EQUINE THERAPY
Develop Emotional Mastery
Embark on a Transformative Equine Journey
A Family Equine Therapy Weekend for Teens and Parents
Release stress. Reconnect. Rediscover your strength—together.
In today’s world, too many families are carrying the silent weight of stress, anxiety, and disconnection—especially after the challenges of recent years. That’s why I created “Unbridle the Mind”—a weekend course designed to help teens (and their parents) find calm, clarity, and confidence through the healing power of horses.
This isn’t just a break from everyday life—it’s a life-changing experience where families reconnect and teens rediscover their own inner power.
You’ll be guided on a gentle yet powerful journey alongside my four-legged equine partners—honest, intuitive beings who reflect emotions in real time and help us return to balance. Through hands-on activities and heartfelt connection, you and your teen will learn how to:
? Regulate emotions in high-stress moments
? Build trust and self-awareness
? Communicate clearly and kindly
? Strengthen resilience from the inside out
Whether your teen is struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this weekend offers a safe space to reset—and real tools to take home. Join us for Unbridle the Mind and discover the healing power of equine therapy for your whole family.
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“There is something about the outside of a horse, that is good for the inside of a man“
Winston Churchill
Why equine therapy?
Benefits & Outcomes
Discover the path to happiness
Experience the freedom
Manage emotions
How horses can help?
As you connect with one of our expertly trained equine therapy horses something magical happens, the feelings of stress simply wash away and you will experience a sense of calm an inner peace.
Most explain they notice a their breathing becomes slower, deeper, and more relaxed, next experiences of the mind becoming quiet allowing more insights and a sense of clarity to prevail.
When we are relaxed we are more open to releasing the past and opening our mind to new ways of living!
Horses are wonderful catalysts for bringing us into a state of living in the moment.
We look forward to helping you discover a joyful, calm and happy way of life.
Equine therapy offers a unique and powerful way to support emotional, physical, and psychological well-being. Here’s how it can help:
Emotional Benefits
- Building Trust and Empathy: Interacting with horses helps individuals develop trust and empathy. Horses are sensitive to human emotions, and forming a bond with them can teach individuals to recognize and respond to feelings in themselves and others.
- Boosting Confidence: Successfully managing tasks with horses, such as grooming or riding, can significantly boost self-esteem and confidence, especially for those who struggle with these areas.
- Emotional Regulation: The calm and rhythmic nature of horses can help individuals learn to regulate their emotions, reducing feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression.
Psychological Benefits
- Therapeutic Alliance: Working with a therapist and horse together can strengthen the therapeutic relationship, making therapy sessions more engaging and effective.
- Trauma Recovery: Equine therapy offers a non-verbal and supportive environment for trauma survivors to process and heal from their experiences, providing a sense of safety and comfort.
- Behavioural Improvements: For children and adolescents, equine therapy can help address behavioural issues, teaching responsibility, patience, and the importance of clear communication.
Social Benefits
- Enhancing Communication Skills: Interacting with horses requires clear and consistent communication, which can help improve verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Teamwork and Cooperation: Many equine therapy activities involve group work, fostering teamwork, cooperation, and social interaction, which are beneficial for those who struggle with social skills.
Who can benefit from Equine Therapy?
Teen Support
What to expect…
Course information
“Experience Equine Connection: A Non-Riding Weekend Course”
Our weekend course offers a unique opportunity for bonding and communication exercises with horses, all conducted without the need for prior riding experience. Whether you’re new to the world of horses or a seasoned equestrian, this course is designed to deepen your connection with these magnificent animals.
During the course, participants engage in unmounted activities, ensuring that everyone can fully participate regardless of their familiarity with horses. While there may be the option to experience laying on a horse bareback to feel the rhythm of their breath and heartbeat, this is entirely optional. There are numerous other ways to forge a deep connection with our horses, such as laying down together and engaging in liberty work, where horses are allowed to roam freely and interact with participants.
Our program is tailored with adults in mind, however it also serves as a wonderful bonding activity for parents and children alike. Children aged 9 and older are welcome to join us for an unforgettable experience.
What to wear?
We recommend a long sleeve shirt with a collar for sun protection where possible.
Long or short pants are ok,
Enclosed shoes are compulsory, boots are best, however joggers can also be worn.
No high heels or flowing tops or dresses please.
A well secured sun hat or cap is recommended.
What is supplied when you attend an Unbridle the mind weekend
Workbook/pen
Water bottle
Morning and afternoon tea
Two full days of a truly life changing and fun experience!
What experience do you need?
No horse experience necessary
Please make sure to fill out the questionnaire prior to your first retreat.
The Unbridle the Mind courses are both theory and practical.
The morning sessions include meditation exercises to calm the mind and several process to help develop your focus and mindset.
Topics include mindfulness, listening to our intuition, horse safety, how your thoughts effect your mood and those around us, horse energy systems, heart coherence principals of heart based living , communication and body language awareness.
What could you achieve if you truly believed…
What other’s are saying…..
Watch a young participant
Share a healing moment….
Jen.D in action
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What is your child's happiness worth?
"Two feet can move your body, but four feet will move your soul"
