Chantel Schmidt

 

Chantel Schmidt is a lifetime horsewoman who was fortunate enough to have grown up around the magnificent animals. In her search for a way to combine her love of horses and her desire to make a difference in the life of others, she found the perfect fit in the Equine Gestalt Coaching method. After two years of intense training, Chantel became an EGC certified practitioner. Chantel is the owner and founder of Equine Reflection, as well as a self-image specialist and life coach. Together with horses she coaches for authenticity and truth. Chantel offers various equine partnered experiences, which lead both adults and children to a greater sense of self-worth.

 

Presentation: Wisdom of Horses

 

I am amazed by the power of horses. Most people associate horses with riding, jumping, or wrangling. However, they have also carried us to war, pulled our plows, and transported us. While graceful and athletic, they still let us catch them and put saddles on their backs.  Horses bring us much joy; they also have so much to give.

 

Horses are beginning to gain recognition for their essential gifts, which can for assist those with PTSD, autism, ADHD, physical and mental disabilities a chance to put the past behind, start over, move forward, to live the life they are destined to live.

 

Horses heal humans physically, spiritually, emotionally. They bring us to the present moment, to joy. Standing in the presence of a 1200 pound partner anyone can receive unforgettable lessons  if they are willing to open their heart to the message a horse brings.

 

Horses have the gift of seeing past our stories, past what we have grown to believe.  People who I have coached with horses have said, "I felt the sadness leave and be replaced with joy." 

 

"I have experienced a life changing moment."

 

"I never thought that horses could read into your soul, but I saw it plain as day!"

 

I have seen people be able to set healthy boundaries, feel a deep sense of confidence, and have incredible life shifts while out with a horse. Horses have so much to offer humans in the way of healing, the question is are you ready?

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