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Event Series:
Equine-Assisted Wellness Workshops
Equine-Assisted Wellness Workshops
August 29, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
$20
We’ve all heard a lot of talk about self-care and stress management these days. Please join us at the center for a morning of deep breathing, relaxation, and a special time to experience therapeutic horsemanship and nature.
Led by Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Casey Conaway, and the On Eagles’ Wings Staff of Equine Specialists in Mental Health and Learning, this workshop will enable you to pause, rest, and reconnect your mind, body, and spirit.
Tentative Weekend Workshop Outline:
8:30 Arrive and check-in
9:00 Introduction of Humans and Horses
9:15 Opening Activities: Horse Greetings and Box Breathing
10:00 Horse Grooming
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45 Horse Leading
11:30 Photos
11:40-12:00 Reflection and Wrap-up
Workshops are limited to 10 people in order to practice social distancing.
No horse experience necessary. This workshop focuses on basic horsemanship and ground skills only, no riding is involved.
Age guidelines are 14 years and older. If children are younger than 14 years, please contact the center to discuss options. We are glad to work out special programming for families with kiddos.
Please follow this link to the registration form:
Workshop dates: Aug 29, Sept. 12, Sept. 26, and Oct. 10.
