Horse Spirit Connections

Horse Spirit Connections is a successful not for profit corporation and founded the FEEL (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning)® Certification Program in 2008. Horse Spirit Connections has a successful history of certifying individuals from Canada, the United States and abroad with over 200 Graduates.

We have offered life changing programs for people of all ages and walks of life since 2005.  We are inspired constantly by the incredible transformations in people, continuously witnessing the profound connections they make with our wise partners and teachers – the horses.

The FEEL Approach

The FEEL Approach is promoting transformation and personal growth for humans through the wisdom of the horse.

FEEL is a unique collaboration between horses and humans where the horse is a sentient teacher and plays a leading role in guiding transformational journeys of healing, personal growth, and spiritual connection. The power of the horse’s presence, sensitivity, and intuition is magnified by the horse’s conscious choice to partner freely with the FEEL Practitioner in facilitating a process of self-discovery and powerful life changes for the person.  At the heart of the FEEL Approach are structured experiential interactions with the horses that help people come home to their authentic self.

Who Can Benefit?

This comprehensive training program is suitable for coaches, educators, mental health professionals, equine specialists, wellness practitioners, and other individuals who are looking for practical training and experience in developing FEEL programs in the expanding field of equine guided healing.

Participants discover their unique gifts and innate talents as they find their niche in this emerging field. This heart centred approach helps people develop a deep inner connection with horses and themselves.

The FEEL Certification program will help prepare participants to facilitate horse activities in a way that optimizes the abilities, emotional well-being, and empowerment of both the horse and the human. We are dedicated to your success. All graduates receive FREE ongoing mentoring, if requested, in all aspects of a successful FEEL practice following their conclusion of the program: from business advice to curriculum assistance.

At the first Annual FEEL Conference, the decision was unanimous to form an association where all graduates are invited to join and have a forum to share successes, learning’s, and insights. The FEEL Alumni has a private website just for our graduates as an open forum for FEEL Graduates. Visit www.FEELAlumni.com as the public face of the FEEL Practitioners and an invaluable marketing tool.

The FEEL Alumni has sponsored and organized a yearly FEEL Conference since 2011.  It is a great opportunity for the community to come together for learning and sharing.

One of the many committees, the FEEL Alumni Marketing Committee is responsible for the development of generic FEEL brochures, a FEEL newspaper tabloid, the ‘Healing with Horses’ Book, a FEEL Video and FEEL Video clips for support of each member.

Ontario Campus

At Horse Spirit Connections
Founder of the FEEL Approach
Ontario, Canada

FEEL Training Program
Spring 2019 – Includes all three on site sessions
with founders Wendy Golding and Andre Leclipteux
April 10 to 14, 2019
July 17 to 22, 2019
October 23 to 28, 2019

Contact: Wendy Golding
905-936-4450
Email: wendy@HorseSpiritConnections.com

Also at Horse Spirit Connections
FEEL Training Program
Fall 2019 – Includes all three on site sessions
With Victoria Sambleson (FEEL Trainer) and Andre Leclipteux (founder of FEEL Approach)
November 6 to 10, 2019
February 5 to 10, 2020
May 20 to 25, 2020

Contact: Victoria Sambleson
416-505-7962
Email: connectingwithhorses@hotmail.com
Website: www.connecting-with-horses.com

British Columbia Campus

At Mystic Water Ranch
Langley, British Columbia, Canada

FEEL Training Program
With Brenda Brown
FEEL Trainer and Advanced FEEL Practitioner
Includes all three on site sessions
March 6 to 9, 2019
May 29 to June 2, 2019
September 11 to 16, 2019

Contact Brenda Brown
604 788 7524
Email: bmorhealthy@gmail.com
www.mysticwatersranch.com

Quebec Campus

Certification FEEL Québec
At Écurie Cheval Messager
St-Isidore J0L 2A0, Québec, Canada
Spring 2019 – Includes all three on site sessions
With Danielle Leduc (Advanced FEEL Practitioner) and Torie Poe (FEEL Trainer)
May 22 to 26, 2019
August 13 to 18, 2019
November 13 to 18, 2019

Contact: Danielle Leduc
514-606-0482
Email: cheval.messager@gmail.com
Website: www.chevalmessager.com

Sweden Campus

At The Horse Call
Ledinge-Norrtälje (Stockholms Län)

FEEL Training Program (in Swedish)
With Mia Holm FEEL Trainer and Advanced FEEL Practitioner
April 10 to 14, 2019
June 26 to July 1, 2019
October 10 to 14, 2019

Contact +46 (0)70-770 07 55

mia@thehorsecall.se or horsedreamia@gmail.com

Installment Plans available.
We offer an easy to pay alternative over the six month program.

