📍Dover Plains and Cold Spring, NY
Here with the Herd offers pre-scheduled workshops out of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue (address: 2699 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522) and reservable private 60-minute sessions or 2-hour small groups of 2–6 people for Stonewall Stables Therapeutic Horsemanship (address: 10 Pond Rd, Cold Spring, NY 10516). Details below.
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
Attend a workshop here, see details below
2699 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Lucky Orphans is an upstate New York sanctuary dedicated to providing lifelong care for more than 40 rescued horses. Founded by lifelong horse advocate Deanna Hearn, the sanctuary reflects her belief that every horse deserves the opportunity to live with safety, companionship, and respect.
The horses live in social herds where they can build relationships, make choices, and engage in the natural behaviors that are essential to their wellbeing. Visitors have the opportunity to experience these remarkable animals in a peaceful setting, learn their individual stories, and witness the profound impact that safety, autonomy, and meaningful social connection can have on a horse’s life.
Stonewall Therapeutic Horsemanship
Schedule a session here, see services page
10 Pond Rd, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Stonewall Stables is a therapeutic horsemanship dedicated to creating meaningful connections between people and horses. Founded by Suzanne Giachinta, Stonewall provides a safe and compassionate environment where people of all ages and abilities can learn, grow, and thrive alongside horses.
Through therapeutic riding, equine-assisted learning, hippotherapy, and ground-based programs, Stonewall’s approach goes beyond traditional horsemanship, encouraging participants to understand the language and behavior of horses while building confidence, connection, physical strength, and new skills.
Upcoming Workshops at Lucky Orphans
Each Workshop is 2 hours on a Saturday afternoon from 1-3pm
All Dates: August 8, 22; September 5, 19; and October 17, 31
Address: 📍Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, 2699 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Cost: $125 per participant
1. Find Your Ground
Designed for…
Individuals feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from themselves.
2. Patterns in Motion
Designed for…
Individuals looking to better understand how their behaviors influence their day-to-day.
3. Shared Space
Designed for…
Individuals curious about how they show up in their relationship with others.
Workshop Details and Sign Up Links
📍Dover Plains and Cold Spring, NY
Here with the Herd offers pre-scheduled workshops out of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue (2699 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522) and reservable private 60-minute sessions or 2-hour small groups of 2–6 people for Stonewall Stables Therapeutic Horsemanship (10 Pond Rd, Cold Spring, NY 10516). Details below.
Lucky Orphans
Attend a workshop here, details below
2699 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Lucky Orphans is an upstate New York sanctuary dedicated to providing lifelong care for more than 40 rescued horses. Founded by lifelong horse advocate Deanna Hearn, the sanctuary reflects her belief that every horse deserves the opportunity to live with safety, companionship, and respect.
Stonewall Stables
Schedule a session here, see services
10 Pond Rd, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Stonewall Stables is a therapeutic horsemanship dedicated to creating meaningful connections between people and horses. Founded by Suzanne Giachinta, Stonewall provides a safe and compassionate environment where people of all ages and abilities can learn, grow, and thrive alongside horses.
Workshops at
Lucky Orphans
Workshops are 2 hours on a Saturday from 1-3pm
All Saturday Dates: August 8, 22; September 5, 19; and October 17, 31
Address: 📍Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, 2699 NY-22, Dover Plains, NY 12522 | Cost: $125 per participant
1. Find Your Ground
Designed for… Individuals feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from themselves.
2. Patterns in Motion
Designed for… Individuals looking to better understand how their behaviors influence their day-to-day.
3. Shared Space
Designed for… Individuals curious about how they show up in their relationship with others.
Find Your Ground
2 Upcoming Opportunities on Saturdays from 1-3pm | Workshop Length: 2 hours
Dates: Sept 5th, Oct 31st
Theme: Your relationship with yourself
Who this is Designed is for
Individuals feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from themselves. Ideal for those seeking greater presence, and a meaningful opportunity to step away from daily demands.
What to Expect
Modern life often pulls us into constant doing, leaving little space to simply be. This nature and horse guided experience invites participants to slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and explore what shifts when they move at a more natural pace. Through guided observation, mindfulness practices, and ground-based interactions with horses, participants cultivate awareness, regulation, and a deeper connection to themselves and their surroundings.
What You Bring
An open mind, curiosity
Comfort getting a little dusty or dirty
Close-toed shoes are required
Weather appropriate clothing, hat, jacket
Water bottle, snack (kept away from horses)
What’s Provided
Guided meditation and breathworks
Time outdoors pending weather–please wear layers
1.5 hours of guided activities with horses
Facilitated discussion, reflection, journaling
Standing, walking, and time to sit in chairs provided
Intimate group of 5 other participants (6 people total)
Journal, pen, stickers, supply pouch
Workshop Address
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
2699 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Cost Per Participant: $125
Patterns in Motion
2 Upcoming Opportunities on Saturdays from 1-3pm | Workshop Length: 2 hours
Dates: Aug 8, Sept 19th
Theme: Your repeating patterns, behaviors
Who this is Designed for
Leaders, professionals, teams, and individuals interested in personal development. Particularly valuable for those navigating change, seeking greater self-awareness, or looking to better understand how their habits and behaviors influence results, those around them.
What to Expect
Horses have a remarkable ability to make the invisible visible. Through experiential activities and guided reflection, participants explore the patterns, assumptions, and behaviors that shape how they communicate, make decisions, respond to challenges, and navigate relationships. Rather than offering answers, the horses provide opportunities for participants to observe themselves in action and discover new possibilities for growth.
