Calendar of Events · Equine-Assisted Coaching
Peace, not Power Struggles.
Heartland Estate creates safe, experiential spaces with horses where teens, parents, youth leaders, and therapists can step out of conflict and into connection. Explore upcoming small-group sessions, family workshops, and professional trainings designed to restore calm and rebuild trust.
Gentle, grounded horses · Trauma-informed facilitators · No riding experience required
Next Featured Event
Peace, Not Power Struggles: Teen & Parent Evening
A 2-hour experiential evening to reset patterns, practice calm communication, and reconnect—alongside our horses.
Next date: Select Friday evenings · 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: Heartland Estate (15 min from town)
Upcoming Dates
Calendar of Events
Small, private-feeling groups. Outdoor arena and covered spaces. Every event is designed to help teens and the adults who care for them move from stress to steadiness.
TEENS + PARENTS
Peace, Not Power Struggles Evenings
Fridays · 6:00–8:00 PM
March 27 · April 10 · April 24
A calm, coached space for one teen and one caregiver to practice new ways of listening, setting boundaries, and repairing after conflict—alongside our horses.
Ideal for: 12–18 year-olds and their parents/guardians.
JUST FOR TEENS
Grounded & Brave Teen Circles
Saturdays · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
4-week series starting April 4
A series for teens who feel overwhelmed, shut down, or angry. With our herd, they practice nervous-system regulation, emotional language, and healthy boundaries.
Ideal for: Middle & high school youth (small groups of 4–6).
FOR PROFESSIONALS
Equine-Assisted Tools for Therapists & Youth Leaders
Quarterly half-day trainings
Next cohort: May 2 · 1:00–4:30 PM
For counselors, social workers, and youth pastors who want to integrate somatic, horse-assisted experiences into their work—ethically and safely.
Ideal for: Licensed therapists, school counselors, youth leaders, and ministry staff.
Looking for a private family intensive or custom group date?
Reach out through the form below and we’ll design something that fits your schedule.
What to Expect
Gentle structure, clear safety, deep calm.
You don’t need horse experience. You don’t have to talk about everything that’s hard. Our facilitators and herd do the heavy lifting. Your job is simply to show up as you are.
Sessions are ground-based (no riding), trauma-informed, and paced so that both teens and adults can breathe, notice, and integrate what the horses are mirroring.
1. Choose your event
Scan the calendar above and find the event that best fits your family, group, or professional needs. Each description notes who it’s for and what to expect.
2. Register or request a call
Use the form below to reserve your spots. If you’re unsure which option is right, simply select “I’m not sure” and we’ll reach out with gentle guidance—no pressure.
3. Arrive, breathe, and be with the horses
We’ll greet you in the parking area, review safety, and move at the pace of the most tender nervous system in the group. You’ll leave with language, practices, and a felt sense of peace to bring home.
Who We Serve
Support for teens, the adults who love them, and the professionals who hold them.
Parents & Caregivers
For when you’ve tried consequences, conversations, and counseling—and you’re still stuck in cycles of yelling, shutting down, or walking on eggshells.
- Learn nervous-system-aware ways to respond in the moment.
- Practice boundaries that are firm and kind.
- Build repair rituals when things go sideways.
Teens & Young Adults
For young people who feel anxious, angry, checked out, highly sensitive, or “too much.” Horses receive them exactly as they are—and give honest, embodied feedback.
- Build body-based tools for anxiety and shutdown.
- Practice saying “no” and “yes” in safe ways.
- Experience being truly seen—without being fixed.
Therapists & Youth Leaders
For the helpers who carry others’ stories. Our trainings and reflection days offer both practical tools and personal nervous-system care.
- Learn ethical, scope-aligned equine-assisted practices.
- Experience your own regulation in the herd.
- Design sessions you can bring back to your context.
Stories from the Arena
“We drove home in silence—but it was a peaceful one.”
Parents, teens, and therapists consistently tell us that the horses helped them feel and see something they couldn’t have accessed in an office or living room.
“My 15-year-old and I were in constant power struggles. During our evening at Heartland, the horse refused to move when my son was checked out—and walked right toward him when he finally said how overwhelmed he felt. We didn’t fix everything that night, but we both left with a different kind of respect.”
— Parent of a high school teen
“My client integrated more in one morning with the horses than in months of talk therapy. The metaphors were theirs, not mine—and they’re still referring back to that experience.”
— Licensed therapist
“Our youth group came out tense and scattered. We left laughing, more honest with each other, and with shared language about noticing when we’re in ‘horse brain’ vs. ‘human brain.’”
— Youth pastor
Questions
A calm place to ask all the practical things.
If you don’t see your question here, simply ask in the form below. There are no silly questions—especially when it comes to safety and teens.
Is it safe if my teen has never been around horses?
Yes. All of our work is done on the ground—no riding—and every session begins with clear safety guidelines. We work in small groups with seasoned horses and trained facilitators, and we adjust activities based on each teen’s comfort level. No one is ever pushed to do something they’re not ready for.
Do we have to talk about our whole story in front of other people?
No. The horses respond to your body language and nervous system—not your words. While there is space for optional sharing and reflection, you and your teen are never required to disclose details you don’t want to share. Many families appreciate that the focus is on what’s happening in the moment, not retelling everything that’s happened at home.
What if my teen doesn’t want to come?
That’s very normal. You can let them know that there is no pressure to talk, perform, or be fixed. They can simply be with the horses, notice what they feel, and opt in or out of activities. Some parents attend a first evening alone to experience it themselves, which often helps their teen say yes to a later date.
What should we wear and bring?
Please dress for the weather in clothes you can move in and don’t mind getting a bit dusty. Closed-toe shoes (like boots or sturdy sneakers) are required around the horses. Bring a water bottle and any seasonal layers (hat, gloves, sun protection). We’ll provide all horse-related equipment.
Is this therapy? Do you bill insurance?
Our events are experiential coaching and educational groups, not psychotherapy, and are not billed to insurance. Licensed therapists are part of our facilitator team, and we’re happy to collaborate with your existing providers. Professional trainings are designed for therapists and leaders to integrate equine-assisted tools into their own scope of practice.
Reserve Your Spot
Ready to trade power struggles for peace?
Use this form to register for a specific date, join a waitlist, or simply ask a question. We’ll respond within 1–2 business days with next steps, pricing details, and any forms you’ll need.
- No obligation—asking questions is welcome.
- Scholarship and sliding-scale spots available.
- We’ll help you choose the right event if you’re unsure.
Quick Registration Form
Tell us who you are, who you’re coming with, and which event or dates you’re interested in.
We respect your teen’s privacy and your time. Your information will only be used to coordinate events at Heartland Estate.
Heartland Estate · Equine-Assisted Coaching & Training
A quiet farm just outside town, dedicated to helping teens and the adults who care for them move from reactivity to relationship—one grounded step at a time.
Location: Heartland Estate (exact address shared upon registration)
Approximate drive: 15 minutes from downtown
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