Equine Pathfinders - Horse Inspired Learning Programmes For All

Our Mission: To make Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Opportunities accessible to everyone. Who should attend? Costs: Individual session at $250/hr.

All donations to support our work gratefully received:
Equine Pathfinders Foundation
Kiwibank
38-9017-0129290-00 PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE

Take the Reins
Learning objectives
Understand and maintain good personal boundaries, through increased resilience and re-established self- esteem. Participants will gain personal empowerment through creating the experience of safe space as well as respectful and me

aningful relationship with horses. Group participation adds the opportunity to practice and experience mutual support and recognition. Ideal for those referred by or participating in domestic violence counselling, and those who have witnessed or directly suffered abuse, or anyone wanting to transform their life through empowerment experiences. Group sessions at $75/hr per participant with a minimum of 6. Happy Horses - Happy Kids
Learning Objectives
Build personal confidence and social competence while learning and applying key knowledge of natural horsemanship. Participants will acquire experience in natural horsemanship skills to safely and effectively partner with horses, first on-the-ground, then in the saddle. Know-how includes learning basic and important knots and ties; riding and non-riding arena activities; lake-swimming with horses; and a guided beach ride. Social skills are acquired through these and specific experiential Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) activities and other whole-group experiences. Children and youth ages 6-17. Costs: $600 / 5 days including ponies, accommodation and food. Horsepower
Learning Objectives
Create and define a positive sense of self, practice positive behaviours, and contribute to a larger group. Participants will learn to feel connected to others through practicing caring and appropriate behaviours, building self-respect while respecting others. Along with horses and facilitators participants will create natural horsemanship activities and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) where work in the round pen and arena are emphasised. Youth at-risk groups and referrals. Works as prevention, intervention, or diversion. Running with the Herd
Learning Objectives
Improve self-control, appropriate self-expression, social interaction, and decision-making. Participants learn to practice mindfulness, build self-awareness regarding choices, and contribute to healthy alternatives for themselves, their group, and society. Emphasizes interactions with individual horses, smaller bands of horses, and the entire herd. Focuses on finding a personal place of self-worth in the herd that relates to life outside the arena. Young offender programs and referrals, or any prevention, intervention, or diversion program. Functional Families - The Way Home
Learning Objectives
Establishes and strengthens parenting skills and respect for the roles of each member of the family, included blended families. Brings value and recognition to each member of the family. Highlights the role parents and other carers, children, and additional family members play in creating beneficial dynamics for the system. Horses know The Way Home. They will teach participants their role in the family, its importance, and how to respect, trust, and work together to build stronger bonds as the family finds its way home. Any family in transition, new or dysfunctional blended families. Parents, single parents, carers, and family groups, including those referred by courts and organizations. Costs: Individual sessions at $250/hr. Partner sessions at $325/hr. Family sessions at $400/hr. Group sessions at $75/hr per participant with a minimum of 6 (e.g. parenting partners/single parents group focusing on parenting skills). A Stallion’s Gift
Learning Objectives
To find new and appropriate attitudes and choices, managing emotions and behaviors in relation to self-expression, especially anger management. Participants will learn and experience the gift of strength through gentleness, relationship through respect, and creating positive change with harmony from the wisdom of this herd of horses. Attention is given to members working with combinations of male and female horses of all age groups individually and in groups. This program changes men on the inside so that they can change on the outside. It is also designed to work in retreat format focusing on personal growth and the building of a mutual support network. Men, especially those in or moving into relationship. Recommended for men learning to deal with anger issues and problematic behaviour in current or past relationships. Designed to run as a referred offending partners group. Retreat costings To be discussed. Horse Whispers Woman’s Retreat
Learning Objectives
Experience respite and practices of respite that nurture and restore self, reduce stress, and improve coping skills

Participants will experience and learn how to integrate nature, horses, art, movement, and meditation into their daily lives. Time is spent with the horses, in the group circle, and in individual self-reflection. Horses do whisper. Participants will learn to listen, wait, and then whisper back to them. This is a woman’s retreat, waking and reawakening with the horses, walking with their wisdom for renewal and recovery. Women of any age, family carers, and professional helpers such as social workers, therapists, medical professionals, or first responders. Highly adaptable for individual survivors and survivor groups. Stable Relationships
Learning Objectives
Build attitudes and behaviours that promote mutual respect, healthy boundaries, and well-being in relationship

