An ancient connection between man and horse

Horses are inextricably linked to human history, and for that, we should be grateful to them. Grateful for their indispensable role in agriculture, the transport of people & goods, herding livestock, the building of cities, wartime history, working in mines, pulling vessels... After centuries of serving humanity with their strength, endurance, and speed, horses can still fulfill an important role in our current society. From their intrinsic strength, where connection, authenticity, honesty, respect, acceptance, and balance are crucial qualities, there is still much to learn from horses.

Horses understand only one language, and that is the language of the body, a language we have somehow unlearned over the course of our lives. We often don't listen enough or don't know how to interpret our body's signals. Horses, on the other hand, have a natural ability to communicate through body language and derive much information from our breathing, posture, heart rate, and muscle tension.

In their ancient genes, horses remain prey animals. To survive, they must be exceptionally alert and sensitive. As a result, horses sense your feelings and emotions, see right through you, and show you what lies beneath the surface. To feel safe and comfortable, horses live in the here and now. Horses teach you the value of being present in the moment and not worrying about the past or the future. They encourage you to take life as it is and to trust what comes your way. The beauty of horses is that they react to your feelings, emotions, and behaviors without judgment, preconceived notions, or expectations. They show you what needs to be looked at by you at that moment.

What happens during a coaching session with horses?

Here's the English translation:

"Coaching with horses or equine-assisted coaching goes much deeper than words. As soon as you step into the energetic field of horses, you become part of their herd. The energy exchanged between human and horse is unique and palpable throughout your entire body. By connecting with your body and, as it were, getting out of your head, you can more easily release tension and experience more peace and relaxation. Because these effects are immediately tangible, you get to the core faster, allowing you to break patterns in your life. This unique approach offers deeper insight into yourself, your (thought) patterns, and behaviors.

In a horse coaching session, horses are free to move around you. This freedom allows them to be their authentic selves, a non-judgmental and intuitive partner who provides you with valuable feedback on your actions, emotions, and energy. In horse coaching, you work together with horses to support you in your personal development and growth. During a horse coaching session, various themes can be addressed, such as: learning to set boundaries, increasing self-confidence, building resilience, rediscovering yourself, dealing with fears, processing trauma, understanding burnout and managing burnout symptoms, chronic pain, unexplained physical complaints (migraines, neck pain, digestive problems, back pain, etc.), dealing with stress and chronic stress...

During a horse coaching session, you primarily learn from your own experiences: how you approach things, how you feel about it, how you react when something succeeds or fails, how you build your relationship with a horse, and so on... Through the direct feedback from the horse, you immediately experience the influence of your behavior, beliefs, intentions, and emotions on your functioning.

What can horse coaching do for you?

The energy exchanged between human and horse is unique and palpable throughout your entire body. By connecting with your body and, as it were, getting out of your head, you can more easily release tensions and experience more peace and relaxation. Thanks to the immediate tangibility of this effect, you gain insights faster, allowing you to break certain patterns in your life.

Coaching with horses can be a powerful tool for addressing a wide range of needs and/or themes: trauma, chronic pain, burnout, unexplained physical complaints (migraines, neck pain, etc.), stress and chronic stress, learning to set your boundaries, increasing self-confidence/assertiveness, reducing stress complaints, learning to make better choices, learning to better utilize your qualities, increasing your resilience, gaining insight into your (behavioral) patterns...

Curious about what coaching with horses can do for you? Feel free to contact us for more information or to schedule an appointment. You are always welcome for an introductory meeting.