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Pony Mindfulness Sessions

What is it?

Here at Calvert Stables, we are harnessing the power of our ponies to launch a series of mindfulness sessions. We know and have witnessed the positive influence of horses and ponies time and time again – particularly the calming effect they can have on people and how it can improve wellbeing.  It is well known that practising mindfulness is a fantastic way to relieve stress and anxiety, encourage good quality sleep and unclutter our busy minds among a whole host of other benefits. Practising mindfulness while connecting with ponies is an experience that can greatly enhance those benefits as their gentle, therapeutic presence promotes a feeling of peace and tranquillity

What’s included?

Each session will run as follows:

  • We will begin with a restful seated meditation, while the ponies interact.
  • We will then slowly walk around them, gradually making a connection by beginning to touch, stroke and groom.
  • This wonderfully relaxing experience will close with a soothing breathing meditation.
  • No previous horse experience is necessary and no horse riding is involved.
  • All ages welcome but under 18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult

 The sessions will be delivered by qualified mindfulness teacher Fedella Marsden.

Having incorporated mindfulness into her Yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong practice, in 2015 Fedella Marsden began formal training with the Mindfulness Association. She followed a three-year programme of mindfulness, compassion and insight courses and also successfully completed their teacher training programme. She is an approved tutor for the Mindfulness Association’s 8-week Mindfulness Based Living and Compassion Based Living Courses and also runs meditation and relaxation retreat days. Fedella keeps a daily practice of mindfulness meditation and often attends training courses and meditation retreats. She has seen how mindfulness has made life changing benefits for herself and her students.

Upcoming Equine Weekends and Events

November

202429nov01decChristmas Horse Riding WeekendPerfect for horse lovers of all agesPrice per Person FULL

December

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January

202524jan(jan 24)4:00 pm26(jan 26)1:00 pmHorse Riding WeekendPerfect for horse lovers of all agesPrice per Person £285

February

202514feb(feb 14)4:00 pm16(feb 16)1:00 pmHorse Riding WeekendPerfect for horse lovers of all agesPrice per Person £285

March

202514mar(mar 14)4:00 pm16(mar 16)1:00 pmHorse Riding WeekendPerfect for horse lovers of all agesPrice per Person £285

202528mar(mar 28)4:00 pm30(mar 30)1:00 pmHorse Riding WeekendPerfect for horse lovers of all agesPrice per Person £285

April

202504apr(apr 4)4:00 pm06(apr 6)1:00 pmHorse Carriage Driving WeekendPerfect for horse lovers of all agesPrice per Person £285

202518apr(apr 18)4:00 pm20(apr 20)1:00 pmHorse Riding WeekendPerfect for horse lovers of all agesPrice per Person £285

May

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June

202506jun(jun 6)4:00 pm08(jun 8)1:00 pmHorse Riding WeekendPerfect for horse lovers of all agesPrice per Person £285

202513jun(jun 13)5:36 pm15(jun 15)5:36 pmHorse Carriage Driving WeekendPrice per Person £285

July

202511jul(jul 11)5:36 pm13(jul 13)5:36 pmHorse Carriage Driving WeekendPrice per Person £285

202525jul(jul 25)4:00 pm27(jul 27)1:00 pmHorse Riding WeekendPerfect for horse lovers of all agesPrice per Person £285

August

202508aug(aug 8)5:36 pm10(aug 10)5:36 pmHorse Carriage Driving WeekendPrice per Person £285

202515aug(aug 15)4:00 pm17(aug 17)1:00 pmHorse Riding WeekendPerfect for horse lovers of all agesPrice per Person £285

September

202505sep(sep 5)5:36 pm07(sep 7)5:36 pmHorse Carriage Driving WeekendPrice per Person £285

202519sep(sep 19)4:00 pm21(sep 21)1:00 pmHorse Riding WeekendPerfect for horse lovers of all agesPrice per Person £285

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November

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December

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January

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February

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