New Beginnings Mustang Gentling Retreat

Service Description

Join us in a transformational experience for yourself and the mustangs! This retreat will focus on the basics of training theory as well as how that relates to us in our daily lives. We will spend a lot of time in nature focusing on introspective journaling and meditation as well as fun and active community building activities with the group. We'll be working with freshly wild horses to create their first impression of what life with humans will be like for them. Using positive reinforcement and awareness based training techniques, we will work towards having your horse trained in the basic behaviors such as haltering, leading, picking up the feet and loading into a trailer so you can bring her home with you. Not sure if you're ready for horse ownership? No worries, you can work with one of our adoptable horses or just observe from the sidelines. Cost including meals and camping accommodations (split into three payments) -Trainer: $2950 (choose a horse to adopt at the event and work with all week) -Assistant Trainer: $2450 (be assigned one of our adoptable horses to work with - training levels may vary) -Participant: $1950 (Audit training sessions without being assigned a horse, but participate in all other activities) Accommodations: we are offering glamping in geodomes or there are local airbnbs and hotels you can stay at if you'd prefer. Dates: June 8-14 Daily activities will include: 8am: Breakfast (yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, fruit, coffee, tea, juice) 9am: Morning meditation and yoga classes 10am: Lecture/training demo 11am: Training sessions 12pm: Lunch break (make your own sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, beverages - vegan and gluten free options available) 1pm: Training sessions 3pm: Afternoon Activity (f time allows: hiking, journaling, off road excursions) 4pm: Free time or additional help with training 6pm: Dinner (we will be coordinating with a local restaurant depending on dietary needs and preferences) 7pm: Evening Activity (creative projects, discussion groups, movies, etc)