At Horses for Orphans, we help each child/youth understand how to build a deep and true connection with the horse – a heart connection – through love, trust and honor.

We teach how belief structures affect our human/horse relationships and how barriers between us and the horses are broken down. The children/youth learn about the healing of their heart and how to build an intimate connection with the horse. This process teaches them how to overcome fears in themselves and help the horse overcome his fears.

They learn about the family structure of the horse herd and how the lead mare cares for and protects the herd. By understanding the motives and mindsets of the lead mare, you gain insight on how to become your horse’s safe place.

Through regular lessons they receive the keys to become a true lead for your horse and learn how different types of horses communicate. They study phases; how to shape space; skills for gentling; awareness of living in the now as well as how to be one with your horse. They start to understand how to communicate with a horse using thought and energy, through which true lightness and harmony are created.