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The Divine Equine, LLC

7/21-7/25 & 8/4-8/8 M-F, 10am-3pm, Kids ages 8-13yrs can experience how God speaks through horses while learning fun-damental horsemanship! With 15 yrs as a riding instructor in various disciplines and a 27yr follower of Jesus, I am grateful to share two passions infinitely weaved together. In a small group of 4-6, kids will learn research/experiential based horsemanship skills with two sweet lesson horses while experiencing the spiritual parallels throughout it all. Days will include group prayer + daily scriptures, meditation with the horses, illustrations/demonstrations for horse care and riding skills, time to get horses ready for the day with grooming and tacking, structured movement on the ground to warm-up our own bodies and the horses, "arena" riding with varied obstacle courses and games in an enclosed area, trail riding in the woods with meditative times, more games, and supervised "free" riding. Kids will of course have chill time to just hang with friends and horses while eating snacks/lunch and taking breaks when needed, all while experiencing the joy and peace in the Divine Equine! One of the many spiritual parallels shared throughout include the importance of being present through rhythmic breathing with horses and taking it to the next level while breathing in YahWeh, the literal breath of God, bringing us present with God anytime. Another is how we communicate with the horse through our energy, body language and artificial aids; the Holy Spirit communicates with us through God's Word, discerned thoughts, and circumstances, other people, etc. Learning how to listen to our horse requires being quiet, attentive, and present. Listening to God requires the same. Our actions reflect our heart; our horses will reflect what we give them (or not) and in the same way, we will reflect what we receive (or not) from God. Come and discover the goodness because there's so much more! Additional activities include basic horseback archery, mindfully stretching while on the horse, learning anatomy and fun history, painting the horses and horse-related crafts, and correlating God's nature and the horses' character through age appropriate scriptural comparison and riding exercises . Each child will switch between being a "horse whisperer" on the ground and riding multiple 20-30 minute periods throughout the day. Safety is the first priority when around and on the horses - calm behavior is indeed encouraged when horses are present (w/space taken as needed), ASTM helmets provided, wilderness first aid certified; experienced equine assistant present. Water and some snacks provided; lunch required. Resume/ professional portfolio available upon request. Cost $350 per child + $100 non-refundable deposit. Contact Natalie Owens @ (828) 707-7187 or email takinahike1981@gmail.com
You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence is the fullness of joy. Psalm 16:11


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