PLACEHOLDER CITY HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Saddle & Paddle: Horseback Presence and Paddleboard Meditation on Eagle Creek
A guided outdoor wellness retreat at Eagle Creek Regional Park that pairs a Misty River Trail Rides horseback journey with a stand-up paddleboard meditation — this guide describes the flow, setting, and what to expect.
Saddle & Paddle: Horseback Presence and Paddleboard Meditation on Eagle Creek.
Saddle & Paddle is a guided outdoor wellness retreat that joins the steady wisdom of the horse with the calming presence of water at Eagle Creek Regional Park in Saskatchewan, run in partnership with Misty River Trail Rides. Over a thoughtfully paced program of movement and meditation, participants move through grounding practices, a hike and qigong, a guided horseback ride, and a stand-up paddleboard tour designed to foster self-connection and reflection.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Presence Through the Horse
A guided horseback ride with Misty River Trail Rides anchors the retreat; working with the horse is presented as a way to practice presence and trust, allowing participants to slow down and return to what matters.
Stand-Up Paddleboard Meditation
The water portion is a stand-up paddleboard tour on Eagle Creek that emphasizes flow and stillness — a counterpoint to the steadiness of the horse and a core element of the retreat's restorative arc.
Grounding, Qigong and a Hike
Before and between mounted and on-water elements, guided grounding meditations, a hike and qigong practice frame the day, creating a sequence of movement, breath, and reflection.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The retreat unfolds as a gentle arc: participants gather on the shore, move through grounding and gentle movement practices, step into the saddle for a guided ride, then translate that cultivated presence onto the water in a paddleboard meditation. The combination of land and water elements — and the partnership with the horse — is intended to create space for breathing, trusting intuition, and quiet reflection.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this retreat suits — and the participation limits to keep in mind.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Come with a curious heart; the retreat combines movement, horseback time and paddleboarding and encourages comfortable, weather-appropriate outdoor clothing.
The program is structured as a multi-hour outdoor retreat with movement and seated moments integrated throughout.
Participants convene at the shoreline to begin the guided sequence of practices and movement.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Saddle & Paddle retreat?
The retreat is organized as a multi-hour guided wellness experience (the program duration is described in operator materials).
Where do participants meet?
The meeting point for the retreat is on the shore at Sunset Beach on Lake Diefenbaker in Saskatchewan.
What activities are included?
The retreat includes grounding meditation, a hike, qigong, a guided horseback ride with Misty River Trail Rides, and a stand-up paddleboard tour on Eagle Creek.
Is there an age minimum?
Yes — participants must be age 12 or older.
How large are the groups?
Groups are intentionally small; the offering is limited to a maximum of five participants.
Who operates Saddle & Paddle?
The retreat is offered by Back2Nature Wellness and Adventures in partnership with Misty River Trail Rides at Eagle Creek Regional Park.