Return to Yourself with Equine Assisted Growth Therapy
Explore the quiet, profound ways horses invite us back to ourselves – offering healing, clarity, authenticity and transformation through presence, attunement, relationship, and wisdom of the herd.
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Return to Yourself Through the Wisdom of Horses
Explore the quiet, profound ways horses invite us back to ourselves – offering healing, clarity, authenticity and transformation through presence, attunement, relationship, and wisdom of the herd.
Is your heart yearning for something more in your life?
Are you wanting time to pause and access your inner wisdom?
Are you curious to explore your relational patterns?
Horses have evolved over millions of years with extraordinary sensitivity, resilience and relational awareness. They naturally notice subtle shifts in energy, emotion, and nervous system states. In their presence, we are invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the wisdom of the body.
One of the most meaningful aspects of this work is the healing potential of safe connection. Research continues to show that supportive, attuned relationships can calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and strengthen resilience over time. Horses offer a unique way to experience this process directly.
With horses, connection happens in the present moment. You may begin to notice your own internal responses, practice clear communication, sense boundaries, experience moments of attachment and detachment, and learn what it feels like to remain grounded while relating. These experiences can help the brain and body learn new patterns of safety, trust, and responsiveness. Rather than pushing through or fixing, the focus is on listening to the body, honoring its signals, and creating conditions where healing and change can emerge over time.
As this capacity grows, it often extends beyond the arena into everyday life — supporting deeper relationships, greater self-trust, more secure connection with others, and the ability to respond with increased awareness and authenticity.
All sessions are conducted outside and are weather dependent.
Equine Assisted Therapy
Support your healing journey with an experiential, somatic and mindfulness based approach that complements ongoing therapy. All sessions are conducted on the ground (no riding) and may integrate trauma -informed support and processing, (EMDR and Flash Technique), Somatic practices, Parts work (Internal Family Systems), and guided activities in partnership with the horses.
- This work may help you:
Reduce anxiety and overwhelm - Strengthen relationships and boundaries
- Experience acceptance and emotional connection
- ncrease present-moment awareness
- Build trust in yourself and others
For those living with chronic or persisting pain—whether physical, emotional, or both—this work offers a gentle, body-aware approach that emphasizes safety, pacing, and reconnection. Through mindfulness and somatic practices in the presence of horses, you may begin to:
- Soften cycles of tension, guarding, and overwhelm in the body
- Increase your capacity to notice sensations with curiosity rather than fear
- Support nervous system regulation, which can influence pain perception
- Rebuild a sense of safety and trust within your body
- Reduce the isolation that often accompanies ongoing pain through safe connection
- Explore new ways of relating to pain with compassion and awareness
Equine Assisted Coaching
For those sensing the need for change, feeling stuck, or at a crossroads, or these sessions focus on clarity, alignment, and forward movement towards your next steps.
Through guided, unmounted interactions with horses, you can:
- Reconnect with your authentic self
- Gain clarity and confidence
- Gain insight into patterns and blocks
- Identify meaningful next steps
Designed for adults looking to assess their life and career choices and determine where they want to head.
After being with the horses, I have a sense of safety in my body that I have never had before. ~Quinn
I can only describe it as “horse magic”, it felt like they took my worries away. ~Alison
Curious about equine-assisted growth therapy?
Take the first step toward healing, clarity, and connection. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to explore whether this work is the right fit for you.
Serving clients in Edgewood, NM.
Equine Services FAQs
What is equine-assisted therapy?
Equine-assisted growth therapy is a mindfulness-based, somatic approach that supports your healing journey. By interacting with horses on the ground, you can calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and build resilience. This experiential work complements traditional therapy by helping you reconnect with your body and practice safe, authentic connection.
Do I need prior experience with horses?
No prior horse experience is needed. It is completely normal to feel unfamiliar or even a bit intimidated by horses at first. We always prioritize your safety, pacing, and comfort, ensuring you feel secure throughout the entire process.
Will we be riding the horses?
No, there is no riding involved. All therapy and coaching sessions are conducted entirely on the ground. This allows you to focus on building a relationship with the horse and noticing your own internal responses in the present moment.
What actually happens during a session?
Sessions focus on guided, unmounted activities in partnership with the horses. You might practice setting boundaries, clear communication, or mindfulness exercises. Rather than pushing through challenges, you will slow down, listen to your body’s signals, and allow natural healing and change to emerge at a comfortable pace.