Equine Facilitated Learning
Say hello to a new adventure!
MSC Equine Connection
We are committed to discover your potential within the relationship you have with yourself all while interacting with horses.
Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL)
is a program that focuses on the benefits of connecting and relating to horses for personal growth.
If you are searching
for a new and authentic opportunity to dig deep within your life and surroundings, then an equine facilitated session is for you.
Your daily dose
Life is better with horses!
THIS EXPERIENCE IS UNIQUE....
It's not about “riding” a horse, it is about connecting with your co-facilitator (the horse) in their natural habitat. The session will be held in an outdoor rustic country setting. We will be facilitated by one horse or observing the herd.
Horses are highly aware and responsive to our emotions. They challenge us to stay in the present moment and to be true to our feelings when relating to our own lives. They are hyper-vigilant, sentient animals that open up our sensations relating to our body, mind and spirit. By allowing us to enter into their space they graciously offer an authentic learning experience that will never be forgotten.
The horses will accompany you in this process of discovery towards
- Strengthening your confidence, communication, creativity, patience, trust, or social skills
- Achieving transformations in your everyday life
- Focusing on your goals, career changes
- Attaining self growth
- Developing a stronger understanding to your emotions and body language
- Managing daily stress and anxiety
- Crafting better problem-solving skills
- Discovering techniques in functioning in a team, leadership and negotiation skills
- Visualizing and respecting personal space
- Unveiling confidence & growth in a group setting
...........as well as continuously understanding and learning about yourself.
Sessions will be in English
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Do you want to talk it through?
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you to discuss the benefits of EFL.
MEET your CO-FACILITATORS!
Blue
24 year old Quarter Horse
Bill
22 year old Belgian Draft
Moonie
16 year old Thoroughbred
Tia
22 year old Appendix Grulla
Quarter Horse Thoroughbred
About the facilitator
A few years ago, I arranged to bring a friend to the stable. Knowing she had a few challenges in her life, I wanted to offer the experience of being around horses as a positive one. When we neared the stable, she became very excited. I was genuinely curious about how the horses would react to her energy and how she would react to theirs. As we walked closer to the paddock she became even more excited and a bit anxious. Upon seeing her, the herd locked eyes on her but showed signs of apprehension, and as animals of flight they all ran the opposite way. My friend became visibly upset and said, “they don’t like me”. But as she turned around one mare started to approach her. Without hesitation, she calmly walked toward the mare. I observed a profound change in her demeanor and observed how she began to mimic the mares’ calm presence. If this event had occurred now, as an equine facilitator, my role would be in assisting her to reflect on how the mares’ presence had altered her energy.
This experience and those of my own led me to enroll in the HERD Institute, and I am proud to say that I am a graduate. I am now certified to share the magic of horses with those who want to connect on a unique and creative way. I am determined to continue learning with the HERD Institute and I have also enrolled at the University of Guelph Equine program to better my knowledge of our equine friends. My name is Maggie Costa and I am a TRUE believer in the authentic and fascinating power that horses have on humans.
Now for the fun stuff…. I am honoured to say that a 23-year-old Quarter Horse named Blue has accepted me to be a part of his life. Blue lives with 3 other horses off the island of Montreal called St Lazare. His bestie is a 22-year-old Draft. Blue has taught me so much, but most of all he taught me to never give up. This lesson has brought me to where I am today.
So, join me, Blue and the rest of the herd, on a journey that you will never forget.
Maggie
Equine Facilitated Learning Practitioner
TESTIMONIAL:
Maggie, Your equine passion will help so many people! Today just made my day and allowed me to be just be in the present moment and I really appreciate it!
Client - March 2023
Made for You
MSC Equine Connection sessions are made to fit your lifestyle
Includes one group session
1 hour/consecutive week(end)
Date & time to be determined
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Photos courtesy of Howard Blaukopf, Tara Cook & Maggie Costa