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2025 Upcoming Events
Available Equine Workshops & Offerings
Harnessing Emotional Intelligence:
Leadership through the Power of the Herd
Duration: 4-6 Hours
This dynamic, hands-on workshop is designed for corporate teams and leaders who want to deepen their emotional intelligence and enhance their ability to lead with empathy, clarity, and confidence. By working with our rescued horses, participants will explore all four quadrants of emotional intelligence (Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management) in a unique and experiential way.
During the workshop, participants will engage in guided activities with the herd, allowing them to observe how horses respond to non-verbal cues, energy, and emotions. Horses, known for their ability to mirror human behavior, offer powerful insights into how leaders can improve their communication, decision-making, and team dynamics.
Through this experience, participants will:
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Develop Self-Awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of their emotional triggers, leadership style, and how they can use self-reflection to enhance decision-making.
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Improve Self-Management: Learn techniques for managing stress, regulating emotions, and maintaining focus, especially in high-pressure situations.
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Enhance Social Awareness: Build empathy and learn how to better read and understand the emotions of others, fostering stronger connections within teams.
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Master Relationship Management: Develop strategies for effective conflict resolution, motivating others, and creating a collaborative team environment.
The herd’s natural ability to respond authentically to energy and body language provides real-time feedback that is invaluable for leaders seeking to build trust, communicate effectively, and create a culture of respect and empowerment within their teams.
By the end of this workshop, leaders will leave with actionable tools and insights to harness their inner wisdom, lead with emotional intelligence, and create an environment where teams thrive.
Duration: 4-6 Hours
This transformative workshop is designed for individuals seeking to unlock their full potential and become their own best leaders. Through the powerful practice of emotional intelligence (EQ), participants will learn to harness their inner wisdom and cultivate the skills needed to lead themselves with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
By working directly with our herd of rescued horses, participants will explore all four quadrants of emotional intelligence (Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management) in an experiential setting. Horses are highly sensitive to energy and emotions, providing immediate, authentic feedback on how we present ourselves and interact with the world.
In this workshop, you will:
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Cultivate Self-Awareness: Gain insight into your emotional triggers, strengths, and areas for growth, allowing you to better understand yourself and your personal leadership style.
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Master Self-Management: Develop tools to manage your emotions, reduce stress, and build resilience, empowering you to stay grounded and focused during life’s challenges.
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Enhance Emotional Agility: Learn how to respond to your emotions in healthy ways, creating space for personal growth and a more balanced approach to everyday decisions.
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Build Authentic Confidence: Tap into your inner wisdom, foster self-compassion, and learn how to trust yourself in both calm and challenging situations.
The herd will act as a mirror, offering insights into your energy, presence, and emotional state, helping you refine how you show up for yourself and navigate life’s challenges. By the end of this workshop, you’ll leave with practical tools and newfound clarity to step into your own power and embrace the leadership that starts within.
This workshop is perfect for individuals looking to take charge of their personal growth and begin leading from a place of inner strength, authenticity, and emotional intelligence.
A Journey to An Empowered Self
Heal Through Horses:
An 8-Week Journey to Emotional Freedom
Duration: 8 Weeks (1-2 Hours Weekly)
Program Overview: Heal Through Horses is a deeply transformative 8-week program designed to guide individuals through the process of healing trauma and reconnecting with their authentic selves. Each week, you will join the herd for 1-2 hours of guided healing, using the therapeutic power of horses to gently peel back the layers of emotional pain and trauma that have been holding you back from living an empowered, fulfilled life.
Through this program, participants will:
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Uncover and Heal Your Shadows: Gently confront the emotional wounds and past traumas that have shaped your life. The horses will provide you with nonjudgmental, real-time feedback, helping you safely explore and heal the parts of yourself that need love and attention.
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Learn Healing Techniques: You will gain powerful, self-healing tools such as mindfulness, breathwork, and grounding techniques that you can use to regulate your emotions and empower your personal growth beyond the program.
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Reconnect with the Healing Power of Horses: Horses are incredible healers, known for their ability to sense emotions and energy. Working alongside them, you’ll experience the deep, calming influence of the herd as they help guide you back to a place of balance, peace, and inner wisdom.
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Step Into Empowerment: As you move through the program, you will gradually shift from surviving to thriving, embracing the strength and wisdom within you to live an empowered life, free from the constraints of past trauma.
This program offers a unique, gentle path to healing that blends emotional intelligence with the unmatched therapeutic presence of horses. Each session will build upon the last, allowing you to uncover more layers of yourself and continue moving toward greater emotional freedom and well-being.
