Learning from Horses: A One-Day Wellness Workshop with Horses
At The Stables at Sleeping Giant | May 23rd, 2026 - Starting at 1:00 p.m.
For Riders of Any Skill Level
Spend a full day with horses learning how to care for them, connect with them, and ride with confidence. Guided by Apryl Nicole, this hands-on experience is welcoming to all levels and grounded in kindness, patience, and respect. We wrap up the day with wine and cheese at sunset.
Included In This Experience:
- Meeting & grooming your horse
- Connecting with your horse & building trust
- Prepping your horse
- Guided jungle ride
- Cool down & reflect
- Wine & cheese at sunset
Price:
- $90 USD per person (tax inclusive)
- Other conditions may apply
Itinerary:
| Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | Meeting & grooming your horse | Introduction to the space, horses, and safety guidelines. Overview of horse behavior, boundaries, and consent-based handling. |
| 1:15 PM | Connecting with Your Horse & Building Trust | Guided relational touch practices, nervous system attunement, and presence work with the horses. |
| 2:15 PM | Pre-Ride Care and Grooming | Grooming techniques, hoof picking, and reading body language. Hands-on introduction to how preparation builds trust. |
| 2:45 PM | Tacking and Dressing the Horse | Identifying and fitting tack with care and patience. Observing the horse’s response throughout. |
| 3:00 PM | Guided Jungle Ride | An intentionally paced horseback ride through the Belizean jungle. Focus on breath, balance, and presence with your horse. |
| 4:00 PM | Post-Ride Care | Untacking, cool-down, post-ride grooming, hoof checking, feeding, and hydration. Reflection on care as continued relationship. |
| 4:45 PM | Closing and Integration | Closing reflections followed by Wine & Cheese at Sunset. |
What To Wear:
We recommend wearing stretch pants and closed-toe shoes with a slight heel for a comfortable ride. Riding helmets are available upon request to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
About Apryl Nicole
As a certified equestrian therapist, trauma-informed practitioner, and energy worker, I specialize in integrating horsemanship with somatic practices and nervous system regulation techniques. My approach invites participants to experience horses not only as majestic animals, but as intuitive partners in emotional awareness, release, and meaningful transformation.
Learn more at https://www.aprylnicole.com/