Welcome to Intuitive Horse- Equine Assisted Personal Development
At Intuitive Horse we are passionate about working WITH horses to assist us with personal growth
Intuitive Horse is Equine Assisted Personal Development through experiential learning. The EAPD work helps people gain insight into areas of life they may feel challenged in.
Horses are experts at helping in areas of:
Relationship and connection both with ourselves and others
Developing self-awareness in areas of emotional intelligence and thought patterns
Mastering how to live in a present moment state, what that actually means and why it is beneficial for us
Understanding how our environment responds to our emotions and mind state and how we respond to our environment
Understanding how our past conditioning can hold us back in the present moment
Our approach is a therapeutic coaching style specific to Intuitive Horse that facilitates a safe space for people to explore and find their own answers to their challenges. However sometimes new perspectives are needed to help find answers and the facilitator and horses can help with this. The work with the horses is a visceral experience that helps facilitate change for people. With the work being tangible it means people can take away what they have learnt and practiced in their sessions and apply them into their life where appropriate and we talk through how to do that at the end of the session.
We do this through a range of different offerings- 1-1 sessions, workshops and retreats.
1-1 sessions
Our 1-1 sessions offer the individual the chance to focus on a particular personal challenge they would like to explore in privacy. You will be guided by your facilitator throughout the session as well as by the horses.
Out in nature surrounded by beautiful countryside and our herd, you will have the opportunity to explore the topic of your choice.
Whilst we recommend a series of sessions to gain fully from what the work with horses has to offer, people can come for a one off session if they like, or for one session to see how they get on initially. It may depend what your reasons are for attending as to how frequently you attend. Some people attend regular sessions whilst others come as and when they feel ready for the next session.
The EAPD work often compliments other therapeutic work well, if people are in talking therapy for example. EAPD is not a substitute for therapy for people with serious mental health conditions, however It can compliment other therapies.
The horses can offer insight and learning for people when it comes to understanding their thoughts and emotional processes, as well as how to become masters of their destiny with learning that is palpable and assists in change.
1-1 sessions run all year round and are for an hour and a half
Initial sessions £120
All sessions following the initial session £95
Workshops
3hr mini workshop- Following the Herds’ Lead
A 3hr meditation/mindfulness wellbeing workshop exploring different ways of being with self through the influence of nature and the herd.
This workshop offers an opportunity to step away from the busy human world and immerse yourself with the herd and nature at their pace of life. No matter what the weather is doing come and discover what it truly means to be present with self and the environment whilst learning how to bring this into everyday life.
The workshop offers the potential for:
Learning how to relax and quieten the mind
Learning how to observe your mind and how this can be helpful when it comes to managing the mind, emotions and behaviour states
Learning about horses and nature
Learning mindful tools to take away and practice by yourself as a way of integrating them into a daily way of life
These workshops run most months and are suited to anyone interested in their own personal development. No previous horse experience is necessary but if you are nervous of horses a 1-1 is recommended first.
Cost £90
Retreats
We offer a variety of different length retreats:
1 day Following the Herds’ Lead retreats
1 day sound and vibration personal development EAPD retreats
1 day yoga and EAPD retreats
3 day Personal Development with Horses retreats
Bespoke 1-1 retreats
1 day sound and vibration personal development EAPD retreat
This 1 day retreat is led by Emma- Intuitive Horse facilitator and coach and Sian Meditation and Kundalini Yoga teacher specialising in sound and mantra.
Our personal vibration is important, it sets the tone for what we attract into our lives and the relationships and connections we make. Our unique vibration also influences our connection to our voice and brings our awareness to how we use our voice, where we perhaps hold back and why.
Our vibrations are made up from our thinking and emotional states therefore being mindful of the thoughts and feelings we have day to day is important for our health and overall wellbeing.
Slowing down gives us the opportunity to become aware of some of the internal thoughts and beliefs that are affecting us, it allows us to connect in with ourselves rather than being distracted from ourselves, it offers us the opportunity to move more towards occupying a heart centred state of being.
Spending time with horses, meditation and working with sound all allow us to move into this more desired state of flow and being. We will explore different styles of meditation influenced by the practice of Kundalini Yoga including both silent and mantra meditations as well as gentle movement meditations like walking and the use of repetitive movements. We will spend time with the herd working consciously with the intent and vibration we individually desire whilst learning from their way of being.
