Coming Soon:
Equine-Assisted Coaching
Hest Creative recently partnered with Equus Insight to bring equine-assisted coaching to Reno/Carson City.
We are currently focusing on logistics and fundraising for start-up costs and brainstorming exciting opportunities to provide professional coaching in natural outdoor settings alongside animals. Although we do not have horses for our program yet, we have access to various farm animals, open space, and the occasional visit from wild horses. If you want to learn more, please join our email list or contact us. We plan to offer retreats, private coaching, and other creative gatherings soon.
What is Equine-Assisted Coaching?
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Focused on Development; Not Horsemanship
Discover a deeper connection with your true self through the profound wisdom of horses. Guided by their herd dynamics and inquisitive nature, we gain invaluable insights into how we lead, reminding us to stay grounded in the here and now, unburdened by future concerns. Unlike conventional horse programs, equine-assisted coaching places personal growth above riding or horsemanship, ensuring that this approach is open and accessible to everyone.
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Horses as Co-Coach; Not a Tool
In horse-assisted education, these perceptive animals tune in to our nonverbal cues and how we interact physically, offering deep insights into our own awareness. It's amazing how being around them helps us become more aware of our body language and emotions, fostering mindfulness and a stronger bond with the natural world. This experience not only improves how we express ourselves digitally and physically but also shows how horses can truly unlock our potential.
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The Perfect Mirror for Reflection and Growth
Horses serve as mirrors, reflecting our behavior, energy, and emotions, aiding in the navigation of personal and professional challenges. Through their innate instincts, horses provide valuable insights and feedback that facilitate profound and rapid growth. This unique approach to coaching cultivates clarity, confidence, and leadership skills within a supportive and creative environment, offering respite from daily pressures and conventional therapeutic settings.
Who can benefit from equine-assisted coaching?
Equine coaching benefits anyone ready to embrace change, overcome feeling stuck, or break free from recurring patterns or behaviors. This approach is inclusive and performed out of the saddle, making it accessible to everyone seeking personal growth and transformation.
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Equine-assisted coaching offers leaders a unique experiential learning opportunity. By interacting with horses, leaders refine their nonverbal communication skills and deepen their emotional intelligence, becoming more aware of their own emotions and behaviors and how these actions effect their teams. This process fosters authenticity by aligning leaders' values and behaviors. Working with horses also enhances decision-making under pressure, promotes trust-building and collaboration, and provides stress management benefits, ultimately equipping leaders with valuable insights and skills to inspire and empower their teams effectively. We are all leaders in our lives and everyone can benefit from improving their leadership skills.
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Entrepreneurs can benefit immensely from equine-guided coaching due to its unique experiential nature. Interacting with horses helps participants to develop keen insights into their leadership style and communication effectiveness, as horses respond authentically to nonverbal cues and emotional states. This experience enhances entrepreneurs' emotional intelligence, equipping them to navigate challenges with greater clarity and resilience while aligning their actions with core values. By fostering trust-building skills and promoting effective collaboration, equine-assisted coaching also prepares entrepreneurs to cultivate strong relationships. Moreover, the serene outdoor setting of these sessions offers space for self-reflection, skills to set boundaries, manage self-talk, and recharge creatively. These tools are essential for long-term success and maintaining mental well-being.
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Women can greatly benefit from equine-assisted coaching due to its holistic and empowering approach. This experience cultivates emotional awareness and resilience, empowering women to navigate personal and professional challenges with increased confidence and clarity. Equine-assisted learning also fosters assertiveness and leadership skills within a supportive environment, allowing women to hone their strengths and assert their presence effectively. Moreover, the serene, natural setting of these sessions provides women with a therapeutic space for introspection, stress relief, and personal growth. Overall, equine-assisted coaching empowers participants to enhance their self-awareness, leadership capabilities, and overall well-being, making it a valuable asset for anyone seeking to enrich their skill set.
“If you are fearful, a horse will back off. If you are calm and confident, it will come forward. For those who are often flattered or feared, the horse can be a welcome mirror of the best in human nature.”
Years in the Making.
As a young girl, horses captured my heart. From pony rides and vaulting camps to weekly riding lessons, I discovered joy, independence, and confidence in the saddle. Early jobs included working for trainers, clerking at a tack store, grooming for my college equestrian center director, and guiding trail rides in Yosemite National Park. Riding and competing with my Appendix Quarter Horse, Spectacle, taught me patience, grit, perseverance, and compassion.
Throughout career shifts and life's ups and downs, horses have remained steadfast companions, serving as my coaches, therapists, and loyal friends. I am thrilled to merge my passion for horses with professional coaching to offer clients an unforgettable experience. Equine-assisted coaching is more than a career; it's my calling, and I can't wait to share its transformative power with you!
Qualifications
Over 30 years of equine experience
ICF-Certified Professional and Executive Coach and Member
HorseDream Certified Equine Assisted Educator
EAHAE International Association for Horse-Assisted Education Member
PATH International Member