Participants will engage in activities with horses and each other that teach how relationship is key for horses and a priority in their culture. Horses live as healthy individuals with mutual respect, fair expectations of each other, and loyalty to the herd. Activities are tailored to guide participants in what they learn with the horses to practicing with each other. This is a mix of horse sense and horse play. This is a prevention program to support couples, preserve family unity, and assist in family reunification. Open to all participants including referrals from child and family support organisations. A New Freedom - Greener Pastures
Learning Objectives
Experience and internalise aspects of sober wellness, the reasons to maintain it, and the ways to practice it. Participants will experience aspects of “The Promises” through interactions in nature and with the horses. There is nothing quite like seeing a herd of horses galloping across a green, newly opened paddock. As much as being with running horses is an adventure, so sobriety is an adventure as well. This program is highly adaptable to a Twelve Step framework and is offered by experienced staff. Recovering alcoholics and other addicts. Prevention, intervention, and aftercare referrals, and self-referrals. Adaptable for recovery families with newly sober family members. Horse Dreams and Herd Wisdom
Learning Objectives
Building cultural awareness, experiencing and respecting diversity, and strengthening team culture. Participants will experience foundational aspects of cultural competence vital for successful and culturally sensitive interactions with clients and relations among staff members. The horse herd is a culture with its own roles, ways, and history. Its culture gives it a place in the world and helps it thrive. Herd observation and activities with the horses give participants a working understanding as well as an alive and enjoyable practice setting to take outside the arena. Organisations, leaders, and teams. Highly adaptable to youth and adult groups interested in building cultural awareness and self-respect as a cultural value. Connectivity of Programs
Some individuals, groups, and families may benefit from connecting programs. For example, a participant in Horsepower or The Stallion’s Gift Programs may then be more effective as a participant in Functional Families-The Way Home. A graduate of A New Freedom, the sobriety program, may be more willing and able to participate in Stable Relationships or The Way Home as well. So programs may be paired to enhance and maintain their positive impact for certain individuals and families. Custom Programs
All of the above programs can be adapted to meet the needs of specific populations or individual participants. Further, there are equine assisted learning (EAL) curricula known to our staff that are already available and in use internationally.

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Dune Lakes Retreat & Horse Inspired Learning Centre
Published by Rosemary Wyndham-Jones

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💜 ANNOUNCEMENT - POSTPONED until MARCH 14-16 2025 💜
Dear Wild Wise Women Community. We have important updates to share regarding our upcoming event.

Elisabeth has received guidance from Spirit concerning our Labour Day weekend gathering. I regret to inform you that the Wild Wise Women retreat scheduled for October 25-27 will not be taking place. Spirit guidance has indicated that this is not the right timing, as reflected by the recent decline in enrolments after an initial wave of enthusiasm. Many are feeling overwhelmed, and Elisabeth acknowledges her own need for strength during this time. She extends deep gratitude to yours truly for the love and effort that has been poured into our community.

We are excited to share that Spirit wishes to co-create with us during the new year, aligning with the full moon energy of March 14-16, 2025. We will keep you updated as we receive more clarity on the retreat's new form and details.

Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to joyfully co-creating in a state of radiant well-being next year.
With love and light,

Rosemary
Wild Wise Women Team 💛

06/10/2024

25-27 OCTOBER
We are calling the Grandmothers,
Mothers, Sisters, Aunts, Daughters
The wild women
The crones
The seers and midwives
The mountain and desert women
The soul summoners
The water carriers
The tenders and feelers of Earth
The ocean women who are rising the tide
The fire women who are ready to roar
The girls who already breathe consciously with the trees
and the Elders who choose to sing the song that ends the desecration of our world -
We are calling you to to rise together now -
You are invited - to unite and awaken
to who and what you really are,
on behalf of the forests, on behalf of the trees,
on behalf of Life.
~Clare Dubois~

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WILD, WISE WOMEN - EMBRACE NATURE & SELF RETREAT | Humanitix

13/09/2024

FINAL CALL ........
Join me Rosemary and Elisabeth to celebrate the Spring Equinox on the weekend September 20th to 22nd at Dune Lakes Retreat & Horse Inspired Learning Centre, on the NW Coast of Auckland, in the lovely environs of the South Kaipara Peninsula, just 20 mins from Helensville.

