Boundaries & Balance:  An Equine-Assisted Workshop on Healthy Boundary Setting

April 11 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Boundaries are not walls—they’re bridges that honor both yourself and others. In this transformative equine-assisted workshop, you’ll learn to set clear, compassionate boundaries through hands-on experience with horses. These powerful yet sensitive animals teach us that protection and connection aren’t opposites; they’re partners in creating healthy, sustainable relationships.
Learning from 1,200-Pound Teachers
Horses are natural boundary-setters. They communicate their limits clearly and immediately, without guilt, aggression, or over-explaining. Watch a herd of horses and you’ll see boundaries in action: a flick of an ear, a subtle shift in position, a firm but calm assertion of space. They protect themselves while remaining in relationship with the herd.
Through interaction with these masterful teachers, you’ll discover:
  • How to recognize when your boundaries have been crossed—often before you consciously realize it
  • The difference between rigid walls and flexible, healthy boundaries
  • How to say “no” with clarity and kindness, without apology or aggression
  • What happens when you’re too permeable (everyone in) or too rigid (everyone out)
  • How proper boundaries actually deepen trust and connection
What You’ll Experience
Horses give immediate, honest feedback about your boundary-setting skills. When you’re unclear or apologetic about your limits, they may push into your space or ignore your requests. When you set boundaries with calm confidence and compassion, they respect them instantly. This real-time learning creates profound “aha” moments that intellectual understanding alone cannot provide.
Through guided activities, you’ll practice:
Recognizing Your Limits: Tuning into the subtle physical and emotional signals that indicate your boundaries are being tested or crossed.
Communicating Clearly: Expressing your needs and limits without aggression, passivity, or excessive explanation—just calm, clear assertion.
Self-Protection Without Guilt: Understanding that protecting your energy, time, and wellbeing is an act of self-respect, not selfishness.
Flexibility vs. Rigidity: Learning when to hold firm and when to adjust—boundaries that serve you rather than trap you.
Compassionate Assertion: Maintaining care for others while honoring your own needs—the “and” instead of the “or.”
Who Should Attend
This workshop is beneficial for anyone who:
  • Struggles to say “no” without guilt or over-explaining
  • Feels drained by relationships that lack healthy limits
  • Swings between being too accommodating and too rigid
  • Wants to protect their wellbeing without damaging relationships
  • Needs to strengthen boundaries in personal or professional contexts
  • Seeks to balance self-care with care for others
No horse experience necessary. Come ready to discover that boundaries aren’t barriers to connection—they’re the foundation for relationships that truly nourish everyone involved.