Join Our Immersive Horse–Human 5-day Retreat
If you love nature, horses and learning then this retreat is for you
The retreat is designed to create a space for real growth, confidence, and calm as we take a deep dive into the biological, psychological & social aspects of Humans and Horses.
You also get the option to bring you horse or attend without a horse so you can focus 100% on yourself.
You have probably seen many different confidence clinics and retreats advertised, so why choose this one?
Firstly it is a collaboration between 2 like minded professionals - myself (Tanja), and Linda Sawrey. We are both committed to a holistic approach to rebuilding confidence - the horse side, and the human side.
I personally have extensive experience in working with anxious horses and people, and helping to rebuild confidence in both, but this retreat is 'next level'.
Linda is not only an experienced horsewoman in her own right (she also owns Ricinda Ranch Quarter Horses), but brings her extensive experience and qualifications in the human field as a Psychotherapist and Clinical Counsellor along with 35 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
With a combination of nature, horses and supportive, highly experienced facilitators the retreat is to stretch, nurture and challenge you in ways you have never experienced before and is designed to create lasting change.
Some of what this Retreat includes;
One on one sessions with Linda to deep dive into your anxiety and confidence issues, and where they began.
Group lessons on human biology, psychology and social - understanding what is going on in your body and mind, and most importantly how to manage it. Topics covered include nervous system regulation, cognitive thinking pattern, emotional regulation, attachment styles & relationships
Group lessons on horse physiology and psychology - understanding what is going on in their body and mind and more importantly how to manage it
Horse demonstrations offering insight into body language - how to read your horse's body, and how to prevent and manage 'situations'
Horse sessions to build confidence in your horse, and in your partnership
Back to Nature walks including waterfall visits and swims (natures 'ice baths') for mental and physical wellbeing.
This is a retreat like no other and will stretch you, hold you and offer space for real change.
This retreat is held on a sprawling 400acre private property with a barn style kitchen / dining / lounge with all the cooking facilities and a fireplace. Undercover arena, outdoor round pens, huge outdoor obstacle course. Camping on site is required (sessions will start early morning and go into the evening - we have a lot to fit in!). Horse yards on site and plenty of room to camp in your horse trailer and use the kitchen etc on site for food cooking and storage requirements.
The details:
Retreat is held March 10 - 14 inclusive. We strongly recommend arrival on 9th. We have a group evening planned for the 14th, so departure is Sunday 15th
This course is to be held in the amazing Hinterland of the Gold Coast, right near the Natural Arch / Natural Bridge. Please note if you are coming from NSW please navigate Via Nerang on the Gold Coast - your GPS may offer alternative routes through kyogle or murwillumbah - these are not suitable for horse trailers!
Cost is $2200 if you bring your horse or $1850 for a non ridden place. This course is easily valued at double this price. We are offering an introductory price for 2026, the price will increase for future retreats.
Horses do need to be Hendra vaccinated to attend. This is a requirement of the property.
We are limiting this to just 8 places. If you would like us to hold you a position while you work out scheduling I can do this for a short time.
We are so thrilled to offer you this course, If you would like to receive the information package, please send us your email via private message!
Ride or stride 2026 with confidence.
Tanja & Linda
Also check out other Workshops in Natural Bridge, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Natural Bridge, Contests in Natural Bridge.