This retreat is a sacred opportunity for us to reconnect with our true, joyous selves and embrace the divine bond we share with nature and each other. The weekend is filling up, and I truly don’t want you to miss out on this transformative experience.
Together, we will immerse ourselves in the beauty of our collective spirit, celebrate our interconnectedness, and co-create a new era of divine harmony. It will be a profound journey of unity, joy, and spiritual awakening.

I sincerely hope you can join us for this special weekend. Your presence would mean so much, and I believe it will be an experience of deep connection and renewal for us all.
With love and blessings.

Rosemary, Elisabeth and the herd ❤

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07/09/2024

🐴 Dune Lakes Retreat & Horse Inspired Learning Centre 🐴 located just an hour from Auckland CBD on the NW coast nestling between Muriwai Beach and the Kaipara Harbour and only a short drive to the hot pools at Palm Springs Parakai. Our retreat offers a tranquil sanctuary to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, providing a peaceful haven for rest and rejuvenation. Immerse yourself in a calm, supportive environment dedicated to personal growth and learning. We embrace the wisdom and magic of horse culture, offering wellness and education programs that integrate these insights into a holistic experience. Discover a place where you can unwind, connect with nature, and explore transformative learning through our unique horse-inspired approach.

You are welcome to take a look at our latest offerings.
In love and light,
Rosemary

Dune Lakes Chronicles - September '24 🌿 🌿

06/09/2024

Join me, Rosemary Wyndham-Jones, and Elisabeth von Madarasz for a transformative retreat honouring the Spring/Vernal Equinox and the onset of new cycles in life and nature while reclaiming our wild and wise feminine essence. Come immerse yourself in our grandmother energy, where our 150 combined years of life and wisdom converge. Experience first-hand our harmonious connection with life, horses, circle, and Spirit as we collectively weave a profound template and group experience, of how it IS to co-create joyfully in the new Earth. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ip8YNhaayGqEyzP2/

Exciting Announcement! 🌟

We are thrilled to unveil a transformative journey toward co-creating the new golden age of the Divine Mother! 🌺✨

In order to do this it is essential to reclaim and embody our full inner feminine, whether we are male or female. When we heal our inner feminine and masculine we come into harmony. With the sacred marriage of our inner masculine and feminine, our right and left come into balance.

Our reclaiming of the Divine Mother requires this full embodiment within a significant mass of humanity as is now occurring.
It is a process of profound remembering of the wisdoms of our many lifetimes as priestesses and wise women.

Only then can we co-create the New Earth with our sacred brothers. Come and joyously reactivate, remember and embody your Divine Feminine Beingness, dancing in profound reconnection with Mother Gaia, Great Mother Creatrix, who is All, in All, in the never-ending, joyous flow of life unfolding.

There is an enthusiastic response to the coming Wild, Wise Women - Embrace Nature and Self Retreat on September 20-22, 2024. If you feel drawn to secure your place, just click on this link to enrol.

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Equine Circle Workshop - Sunday 15 September - 10am-5pm | Humanitix

03/09/2024

🐴 🌟 Exciting Workshop Announcement! 🌟🐴

Join us for our popular Equine Circle Workshop, where we delve into the subtleties of horse language and herd behaviour through non-ridden experiences.

This immersive workshop will focus on building confidence, understanding boundaries, and developing essential life skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Discover how to create meaningful connections with a herd of horses without riding, and learn how their natural behaviours can teach you valuable lessons about relationships and self-growth.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your personal and professional life through the wisdom of the equine world. 🐴✨

Reserve your spot today and embark on a transformative journey of growth and connection!

Equine Circle Workshop - Sunday 15 September - 10am-5pm | Humanitix Explore the many aspects of the Non-Ridden Human-Horse-Heart Connection

27/08/2024

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11/08/2024

Free on Friday? Join me in Taupaki from 11am - 2.30pm for a horse-less horse adventure! We’ll explore the world of equine fun without the actual horses, focusing on boundary setting, giving and receiving respect, and practicing leadership—all through imaginative horseplay. You may even be asked to become part of the herd, embracing your inner horse while we navigate these playful scenarios. It’s a unique way to experience moving energy and connecting with others, all while having a great time. Can’t wait to see you there! 🐴

28/07/2024

At Dune Lakes Retreat & Horse Inspired Learning Centre I stopped teaching riding and riding myself 6 years ago. After watching Marina Stormy May's documentary The Path Of the Horse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQUMAJCh1fA.

I am now conducting research into the cause of Kissing Spine which around 68% of horses have and the 'elephant in the room' is that it's not being stated that the cause is a horse being ridden.

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