I have been working in the Equine-assisted Experiential Learning field for more than 15 years, lately focusing on Equine-guided Meditation and Equine-facilitated Mindfulness, to help people become more socially and emotionally resilient, during my Master Mindfulness and Meditation with Horses retreats here in the south of France. Lately, I feel the need to return to my first love, equine-assisted experiential learning, both offline during my retreats, now also virtually, by creating DIY online retreats, inspired by what I have learned from my horses in the last 2 decades.
Two decades ago there wasn’t much written about what horses can teach us, now various authors have written articles and books on the subject. Below are a few quotes from these authors:
- “Horses help us to learn about ourselves, and to overcome our fears and limitations.” – Linda Kohanov
- “Horses can help us to develop a sense of trust, empathy, and compassion.” – Temple Grandin
- “Horses can help us to connect with the natural world and the beauty that surrounds us.” – Jane Goodall
- “Horses have a unique ability to teach us about leadership and the importance of communication.” – Pat Parelli
- “Horses can help us to find balance and harmony in our lives.” – Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling
- “Horses are incredible teachers of forgiveness, acceptance, and unconditional love.” – Shannon Knapp
- “Horses can help us to learn to be more present and mindful in our lives.” – Linda Tellington-Jones
- “Horses can help us to find joy and happiness in simple pleasures.” – Tom Dorrance
- “Horses can teach us to be more courageous and confident in ourselves.” – Mark Rashid
- “Horses can help us to develop a sense of responsibility and accountability.” – Karen Rohlf
- “Horses have a way of teaching us about trust, respect, and mutual understanding.” – Chris Irwin
- “Horses can help us to develop greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence.” – Linda Parelli
- “Horses have a way of reminding us of what is truly important in life.” – Anna Twinney
- A horse is the projection of people’s dreams about themselves – strong, powerful, beautiful – and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence.” – Pam Brown
- “Horses are intuitive animals, and if you learn to listen to them, they’ll teach you more than you’ll ever teach them.” – Rachel Wolf
- “The horse is one of the most intelligent creatures that we have on this planet, and they’re able to sense things that we can’t even begin to comprehend.” – Monty Roberts
- “A horse can teach you a lot about yourself. They can sense your emotions and respond to them accordingly.” – Mark Rashid
- “Horses are intelligent and empathetic animals. They have the ability to understand and communicate with humans in a way that is truly remarkable.” – Anna Twinney
- “Horses are incredibly sensitive creatures. They can read human body language and emotions with an accuracy that is truly amazing.” – Linda Kohanov
- “The horse’s intelligence is often underestimated. They have the ability to problem-solve, think critically, and remember things for a long time.” – Jane Savoie
- “Horses have an incredible memory. They can remember people, places, and things for years.” – Cherry Hill
- “Horses are able to recognize faces and even remember them years later.” – Sue McDonnell
- “The horse’s intelligence is different from ours. They have a different way of perceiving the world around them.” – Tom Dorrance
- “Horses are able to communicate with each other through a complex system of body language and vocalisations.” – Carolyn Resnick
- “Horses have a remarkable ability to understand and respond to human emotion.” – Temple Grandin
- “Horses are able to learn from past experiences and adjust their behaviour accordingly.” – Warwick Schiller
- “Horses are able to form deep bonds with their human handlers and can be incredibly loyal and affectionate animals.” – Stacy Westfall
- “The intelligence of horses is not just about their ability to learn, but also about their ability to connect with humans on an emotional level.” – Linda Tellington-Jones
- “Horses have a natural curiosity and desire to learn, which makes them excellent candidates for training and working with humans.” – Monty Roberts
- “Horses are capable of complex problem-solving and decision-making, and can adapt to new situations quickly.” – Claire Thunes
Reading through these quotes inspires me to revert to what I love doing, equine-facilitated personal development. I will still host the Camino de Santiago de Compostela Hiking Retreats, but I am now going diversify to my horse-orientated retreats, to include training others to do what I do:
- Standard 5-day onsite Master Mindfulness with Horses Retreats
- Standard 5-day Retreat enhanced by Equine-assisted Experiential Learning
- Elite 8-day Equine-assisted Experiential Learning Retreat
- Teacher Training: Mindfulness and Meditation with Horses onsite
- Teacher Training: Mindfulness and Meditation with Horses online course
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