By the end of the 8 weeks, you will have not only healed deep wounds but also developed the tools to lead a life of empowerment, authenticity, and emotional balance
Duration: 4 hours
Workshop Overview: Horse Energetics 101 is an introductory workshop designed to explore the fascinating world of energy work with horses. In this session, participants will learn the basics of how energy flows, how horses perceive and respond to energy, and how this powerful connection can benefit both the horses and ourselves.
Horses are highly sensitive to energy and often act as mirrors for our emotional and energetic states. By tuning into the energy around us, we can create a deeper connection with horses and access healing for ourselves. Whether you are new to energy work or have some experience, this workshop will provide valuable insights into how energy affects our relationships with both animals and people.
During the workshop, you will:
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Learn the Basics of Energy Work: Understand the fundamental principles of energy, including how it flows, how to sense it, and how to use it intentionally in your interactions with horses.
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Experience Energy Sensitivity: Discover how horses naturally pick up on and respond to human energy. Through guided exercises, you’ll experience firsthand how a shift in your own energy can influence the horse’s behavior and presence.
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Practice Energy Work with Horses: Engage in hands-on activities where you’ll practice energy techniques with our herd. Learn how to approach, communicate with, and create a peaceful, balanced connection using energy.
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Understand the Healing Impact of Energy Work: Explore how energy work can bring about healing and transformation for both the horses and ourselves. You’ll gain a deeper appreciation for how working with horses can open pathways to emotional release, stress relief, and personal growth.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a foundational understanding of horse energetics and how energy work can be used as a tool for healing, self-awareness, and creating more harmonious relationships with both animals and humans.
This workshop is ideal for anyone interested in deepening their bond with horses, learning about the energy dynamics at play, and exploring the healing potential of energy work.
Horse Energetics 101: Understanding the Power of Energy Work with Horses
Ride Into Healing Series: Guided Horseback Rides for Personal Growth and Connection
Offered In Partnership with Dare to Dream Inc.
The Ride Into Healing series offers a unique and transformative way to reconnect with yourself, nature, and your loved ones through horseback riding. In partnership with Dare to Dream Inc., we are excited to offer a variety of guided horseback rides that cater to individuals, teams, families, and anyone looking for a peaceful, meditative experience.
Our rides are designed to promote healing, connection, and mindfulness, offering an opportunity to experience the power of the horse-human bond in a serene outdoor setting.
Offered Rides:
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1-on-1 Healing Rides: For individuals seeking personal healing and quiet reflection, our 1-on-1 rides offer a tailored, peaceful experience with one of our skilled guides. These private rides allow you to connect with the horses, nature, and your own inner wisdom, creating a safe space for personal growth and emotional release.
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Team and Family Rides: Whether you're looking to strengthen team dynamics or create a shared experience with family members, our team and family rides offer a unique opportunity to bond, communicate, and heal together. These group rides are designed to foster trust, teamwork, and mutual support, with each ride carefully guided to meet the needs of the group.
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Meditation Monday Rides: The first Monday of every month at 6 PM, we offer a special hour-long guided ride that blends mindfulness and meditation with the power of horseback riding. This unique experience takes place outside of Hotchkiss in a beautiful, peaceful natural setting, where riders will be guided through a meditative journey as they ride alongside our horses. The focus is on deep relaxation, breathing techniques, and present-moment awareness, allowing participants to fully immerse in the healing energy of the horses and nature.
Each of these rides is designed to help you slow down, release stress, and find clarity through the therapeutic connection with horses. Whether you’re seeking personal growth, a healing experience, or simply a relaxing time in nature, the Ride Into Healing series offers something for everyone.
In Partnership with Dare to Dream Inc. and Austin’s Nonprofit Equine Learning Center
Join us for a transformative retreat that blends horseback riding, yoga, and nature, creating a truly unique experience designed to relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect you with yourself and the world around you.
The day begins with light stretching and grounding exercises before embarking on a peaceful horseback ride through beautiful landscapes to the serene Gunnison River. Once at the river, you'll enjoy a slow flow yoga session, integrating movement, breathwork, and meditation to deepen your connection with your body and mind. After yoga, you’ll have time to take a refreshing river plunge, journal, or relax in the sun, with nourishing snacks provided to keep you energized.
The retreat concludes with a calming ride back to the trailhead, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and centered.
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Horses, guides, and yoga props
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Refreshing snacks and water
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Opportunities for river plunges, journaling, and relaxation
This retreat offers the perfect opportunity to unwind, reconnect with nature, and experience the healing power of both horses and yoga in a peaceful outdoor setting.