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Three Weeks of Presence: Learning Mindfulness with Gentle Horses outside West Linn
A short, three-day course (three hours per day) at Liberty Reins that uses hands-on work with horses to practice staying present and improving relationships in a calm, judgment-free setting.
Three Weeks of Presence: Learning Mindfulness with Gentle Horses outside West Linn.
At Liberty Reins in West Linn, a guided three-week mindfulness group uses the steady presence of gentle horses to make the abstract practice of ‘being present’ concrete: participants work with the animals in real time to notice, adjust, and ground themselves without judgment.
Highlights
Program Highlights
Gentle horses create a judgment-free practice space
The program centers on interacting with gentle horses to cultivate presence; working with the animals encourages mindful awareness in a calming, nonjudgmental environment.
A three-week progression: notice, adjust, ground
Sessions follow a structured sequence—Week 1 focuses on what mindfulness is and staying out of the thinking brain; Week 2 is about observing without judgment and asking or giving what is needed; Week 3 concentrates on grounding and relaxation techniques.
Follow-up practice to keep the work alive
After the three-week cycle there is an invitation to continue practice: participants may schedule additional practice sessions by contacting Liberty Reins to book time.
What the day feels like
What the three-week group feels like
Each day is a focused practice: you spend three hours working alongside horses and a facilitator to notice how your attention wanders, to practice refocusing on the present, and to learn grounding cues that translate to daily life and relationships.
THE COMPANIONS
Gentle horses create a judgment-free practice space
The program centers on interacting with gentle horses to cultivate presence; working with the animals encourages mindful awareness in a calming, nonjudgmental environment.
THE CURRICULUM
A three-week progression: notice, adjust, ground
Sessions follow a structured sequence—Week 1 focuses on what mindfulness is and staying out of the thinking brain; Week 2 is about observing without judgment and asking or giving what is needed; Week 3 concentrates on grounding and relaxation techniques.
THE NEXT STEP
Follow-up practice to keep the work alive
After the three-week cycle there is an invitation to continue practice: participants may schedule additional practice sessions by contacting Liberty Reins to book time.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short program is best suited for — and who should check before enrolling.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs three hours per day over three days.
Meet at Liberty Reins — 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, OR 97068.
No specific gear list is provided in the description; contact Liberty Reins for any site-specific recommendations or requirements.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each session and how many days does the program run?
Each session is three hours per day and the course is delivered over three days.
Where do sessions meet?
Sessions meet at Liberty Reins, 29700 SW Mountain Rd., West Linn, OR 97068.
Do I work with horses during the program?
Yes — the curriculum uses gentle horses so participants can practice mindfulness in real time in a judgment-free setting.
What topics does each week cover?
Week 1 covers what mindfulness is and being rather than thinking; Week 2 emphasizes observing without judgment and giving or asking for what is needed; Week 3 concentrates on grounding and relaxation. Follow-up practice sessions can be scheduled with Liberty Reins.
Can I schedule additional practice after the three weeks?
Yes — if you'd like to continue practicing, contact Liberty Reins to book follow-up practice sessions.