The Program fee includes all training, mentoring support, course materials and binder, snacks, refreshments, and lunches.

Are You Ready?

The goal of the FEEL Approach is about FEELing the experience of the majestic horse that whispers to us about our ability to communicate with others effectively, listen to ourselves authentically and grow exponentially. We offer you a new way of being with yourself, others and horses.

We’re excited to share this with you…

For further details
contact Wendy at 647 503 0358
or email Wendy@HorseSpiritConnections.com.

Prerequisites:

• Horse experience: Riding skills are not necessary however the candidate is confident moving and being around horses. Participants should own their own horse(s) or have access to a horse in order to practice throughout the training period.
• Want to Help People
• Attendance: where possible, we strongly recommend applicants attend a FEEL session or workshop conducted by Horse Spirit Connections or one of our FEEL Practitioners.

The Horse – Fresh Insights

• The nature of horses
• Horse communication
• Understanding herd behaviour
• Wellness of the horse – physical, emotional and spiritual
• Safety considerations
• Assisting horses to develop necessary skills
• Creating an effective herd
• Conducive facilities

The Horse as Your Partner

• The art and dance of relationship
• Reading the horse’s feedback
• Fostering spiritual connection
• Empowering horses
• Experiencing the horse as teacher and guide
• Creating moments of connection

Intuitive Insight

• Learning to reawaken your intuition
• Exploring and listening to ‘gut’ feelings
• Understanding the dynamics of energy
• Increasing self-awareness
• Understanding and holding intention

Spiritual Connection

• Deepening the horse/human connection
• Honouring the spirit and voice of the horse
• Fostering spiritual connection with the horses
• Expanding consciousness through Shamanic tools
• Awakening a deeper sense of personal purpose

Personal Growth

• Expanded self confidence
• Heart based leadership
• Authentic expression and self-realization
• Acquire emotional agility
• Increased observational abilities
• Deeper listening skills

Facilitation Skills

• Create and hold a safe container for learning, sharing, and healing
• Learn effective facilitation skills for all equine interactions
• Refine your feedback skills
• Work with group dynamics
• Facilitate private sessions
• Run a FEEL workshop
• Understand ethical practices
• Differentiate between EFL (Equine Facilitated Learning) and EFP (Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy)
• Understand diverse learning styles
• Enhance experiences with expressive art activities

Horse Based Activities

• Learning theories and practices relevant to FEEL
• Honing communication skills to create an effective session
• Developing individual skills and competency
• Co-creating the dance between the horse, client and facilitator
• Knowing when to choose what exercise
• Designing program curriculums

Business Development

• Marketing know-how specific to FEEL
• Entrepreneurial guidance
• Designing a business plan just right for you
• Embodying your vision
• Program design and implementation

Wendy Golding is co-founder of Horse Spirit Connections, an Epona Instructor, Shamanic Practitioner/Coach and past owner of an International Marketing Agency.

Andre Leclipteux is co-founder of Horse Spirit Connections, an Epona trained Co-Facilitator, Shamanic Practitioner/Coach and past owner of a International Marketing Agency.

Janis Mirynech is a director of Horse Spirit Connections and sits on the Horse Spirit Connections Advisory Board. Along with her extensive marketing experience she is one of our first graduates of the FEEL Certification program. She is a FEEL Trainer and Advanced FEEL Practitioner.

Victoria Poe, B.Ed., MSW is EAGALA certified, career counselor, former therapeutic riding instructor, and an accomplished Educator and Business consultant. She sits on the Horse Spirit Connections Advisory Board, FEEL Trainer and Advanced FEEL Practitioner.

Wilma de Zeeuw, M.A. RP is a Registered Psychotherapist, Life Coach, and certified FEEL Practitioner.

Kathleen Barry Ingram, MA, is a Tucson-based Life Coach and Counselor, and Co-founder of the Epona Apprenticeship Program with Linda Kohanov.