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Workshops & Programs

A Look In Our Workshops

    Resiliency Through Horsemanship Programs

    Women and Wild Horses

    The Rhythm of Nature Submersion Retreat

    The Rhythm of Nature Submersion Retreat

    A Rewilding Retreat

    TBD


    Have you ever watched a band of mustangs?
    They are expressive, fierce, and playful.
    They thrive in community.
    And they embody raw and unapologetic freedom. 

    Wild horses are forged in blood, bone, and honey,
    And so are you-
    You just have to remember you are. 

    The truth is- these horses need you to rewild yourself.

    Our horses have lived through the loss of their freedom, abuse, and neglect. In entering the world of humans, they have been stripped of their true nature. And when you embody your raw and untamed nature, the horses start to remember who they are. Together you are creating space to heal, grow, and prepare the horses for eventual adoption. 

    Join for a weekend of wild medicine for the soul.
    A weekend of wild horse gentling and deep feminine expression. Sharing sacred space with horses and camping off grid under the stars in the Nevada desert. Eating meals in community over an open flame. Immersing yourself in the land and releasing parts of yourself you no longer identify with into the wind. 

    Chris Nichols skillfully guides you through the wild horse gentling process

    Tarah Zdunic returns to facilitate powerful meditation and embodiment sessions.

    All meals and rustic, off grid accommodations provided.

    Space limited to 6 participants - with rustic camping "glamping" accommodations.  Savory meals prepared Dutch oven style over an open flame firepit by the amazing Katy Martin.

    This will be a small, intentional and intimate gathering for women.

    Cost:  $1250.00 all-inclusive registration requires a $400.00 deposit.  (if participant cancels less than 2 weeks prior to retreat deposit is non-refundable) 

    Email:  medicinehorseproject@gmail.com for details and registration.

    There is no need to bring a horse of your own to any of our workshops or retreats, we will work with the herd of rescued horses.

    The Rhythm of Nature Submersion Retreat

    The Rhythm of Nature Submersion Retreat

    The Rhythm of Nature Submersion Retreat

    A Retreat for Women

    October 10th to October 13, 2025


    This will be a very unique experiential retreat designed to reconnect you to the rhythm of Nature.

    The Medicine Horse Project is partnering with Goating Green, LLC a local goat herder in a once of a lifetime opportunity.

    You will have the opportunity to submerge yourself in nature, with a meadow and creek running through the historical property.  Spend time with goats, horses and learning the history of Unionville.  

    Each day there will be Resiliency Through Horsemanship programs (this is a non-riding program) to participate in as well as activities with goats, meditation and a cheese making class.


    Accommodations will be in a beautiful, historical Unionville home constructed in the 1800's and all your meals will be included.

    We may offer camping accommodations this year at a reduced rate.  Interested? Ask for more options.

    Cost:  $1350.00 all inclusive registration requires a $400.00  deposit.  (if participant cancels less than 1 month prior to retreat deposit is non-refundable) must be paid in full by September 15th.

    Email:  medicinehorseproject@gmail.com for details and registration.

    There is no need to bring a horse of your own to any of our workshops or retreats, we will work with the herd of rescued horses.


    The 4 Principles of Equine Survival

    The Rhythm of Nature Submersion Retreat

    The 4 Principles of Equine Survival


    The 4 Principles of Equine Survival is a 4 session program learning the principles of equine survival and how those principles are prioritized within their lives.  

    We will dive into how these principles and explore how they impact equine training development.


    July 12th, 19th, 26th and August 2nd

    9:30am to 12:30pm


    4 sessions $700

    Available in person or Via Zoom


    Group The 4 Principles of Equine Survival 

    Available in Person or Via Zoom





    The Power of Choice

    Resiliency Through Horsemanship Private Session

    The 4 Principles of Equine Survival


    Choice is powerful.  Decision making is critical. Navigating change confidently and comfortably is a superpower.

    Horses are experts at the above.  How do they recognize choice, make decisions and navigate change.   Let's explore these concepts with the horses themselves.


