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CREATE + HEAL WITH HORSES

An Equine + Art Experience in Santa Barbara

(no artistic experience needed)

Sunday, September 20th @ 1-4pm

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Nurture Creativity and Regulate your Nervous System through Neurographic Art and Intimate Connection with Horses.

Spend the afternoon surrounded by the beauty of nature and horses, as you create your own Neurographic Horse Art (template provided).

 

Neurographic Art is a simple, meditative drawing practice that helps quiet mental chatter, reduce stress, and encourage new ways of thinking.

Melissa will lead you through a simple guided, process to support you in creating your very own art piece to take home with you. 

 

There is no artistic experience required—only a willingness to put pen to paper and let your hand lead the way.

From there, you'll step into a sacred circle with the other women for a guided equine-assisted coaching experience to support deep, nervous system calibration and healing. 

Horses respond honestly to our energy rather than our words, helping us notice what we're feeling beneath the surface.

 

Together, these experiences create space to release stress, reconnect with yourself, gain fresh perspective, and leave feeling more grounded, centered, and renewed. 

Whether you're navigating change, feeling overwhelmed, or simply craving a meaningful space to pause, this workshop offers an opportunity to breathe, create, and reconnect with yourself in a deeply restorative way.

 

Date: Sunday, September 20th @ 1pm - 4pm
Location: Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center (address given upon registration)
Cost: $195 (includes art supplies, guided art lesson, healing time with the horses and equine assisted coaching with Melissa)

 

No horse experience necessary.

All interactions are on the ground — focused on connection, not riding. 

To save your spot, click button then choose
date, September 20th to book this workshop.

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During this creative + restorative experience, you will 

  • Engage in a guided, heart-centered experience to nurture your creative spirit and experience intimate connection with horses.

  • Reconnect with your body’s natural rhythms through neurographic art, the presence of equines and a quiet space to create without pressure.

  • Feel supported in a small, compassionate group setting where you can safely share and be witnessed.

  • Experience moments of peace, clarity, and presence in nature’s embrace.

  • Step outside of the day-to-day norms and create space for new insights to arise while your nervous system recalibrates.

  • Walk away feeling supported, peaceful and connected to your heart with a beautiful piece of self-created art.

Join us for a day of horses, art and nervous system healing. 

Let the horses walk beside you as you gently rediscover your innate creative spirit and reconnect to your souls deepest truth.

 

Down-regulate your nervous system and connect with horses in an intimate and insightful way.

 

Create your very own art piece to take home as a reminder to cultivate peace and presence in your life. 

Date: Sunday, September 20 @ 1pm - 4pm
Location: Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center
Investment: $195

 

Space is intentionally limited for an intimate, supportive experience. All art supplies included. Click below to save your spot today! 

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Hi, I'm Melissa

Certified Equine Assisted Coach + Counselor of Spiritual Psychology

I've had a connection to horses ever since I can remember. Through my unique blend of Equine Assisted Coaching and Spiritual Psychology, I help people reconnect to their authentic truth and reclaim the lost pieces of themselves so they can heal lifelong negative patterns. This leads to more confidence, deeper connections, and a purpose-filled life. 

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Healing with the horses is like nothing else! The horses are so communicative and wanting to make connection. Melissa is an experienced and compassionate guide with insights that help give a sense of safety, security and confidence. Highly recommend!!

— Pam G., Participant

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Melissa's ability to create a safe, supportive space is incredible, and the connection we found--with ourselves and with the horses--was deeply moving. I left feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded. Highly recommend this beautiful experience.

— Stephanie E., Participant

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