Imagine a week of learning the many lessons horses have to teach you about a fully engaged life. Now imagine experiencing these lessons in the beautiful surrounding of one of the countries’ premier guest ranches.

This week is about “Transformational Horsemanship”. It is about absorbing what Horsemanship could mean to your life. The lessons of clear communication, effective leadership, true commitment, self-sacrifice, and partnership are skills that have been lost since the days when a horseman had to rely on his/her equine partner to get a job done.

No amount of intimidation, posturing, or power plays could substitute for true relationship. Horses force us to be in the here and now, forgetting our past and disregarding our future. It is for this reason that horses provide powerful metaphors as we encounter life’s challenges and changes.

Your week will begin with the first in a series of “Lessons from the Round Pen”. During these demonstrations Don will be working with a young horse that has never been ridden. Through the course of the week the horse will teach participants lessons about clear communication, effective leadership, true commitment, full engagement and partnership.

The following morning’s ride will reinforce these lessons as participants learn applicable examples of lesson to apply to their assigned guest ranch horses. These lessons are not designed to simply improve horsemanship skills; they are designed to have applicable meaning to everyday life! There will be ample time for group discussions and/or journaling on these life lessons learned through horsemanship.

In the afternoons participants are welcome to enjoy the many activities of ranch life or simply relax. You are on vacation after all.

After dinner we will again move to the round pen for another demonstration of the power of the horse to transform lives. Through the week you will watch as the wild, rambunctious colt becomes a trustworthy partner.

You will not want to miss the opportunity to experience at least one of these “Transformational Horsemanship” weeks. The knowledge gained will last far beyond the 7 days spent at the ranch!

Below is a short introductory video about our Ranch Retreats:

To Reserve your spot and learn about the upcoming “Transformational Horsemanship” Ranch Retreats just drop us an E-mail at drdon@donfunkehorseworks.com

 

Your Retreat Hosts

Don Funke

Don is a horseman that has been interested in the deeper meaning of horsemanship for over 15 years. He has given round pen demonstrations to hundreds of spectators in varied audiences. He holds certificates in Equine Assisted Growth and Learning, Animal Chiropractic, and is a licensed human chiropractic physician. He lives in Bozeman Montana with his wife Karen and children Walter and Maddie. Learn More...

Jennifer J. Combs

Jennifer is a life coach, group facilitator and spiritual guide. Over the span of 25 years, in addition to her work as an international, professional model, she has gained experience in a wide range of corporate arenas, from mid-sized, privately owned companies to Fortune 100 corporations engaged in a broad array of businesses including wholesale distribution, national retail and global manufacturing. While serving in increasing levels of responsibility in the arenas of inventory, key account and people management, she has also embraced the role of wife and mother of 4 children. Learn More...