Horse‑led Ceremony: An Eight‑Week Women’s Medicine Circle in the Jarrah Forest

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Horse‑led Ceremony: An Eight‑Week Women’s Medicine Circle in the Jarrah Forest

An intimate, 8‑week program at Jarrahdale Equestrian where women work with a guided herd of horses to build presence, connection, and personal insight — this guide explains what to expect, what to bring, and the operator’s safety policies.

Horse‑led Ceremony: An Eight‑Week Women’s Medicine Circle in the Jarrah Forest.

Duration
8 Weeks - 4 hour sessions
Location
Jarrahdale
Operator
Jarrahdale Equestrian Centre
Category
Horse
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

The Women’s Medicine Circle is an intimate eight‑week journey set at Jarrahdale Equestrian where women reconnect through the wisdom of horses, the grounding presence of nature and the support of a small, like‑hearted circle; the program emphasises reflection, connection and transformation rather than riding technique.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE HERD

Horses as Mirrors

Working with a carefully guided herd, participants encounter the horses’ capacity to reflect emotion, energy and authenticity, creating opportunities for insight, courage and presence.

THE PROCESS

Eight Weeks of Deepening

The program unfolds across an eight‑week sequence of themed sessions that move from integrating into the herd toward claiming personal direction and ‘riding home to self’.

THE OUTCOME

Presence, Confidence and Connection

Across the circle participants are invited to build confidence, face fears, and experience connection, laughter and outdoor, horse‑guided work rather than a focus purely on riding skills.

What the day feels like

What the eight‑week circle feels like

Over weekly four‑hour sessions the group gathers with the herd to practice presence, to observe herd dynamics and to let horses act as energetic mirrors; the format privileges guided equine interactions and circle sharing, leading participants from initial integration with the herd toward personal clarity and direction.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this program suits — and who it excludes.

1
Pregnant peopleNot suitable — horse riding is considered high risk and pregnant participants will not be permitted to ride (no exceptions, no refunds).
2
Helmet‑averse ridersNot suitable — wearing a helmet is compulsory; participants who refuse to wear one will not be permitted to ride (no exceptions, no refunds).
3
Visitors with animalsNot suitable — no dogs or outside animals are permitted on the property at any time.
4
Participants comfortable with high‑risk equine activityGood fit — the experience involves horse work and associated risk; participants should accept the operator’s safety rules and the physical nature of working with horses.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Bring a water bottle for during and after the lesson. Dress to ride in full‑length pants (jeans or leggings), closed‑in shoes with a slight heel and a smooth sole (sneakers are suitable), and T‑shirts or long sleeves. Prepare for weather with a raincoat in winter and sun protection in summer.

Clothing Policy

If you arrive in incorrect attire you will not be permitted to ride and the ride will be cancelled without refund; helmets are compulsory.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the program and how often do sessions meet?

The core offering described is an eight‑week course made up of weekly sessions of four hours each.

Where do sessions meet?

Sessions meet at Jarrahdale Equestrian (the program’s meeting location).

What are the payment options and costs?

You may pay in full or by instalments: full payment is $2,000; pay in two instalments ($2,200 total) with the second payment processed on 29/5/26; or pay in four instalments ($2,400 total) with scheduled dates for future payments.

What happens if I arrive in incorrect attire?

If wearing incorrect attire you will not be permitted to ride and your ride will be cancelled with no refund applicable.

Are helmets required?

Yes — wearing helmets is compulsory; there are no exceptions and no refunds if you do not comply.

Can I bring my dog or other animals?

No — no dogs or outside animals are permitted on the property at any time.