself and others. Greater clarity and awareness brings healthier life choices.
Equine experiences are appropriate for a variety of issues such as self exploration, life transition, grief, depression, anxiety and addictions. Corporate focus may include leadership exploration, team building, communication development and goal setting.
Most of the experiential exercises with the horses are done on the ground. Horse experience and riding skills are not a pre-requisite. Sessions available for individuals, couples, corporate and therapeutic groups.
People who would benefit from these programs are those experiencing
- Grief, depression and suicidal issues
- Abuse issues
- General life dissatisfaction
- Desire to expend and evolve
- Transitional issue
- Desire for deepening spiritual connection and personal awareness
- Corporate issues
Reported benefits
- Enhanced self awareness
- Relationship building
- Stress Reduction
- Interpersonal communication
- Expanded spiritual connection
- Emotional congruence
- Fun, playfulness
- Increased self esteem and confidence
- Increased body awareness
- Resolution of fear of horses