This 1 day retreat combines these 3 elements to offer you a truly magical day of deep connection. We will weave between spending time with the herd, working with sound and vibration and meditation to explore this.
Cost £150
1 day yoga and EAPD retreats
A one day retreat combining the healing powers of Equine Assisted Personal Development and Yoga.
This day is open to anyone, whether you are experienced in yoga or a beginner. The day will offer Yoga (classical Hatha), Pranayama and Meditation at various times throughout the day alongside the work we offer with the horses.
The day is an opportunity for participants to come and explore personal development through engaging with the herd whilst experiencing deep relaxation through the yoga practices (please note the yoga is NOT in the field with the horses).
The day offers an opportunity to:
Work with your body physically, emotionally and energetically
Learn from the herd to facilitate your personal growth
Experience deep relaxation
Quieten the mind
Become present and grounded
Work with deep breathing exercises whilst surrounded by nature
The day will be led by founder, coach and facilitator of the Intuitive Horse approach Emma Ross and by Yoga teacher Janice Kate Fisher, also Proprietor of Light Yoga space.
Cost £150
1 day Following the Herds’ Lead retreat
This 1 day retreat is an extended version of the 3hr FHL mini workshop. It is for people interested in learning how to quiet the mind and align to the herds’ and nature’s natural rhythm.
Throughout the day we spend time alongside the herd going deeper into our minds, through some mindfulness techniques, to quieten them and bring ourselves into a state of present moment. As we follow the herd and slot into their pace of life, we too will shed layers of stress we are holding onto so that we can meet the herd in their world. The journey we go on to get there offers opportunity for:
Personal reflection on mindset, emotional states and life in general
Quieting the mind
Slowing down
Learning about the horses and herd life
Learning mindful tools to take away and practice by yourself as a way of integrating them into a daily way of life
We will visit the herd at different times throughout the day.
Cosy £150
Bespoke 1-1 Retreats
Intuitive Horse offers bespoke retreats for the individual looking to have some time away to themselves to relax and work on their personal development.
The retreats are for a minimum of two days and can offer a range of different opportunities for you depending on what you would like.
There are opportunities for:
1-1 EAPD sessions with the herd
Learning how to look after and care for them
Meditation and being with the herd
We can design the retreat so you have time to be with yourself, go for walks on our private land or go and explore the coast and other attractions near by.
If you think you would like to organise a 1-1 retreat then please email us with some ideas for what you would like to get from your time here and how long for. If you would prefer to speak with us please arrange a time with us either by email or text. Details are on the contact page.
3 day Personal Development Retreats
Over three days you work intensively through the IH techniques which include group discussions and exercises away from the horses as well as working 1-1 with the horses and spending time with the herd. This is a truly empowering experience which takes you on a journey of profound self-discovery.
The three days offer the opportunity for:
Becoming aware of certain patterns which may be preventing you moving forward in life
A broader level of self-awareness
Working on a somatic level to further your self-development
Learning how to work with and quieten the mind
Learning about horses, their communication and behaviour
Trusting and working with your intuition
Getting a true grasp of how your environment responds to your emotional state
Coming away from the three days with tools and insights to use and further assist you in every day life
These retreats are very small in number to ensure proper attention to each person at all times.
Cost £390
Advanced 3 day Personal Development Retreats
On this retreat we build on the tools and exercises shared in the first retreat and go deeper into exploring personal development whilst immersing ourselves with even more herd time and powerful exercises that can be applied into daily life. We look at horse behaviour and communication in more depth and learn how some of the communication horses use is actually universal across all species; and when we tap into that not only does our communication with horses and animals expand, but also with ourselves and fellow human beings.
The 3 days offer an opportunity for:
Learning about horse communication and behaviour whilst observing the Intuitive Horse herd
Going deep into how you connect with yourself and in turn others
Noticing how you respond to others on subtle levels
Exploring personal boundaries
Further developing your somatic awareness and ability to process on an embodied level
Taking away tools and insights to use and further assist you in every day life
The advanced retreat remain small in numbers, like the first one, to ensure proper attention to each person at all times.
You must have attended the first 3 day personal development retreat to attend this one.
Cost £390