Each session is customized to your needs and questions. Typically, we will have a check in to set a goal or hopes for the session. Each session includes body centered awareness activities and at least one activity with the horses or an individual horse. Activities vary depending on what your goal/hope is and there are many different activities I may choose from (or the horses tell me they want to do). The first session for adults is normally 2-2 ½ hours. Sessions thereafter are 1 ½-2 hours. For youth under 18 – sessions are 1 hour.

Dress for the weather and bring layers. Always wear sturdy, closed toed shoes.

We do have an indoor space that we can meet in for the check in but all activities with horses are outside.

Most activities with horses are based on the ground. Very occasionally we facilitate a mounted session after a series of other sessions, but riding is limited to the round pen and surrounding area. Helmets are always required for any mounted session.

Having a water bottle is suggested. If you have a personal journal, you can bring that to capture your reflections before leaving.

Due to our insurance, your dog is not allowed to visit. If you have a service dog, please let us know prior to your session and we will work this out. Guests allowed with prior arrangement though not encouraged. For kids under 18 attending an individual session, parents/guardians are encouraged to stay close – many bring a book and read in their car or at the picnic table. We want the kids to have privacy if they like or have their parent nearby for comfort. We’ll work with you! For kids attending group programs, we encourage parents to drive into Lyons, go for a hike and enjoy your time elsewhere while the kids have their experience.

Let’s talk! Volunteers help scoop and dump manure (mucking), act as horse handlers during sessions, help with grooming the horses or with chores around the property.

For individual session cancellation – we ask that you show up for your scheduled session unless you are ill or there is a personal/family emergency. Please contact us at least 2 hours before your session and we will reschedule. No shows are not refunded. For group retreats/programs cancellation - we ask that you show up for your scheduled session unless you are ill or there is a personal/family emergency. Please contact us at least 2 hours before your session. We will refund your fee. No shows are not refunded. Sometimes we need to cancel due to weather or horse illness/injury and we try to give you at least a 2-hour notice. If there is a possibility of rescheduling, we will do that, and your payment will be credited to the rescheduled date or refunded if you cannot attend that date.