Equine Assisted Coaching: Upcoming Classes

Fall Workshops, starting October 20th

 

Read below for class details and sign up information.

Fall Workshops

 

Whether you have joined us before or will soon, all of the workshops are different, and you will have a unique experience every time you participate. We know it can be scary to try something new. A Certified Equine Assisted Coach and a Certified Equine Specialist create a safe and supportive environment where everyone, including the horses, can show up exactly as they are. 

Sessions are at your pace, supportive, interactive, and fun! 

All workshops will be unmounted (no riding) and no prior horse experience is required.

SIGN UP by clicking HERE

Cost:

Individual workshop: $140

Questions? Contact Amanda (amanda.garrison@forwardstride.org) or Kristin (kristin.cooper@forwardstride.org)

October — Introduction to Meditation with Horses

Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:15pm to 8:15pm

Developing a greater sense of calm, focus, and presence improves our ability to navigate the world—no matter what is happening around us. These qualities also make us more reliable and consistent partners for horses.

A simple meditation practice serves as a powerful tool to help ground and center you every day, wherever you are. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of meditation and immediately put them into practice alongside the horses, experiencing firsthand how they respond to your presence. You will leave with simple, accessible ways to integrate meditation into your daily life.

November — Deepening Partnerships

Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:15pm to 8:15pm

Just as every person is unique, so is every horse—and every partnership we form with them. At the core of our approach is a commitment to relationship, and in this workshop, we explore the rich nuances that make each connection distinct.

Together, we will uncover how initial impressions can limit our perspective and learn to see beyond them. Through guided ground-based activities with different horses, you will practice simple exercises, reflect on the qualities you bring to each interaction, and observe how each horse responds. You will leave with a fresh understanding of how versatile and dynamic genuine relationships can be when we set aside our preconceptions.

December — Winter Solstice Reset

Friday, December 18, 2026, 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Goal setting is often saved for the New Year, but the dark, quiet months of winter offer an ideal time to pause, reflect, and create ways to sustain ourselves through this season of rest. Celebrated across many cultures, the Winter Solstice (December 21st) marks the shortest day of the year—a poignant reminder that every day following brings a return to the light.

In this session, we partner with the horses to explore what this transition means for us personally. Through guided, ground-based activities, you will reflect on what nourishes you during quieter seasons and identify one simple self-care ritual to recharge your batteries. You will leave with a clear, small step forward, uplifted by the support and quiet presence of both human and horse partners.

Click Here to Sign Up for an EAC Workshop