    Fee $195

    Available In person or Via Zoom

    In Person ONLY available

    July 19th 1:00pm to 5pm

    Bring a sack lunch




    (Many of our in person participants  do not ever enter a pen with a horse during a session.  Zoom works.  It gives you the opportunity to observe, learn through others and interact and ask questions within the group)

    The 4 Keys To Resiliency

    Resiliency Through Horsemanship Private Session

    Resiliency Through Horsemanship Private Session


    The 4 Keys to Resiliency is a 4 session program learning to exercise our resiliency muscles through lessons from the horse.

    Horses are the pure definition and example of resiliency and we see it and experience it everyday in horse rescue.

    4 sessions $700

    Available In person or Via Zoom


    August 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

    9:30am to 12:30pm




    (Many of our in person participants  do not ever enter a pen with a horse during a session.  Zoom works.  It gives you the opportunity to observe, learn through others and interact and ask questions within the group)

    Resiliency Through Horsemanship Private Session

    Resiliency Through Horsemanship Private Session

    Resiliency Through Horsemanship Private Session

    Spending time with horses is healing, enlightening and inspiring.  Through horses we can learn more about ourselves gaining strategies and tools to navigate our lives, relationships, careers, goals and dream manifestations for a path to deep wellbeing and understanding of self.


    Available in Person at the Ranch or Via Zoom


    Private Session $195/hr.

    Resiliency Horse Sponsor

    Breaking through the Fear

    Breaking through the Fear

    Resiliency Horse Sponsor 

    Pilot Porgram

    We are so excited to offer this unique way to engage with the rescue and help the horses.


    Sponsor a horse of your choice within our heard of rescued animals monthly and receive 1/mo private Resiliency Through Horsemanship session with that horse.


    Session may be in person or Via Zoom


    Help a horse and allow it to help you too!


    Resiliency Horse Sponsorship $200

    (introductory fee) monthly



    Breaking through the Fear

    Breaking through the Fear

    Breaking through the Fear

    ​Breaking through the Fear - Developing Resilience and Confidence

    June 7 2025

    FREE Registration Thanks to

    Winnemucca Walmart

    What is holding you back from reaching your goals whether it be with your horse, in your profession or personal life? This workshop takes a deep dive into fear.  What is it, what are the different kinds, how to identify it and how to build strategies to move past it.


    Fee $195/person Group Workshop

    Sponsored by Walmart SPARK



    9:30am to 1:30pm

    Bring a Sack Lunch



    Available as a private Resiliency Through Horsemanship Sessions


    Learning To Lead

    Breaking through the Fear

    Round Pen for Relationship

    Learning to Lead - Leadership Development

    2025 Dates TBD

    Identify the attributes of an effective leader and how to develop and put those into action.  This workshop is for anyone seeking to elevate their leadership skills or seeking to gain new confidence and improved communication skills.


    Fee $195 /person


    Available as a private Resiliency Through Horsemanship Sessions


    Round Pen for Relationship

    Program Registration Information

    Round Pen for Relationship

    Introduction to Liberty work


    Choice is a powerful gift to give anyone.  Working at liberty to deepen connection, communication and relationship.

    We will dive into equine psychology, drive vs. draw and developing the "want" in our horses.


    June 21st 9:30am to 2:30pm

    Bring a sack lunch


    Fee: $100/person group workshop



    Refresh Retreat

    Program Registration Information

    Program Registration Information

     

    Private Group Booking

    The Refresh Retreat is designed for a private group booking of 2 to 4 people.  Fee will be based on each private group individualized program.


    Contact us for more information

    Program Registration Information

    Program Registration Information

    Program Registration Information

    Interested in signing up for a Resiliency Through Horsemanship Program? Private Resiliency Coaching? Or signing up for one of our workshops?

    Email Resiliency Coach, Chris Nichols

    info@medicinehorseproject.org

    or call

    775-304-0043

    For more information


    Payment accepted through PayPal, Zelle, Cash/Check or through our Zeffy Donation Site.


    In need of a grant to cover your services?  Reach out, let's see what we can do.





    Meet Our Resiliency Through Horsemanship Facilitator

    Chris Nichols, Resiliency Coach

    Chris has been teaching Resiliency thru Horsemanship for 10+ years.  H.I.G.H. and H.I.P. certified since 2017,Chris is passionate about facilitating programs to help people find hope, inspiration and resilience.

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