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Equine-Assisted Mindfulness
Every person who has ever been around horses knows that they make you feel better.
As horses are herd animals with a highly developed flight instinct, they rely heavily on non-verbal communication cues to respond to their environments. These sensory skills are exactly what make horses so receptive and trainable. Horses sense our feelings through the tensing of our shoulders or the relaxation of our posture. They provide a magnifying mirror for the subconscious responses that we might not be able to pinpoint on our own. However, by interacting with horses we can learn to be aware of our body language.
Jacqueline offers Equine-Assisted Mindfulness groundwork sessions for everyone, no prior experience with horses necessary. These sessions include:
Introduction to herd behavior and overview of nonverbal communication
interacting closely with the horse to establish a relationship
Leading games with horses to ensure position in the mini “herd” of horse and person
Controlling the movement of horses in the round pen to learn how our body language influences the others
Meditation and breathing session in close proximity of our equine partner to experience unity and awareness of the “now”
Reflection on our learnings and emotions
refreshments
Equine-Assisted Mindfulness session of 2.5 hours: Rs. 3,000 + 18% GST / person , minimum 2 participants, pre- booking required.
The Parelli Natural Horsemanship method was developed by an American horse trainer named Pat Parelli and focuses on establishing rapport and communication between horse and human through types of play based upon equine psychology. Parelli sessions center around a series of games that build on certain qualities and behaviors. Progress through the Parelli method is measured as 4 levels or savvies that indicate a certain level of mastery.
Namoi offers various kinds of Natural Horsemanship sessions for equestrians of all levels, including:
Groundwork: First contact with horses
Groundwork and Riding: A beginner’s approach to Natural Horsemanship
Groundwork and Riding: Advanced problem solving
Price: Parelli Session of 60-90 min: Rs. 3500
+ 18% GST / person, or call us to get a 10 lesson card for Rs.25,000.
pre booking required
FUN WITH PONIES
Give your child the unforgettable experience of a full morning of riding and spending time with ponies! With a firm basis in teaching children ages 6 to 12 to safely and confidently interact with ponies and horses, this session will also introduce children to grooming, tacking up, the basics of riding, along with some theory to enrich their understanding.
The Own Your Own Pony Day runs from 7 AM to 9.30 AM and includes:
Brush the ponies
Horsemanship
How to saddle a pony
Basic riding
Games
A little theory