Group sessions with the horses

Awakening Through Horses – one off and monthly sessions in the field

The group sessions are in essence a meditation or mindfulness session in which we explore different ways of being with yourself through the influence of nature and the herd of horses. By spending time with the horses in their natural environment and on their terms you are able to observe their world as well as interact within it. The horses remind you to breath and be still and in those moments you can find yourself again.

The sessions are an opportunity to step away from the busy human world and immerse yourself in nature and with the horses and experience their pace of life. When we are able to drop the busy analytical mind and become fully present, our experience of the moment changes, and our perspective on things also changes. Being outside with horses, near the sea, these sessions offer an instinctively natural way to facilitate a sensory and conscious shift within you. 

The sessions offer the potential to:

• Learn how to relax and quieten your mind
• Learn how to observe your mind and how this can be helpful when it comes to managing your mind, emotions and behaviours
• Learn about horses and nature
• Learn tools to take away and practice by yourself as a way of integrating them into a daily way of being
• Explore/reflect on personal/professional issues
• Learn how to increase your resilience in life

Through learning from the horses and observing how the horses cope with and experience their environment we can start to have insights for ourselves about our own lives and take what we learn during the session with the herd into our everyday life.

Who can come?

Anyone interested in their own personal/professional development. No previous horse experience is necessary, but if you are nervous of horses, then I’d recommend having an individual session first.

The group sessions can be a one off or a regular thing, however the sessions do build on each other and so having regular sessions can help you to thoroughly learn and integrate what the horses and nature have to show you.

There’s a maximum of 4 people per group to ensure everyone is fully supported through this process.

If you would like to reconnect to nature and learn more about the horses’ relationship to nature and the elements, and what that can teach you about yourself then come and join us!

“I feel blessed to be able to spend time with the horses almost every day and observe their lives throughout each season and in all weathers. Being outside with the horses has an almost immediate calming effect on me and I have learnt so much from simply slowing down and being around them.  Every season and weather change brings a new challenge for the horses and with it valuable insights into how they cope both as a group and individually. Horses have much to share with us if we slow down and open ourselves up to the experience.” Midi Fairgrieve

Some clients find it helpful to have an online counselling session between the group sessions in the field so that we can explore more deeply your experience with the horses and what you can take from the experience into your life. 

Location

The horses live near Tyninghame in East Lothian, in a beautiful area of biodiversity close to the sea. All the sessions are held outside in the field, in nature with the horses and go ahead no matter the weather so participants should consider this when booking. You will need to have waterproof clothing, including trousers if it rains, and warm clothing including gloves, hat etc. on cold days as there is no turning back once we are out with the horses! If attending in the heat please make sure you bring appropriate clothing to protect you from the sun.