Equine-facilitated learning experiences that support emotional growth, confidence, communication, and resilience.
Equine-facilitated sessions offer intentional, guided interactions with horses that help people build emotional awareness, confidence, and connection skills that extend beyond the farm.
Each session is designed to feel calm, supportive, and grounded in safety.
Activities may be simple — observing, walking with the horses, grooming, or quiet reflection — but they often reveal meaningful insights. You don’t need to explain your story to the horses. They meet you exactly where you are, responding to your energy and presence in real time. We set the stage and hold the space; the horses do the rest.
Sessions begin with a conversation to understand your goals and make sure the experience feels like a good fit. We review safety guidelines and set clear expectations so everyone feels grounded and supported before going in with the horses.
Once you join the horses, interactions are guided but not forced. The activities themselves are often simple, but the insights that emerge can be powerful. Horses respond to energy, boundaries, and emotional presence in real time, offering feedback that is immediate and honest. There is no riding involved — everything is done on the ground.
Each session includes two to three rounds of equine interaction and a final wrap-up with your coach.
We close each session with reflection and integration, helping you carry what you’ve learned into daily life.
Personalized, ground-based experiences designed to support growth, healing, and connection.
Personalized, ground-based experiences designed to support growth, healing, and connection.
These sessions offer direct interaction with the horses in a calm, supportive farm setting. The overall goal is to promote well-being — whether that means building confidence, increasing emotional awareness, strengthening social skills, or gently processing past experiences in a safe space.
Sessions are facilitated with intention, but the horses are active co-facilitators in the process. Many clients find that insights emerge naturally through movement, observation, and simple, guided interactions.
Session Options
No prior horse experience is required. All sessions are ground-based and tailored to the goals of the participant.
If you’re not sure which session length is right for you, contact us or schedule a free info session. We would be happy to help you find what’s right for you.
Use the button below to schedule a free info session or a session with the horses.
A relaxed introduction to the horses and the farm.
These informal visits are a simple way to spend time around the horses without the structure of a facilitated session. Guests are welcome to meet the horses, observe them in their environment, and become familiar with the farm in a calm, low-pressure setting.
These sessions are especially helpful for people who may be curious about equine-facilitated work but would like to start with something more casual first. It can also be a nice option for families, visitors, or anyone who simply enjoys spending time around horses.
Session Options
These visits are meant to be simple, welcoming, and pressure-free.
Use the button below to schedule a free info session or to book an informal session with the horses.
Bringing connection to you.
Our miniature horses can travel to schools, organizations, and community spaces for informal visits or structured group experiences. These visits create approachable opportunities to interact with the horses in familiar environments.
Mobile minis are wonderful for:
Standard on-site visit:
Reduced or no-cost sessions may be available for community healing initiatives and partner institutions.
Experiences designed for reflection, connection, and restoration.
Retreats offer extended time to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and experience healing in community. These full-day gatherings blend equine-facilitated group sessions with holistic practices such as yoga, sound bathing, journaling, meditation, and creative reflection.
We host monthly public retreats that you can join with old friends or make new ones! Check our events calendar or subscribe to our newsletter for more information.
You can also request a customized retreat if you have a group of 4 or more people.
Details
Of course! We believe everyone can benefit from spending time with horses. You might find equine-facilitated learning particularly helpful if you or your child:
You don’t need to be certain this is the right fit. A free info session is simply a conversation to explore whether this approach feels supportive for you.
Here are some of the questions we answer most often.
No. All sessions are ground-based, and no riding is involved. You do not need prior experience with horses. We guide each interaction and ensure everyone feels comfortable and supported.
InterMission provides equine-facilitated learning and personal growth experiences. While many clients describe the work as therapeutic, it is not psychotherapy, and Kari Beth is not a licensed psychotherapist. This approach is often especially helpful for individuals who struggle to put their emotions into words or who find traditional talk-based methods challenging.
Your session will begin with a brief conversation to clarify your goals and review our safety guidelines. Then, you will engage in simple, guided activities with the horses wherever they are on the farm. These interactions often reveal meaningful insights about communication, boundaries, emotional awareness, and confidence. Sessions may have time for 2-3 guided interactions, and close with time for reflection and integration.
We believe access matters. Sliding scale options and scholarships are available. If you would like more information about scholarships and payment options, please fill out the form below.
Yes. Children aged 7 and up are successful in individual sessions. Sessions are tailored to the developmental level and comfort of each participant. Parents are welcome to observe or participate in individual sessions when appropriate. Younger children may participate in family sessions as long as a legal guardian is present.
Both options are designed to be supportive and effective, and the right choice depends on your goals and comfort level.
A 60-minute session is a great place to start for individuals who are new to this work, for children with shorter attention spans, or for those looking for a lighter introduction.
A 90-minute session allows more time to settle in, explore, and go a bit deeper. It can be especially helpful for individuals who want a more immersive experience or for family sessions.
If you’re unsure which option is right for you, we’re happy to help you decide.
Use the button below to schedule a free info session!
Still have questions? We’re happy to talk through them.