Fresh Start I -
Facing Fear
September 6-8, 2024
Participant spaces are full! Please check back later to join our waitlist
Confidence and connection for both horse and rider.
Strengthen mental skills and capacity to regulate emotion.
Disrupt negative patterns.
Create lasting change.
This is a rare opportunity to participate in a small group with the full attention of Justin Haefner and Dr. Paul Haefner focused entirely on tackling fear and anxiety in you and your horse!
The powerful combination of our knowledge and experience with humans and horses will give you exactly what you need to move forward in tackling your anxieties and fears. You will learn about the underlying nature of fear and anxiety as well as practical strategies for managing these strong emotions in you and your horse. We will be focusing on teaching you how to apply these strategies with your horse to address your unique challenges.
**We have LIMITED the number of Participants to ONLY 6 to ensure you and your horse get the 1 on 1 instruction you deserve**
Event Details
Hosted by Sycamore Seed Farm
303 Willingham Rd
Charlestown, WV 25414
Stabling and lunch included all three days
Entire weekend rate: $1,000
Auditor rate: $50/day-$125/weekend with preregistration
Schedule
Day 1
8:30 am Introductions
9 am-12 pm: Lecture: The Anatomy of Fear: Understanding the Nature of Anxiety in Humans and Horses
Group Session: Increasing Awareness of Anxiety in Yourself and Your Horse
12 pm-1 pm: Lunch
1 pm-5 pm: Semi-private lessons
Day 2
9 am-12 pm:Lecture: Effective Strategies for Combating Fear and Regulating Strong Emotion
Group Session: Fundamental Safety with Horses on the Ground
12 pm-1 pm: Lunch
1 pm-5 pm: Semi-private lessons
Day 3
9 am-12 pm:Lecture: Creating and Nurturing Psychological Safety
Group Session: Fundamental Safety with Horses Under Saddle
12 pm-1 pm: Lunch
1 pm-3 pm: Semi-private lessons
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Participant spaces are full! Please check back later to join our waitlist!