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Horses and Heartbeats: Two Hours of Equine-Guided Reflection at Jester Park
A short, hands-on workshop at Jester Park Equestrian Center that uses the calming presence of horses to help adults explore emotional awareness and relationship skills.
Horses and Heartbeats: Two Hours of Equine-Guided Reflection at Jester Park.
Join a small-group workshop where horses act as intuitive partners in a guided circle of reflection. Framed as a transformative women’s circle yet open to men and women, the experience uses hands-on interaction with gentle horses to deepen emotional awareness, practice relationship skills, and offer a quiet setting for healing and connection.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Guided Circle for Reflection and Connection
This is a structured, group-centered workshop that invites participants into exercises of connection and self-discovery, using horses as nonverbal mirrors to deepen emotional awareness and relational skill.
Hands-On Interaction, Gentle Guidance
Participants engage directly with calm, insightful horses through guided activities that emphasize presence and intuitive listening rather than riding or performance.
A Quiet Barn Environment at Jester Park
The workshop takes place in a barn setting at Jester Park Equestrian Center, a calming backdrop that supports reflection and emotional work.
What the day feels like
What the Two Hours Feel Like
Over a focused two-hour session participants move through an orientation into hands-on interactions with horses, guided exercises that surface emotions and relational patterns, and a closing circle for reflection. The pace is attentive and intimate—less about instruction and more about using the horse’s presence to reveal and practice new ways of relating.
THE WORKSHOP
A Guided Circle for Reflection and Connection
This is a structured, group-centered workshop that invites participants into exercises of connection and self-discovery, using horses as nonverbal mirrors to deepen emotional awareness and relational skill.
THE HORSES
Hands-On Interaction, Gentle Guidance
Participants engage directly with calm, insightful horses through guided activities that emphasize presence and intuitive listening rather than riding or performance.
THE SETTING
A Quiet Barn Environment at Jester Park
The workshop takes place in a barn setting at Jester Park Equestrian Center, a calming backdrop that supports reflection and emotional work.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop is designed for and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for two hours.
Meet at 11171 NW 103rd Court, Granger, IA 50109 at the Jester Park Equestrian Center.
Wear barn attire: jeans or long pants, closed-toed shoes, and a top you don’t mind getting dirty. The barn is not heated or cooled—dress for the weather.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who can attend this workshop?
Registration is open to men and women aged 21 and over.
How long is the Horses and Heartbeats session?
Each session runs for two hours.
Where do participants meet?
Participants meet at 11171 NW 103rd Court, Granger, IA 50109, at the Jester Park Equestrian Center.
What should I wear or bring?
Wear barn-appropriate clothing—jeans or long pants and closed-toed shoes—and a top you’re okay with getting dirty. The barn is not heated or cooled, so dress for the weather.
How much does the workshop cost?
The published session rate is $40.