healing with
horsesWhy horses?
Horses are sentient beings with an extraordinary capacity for awareness. They are more than beautiful animals—they are deeply intuitive. Horses know what isn’t being said because they understand through feeling. They don’t respond to who we pretend to be, they respond to who we are.
HEART CONNECTION & CO-REGULATION
Research shows that horses have an electromagnetic field five times that of a human’s. Their nervous systems are highly attuned to subtle changes in their environment, including the emotional and physiological states of those around them. This means they know what clients are showing up before they step foot on the property.
This sensitivity allows horses to naturally engage in co-regulation—helping humans slow down, ground, and reconnect with their own bodies in the present moment.
GROUNDED AND PRESENT
As herd and prey animals, horses are wired for awareness. Their survival depends on their ability to remain present, grounded, and responsive to what is happening in each moment. Unlike humans, horses do not dwell on the past or plan for the future. They meet each moment as it arrives and as it is.
This way of being offers a powerful model for nervous system regulation. When humans slow down enough to meet a horse in the present moment, the body often follows—creating space for softening, insight, integration, and meaningful change.
Through their sensitivity, horses offer immediate, honest feedback. This creates powerful opportunities for self-awareness, regulation, and authentic connection.
EQUINE-ASSISTED COACHING SESSIONS
Equine-assisted coaching sessions engage individuals in groundwork only activities with horses to support insight, regulation, and clarity. Sessions integrate somatic work to support an embodied and anchored experience that creates lasting change.
1-hour sessions:
*To start, four weekly sessions are recommended to build a strong foundation — safety, awareness, and tools — so that ongoing work is more effective and integrated. Ask about my Equine Somatic Foundational 4-Week Session package.
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No problem. You do not need any horse experience, and there is no riding involved. Before your session, I’ll explain basic safety and what to expect. All participants must complete a Horse Safety Training prior to beginning services.
Some sessions may involve observing horses rather than direct interaction—this can still be deeply regulating and meaningful. I stay closely aware of the horses and their cues throughout, so you can feel supported and safe.
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Close-toed shoes are required to participate in an equine-assisted coaching session. Services will not be provided if wearing flip flops, open toed shoes, flats, or crocs. Long pants (no shorts) are also requested.
I recommend wearing clothing you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Save the good stuff for outside the barn! -
Sessions are 1 hour and contain a combination of observation, interaction, petting and grooming, and activities in the arena with horses on the ground (no riding).
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Weather can be a powerful metaphorical and experiential tool in coaching. However, your safety comes first.
WIND
Depending on wind speeds, sessions will take place using observation of horses only (not within the arena). Focus during these sessions revolves around reflection, created meaning, and somatic work.
RAIN
During mild rain storms, sessions will take place under the barn eaves to keep you dry and include observation of horses with an emphasis on somatic work and nervous system regulation. -
No, all sessions are groundwork only taking place on foot among the horses.
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Please complete the following forms prior to your first session:
Horse Safety Training (to be completed with Coach upon first meeting)
Meet a few of the
horses
that inspire the work
Diddo
Baron
Piper
Lila
“Any real, beautiful thing in this world shouldn't be tamed or claimed or broken. It should be allowed to be, worked with, not against, appreciated.”
-CARLY KADE