What You Bring
An open mind, curiosity
Comfort getting a little dusty or dirty
Close-toed shoes are required
Weather appropriate clothing, hat, jacket
Water bottle, snack (kept away from horses)
What’s Provided
Guided meditation and breathworks
Time outdoors pending weather–please wear layers
1.5 hours of guided activities with horses
Facilitated discussion, reflection, journaling
Standing, walking, and time to sit in chairs provided
Intimate group of 5 other participants (6 people total)
Journal, pen, stickers, suppliy pouch
Workshop Address
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
2699 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Cost Per Participant: $125
Shared Space
2 Upcoming Opportunities on Saturdays from 1-3pm | Workshop Length: 2 hours
Dates: Aug 22, Oct 17th
Theme: Your relationship with others
Who this is Designed for
Anyone interested in strengthening relationships, improving communication, and cultivating more authentic connections. Especially relevant for partnership, friendship, caregiving, helping professionals, and those curious about how they show up in their relationship with others.
What to Expect
Connection doesn’t begin with words it begins with presence. Through time spent alongside horses, participants explore how they relate to others, communicate nonverbally, establish boundaries, and build trust. Horses respond honestly to what we bring into a relationship, creating opportunities to better understand the dynamics that shape connection in our personal and professional lives.
What You Bring
An open mind, curiosity
Comfort getting a little dusty or dirty
Close-toed shoes are required
Weather appropriate clothing, hat, jacket
Water bottle, snack (kept away from horses)
What’s Provided
Guided meditation and breathworks
Time outdoors pending weather–please wear layers
1.5 hours of guided activities with horses
Facilitated discussion, reflection, journaling
Standing, walking, and time to sit in chairs provided
Intimate group of 5 other participants (6 people total)
Journal, pen, stickers, supply pouch
Workshop Address
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
2699 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Cost Per Participant: $125
Workshop Details and Sign Up Links
Find Your Ground
2 Upcoming Opportunities on Saturdays from 1-3pm | Length: 2 hours
Dates: Sept 5th, Oct 31st
Theme: Your relationship with yourself
Who this is Designed for
Individuals feeling stressed, overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from themselves. Ideal for those seeking greater presence, and a meaningful opportunity to step away from daily day-to-day demands.
What to Expect
Modern life often pulls us into constant doing, leaving little space to simply be. This nature and horse guided experience invites participants to slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and explore what shifts when they move at a more natural pace. Through guided observation, mindfulness practices, and ground-based interactions with horses, participants cultivate awareness, regulation, and a deeper connection to themselves and their surroundings.
What You Bring
An open mind, curiosity
Comfort getting a little dusty or dirty
Close-toed shoes are required
Layers for weather, hat, jacket
Water bottle, snack (we will be sure to keep snacks away from horses)
What’s Provided
Guided meditation and breathworks
Time outdoors pending weather–please wear layers
1.5 hours of guided activities with horses
Facilitated discussion, reflection, journaling
Standing, walking, and time to sit in chairs provided
Intimate group of 5 other people (6 participants in total)
Journal, pen, stickers, supply pouch
Workshop Address
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
2699 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Cost per Person: $125
No spots left, full session
6 spots left to reserve
Patterns in Motion
2 Upcoming Opportunities on Saturdays from 1-3pm | Length: 2 hours
Dates: Aug 8, Sept 19th
Theme: Your patterns and behaviors
Who this is Designed for
Leaders, professionals, teams, and individuals interested in personal development. Particularly valuable for those navigating change, seeking greater self-awareness, or looking to better understand how their habits and behaviors influence their results, those around them.
What to Expect
Horses have a remarkable ability to make the invisible visible. Through experiential activities and guided reflection, participants explore the patterns, assumptions, and behaviors that shape how they communicate, make decisions, respond to challenges, and navigate relationships. Rather than offering answers, the horses provide opportunities for participants to observe themselves in action and discover new possibilities for growth.
What You Bring
An open mind, curiosity
Comfort getting a little dusty or dirty
Close-toed shoes are required
Layers for weather, hat, jacket
Water bottle, snack (we will be sure to keep snacks away from horses)
What’s Provided
Guided meditation and breathworks
Time outdoors pending weather–please wear layers
1.5 hours of guided activities with horses
Facilitated discussion, reflection, journaling
Standing, walking, and time to sit in chairs provided
Intimate group of 5 other people (6 participants in total)
Journal, pen, stickers, supply pouch
Workshop Address
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
2699 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Cost per Person: $125
No spots left, full session
Only 1 spot left to reserve
Shared Space
2 Upcoming Opportunities on Saturdays from 1-3pm | Length: 2 hours
Dates: Aug 22, Oct 17th
Theme: Your relationship with others
Who this is Designed for
Anyone interested in strengthening relationships, improving communication, and cultivating more authentic connections. Especially relevant for partnership, friendship, caregiving, helping professionals, and those curious about how they show up in their relationship with others.
What to Expect
Connection doesn’t begin with words it begins with presence. Through time spent alongside horses, participants explore how they relate to others, communicate nonverbally, establish boundaries, and build trust. Horses respond honestly to what we bring into a relationship, creating opportunities to better understand the dynamics that shape connection in our personal and professional lives.
What You Bring
An open mind, curiosity
Comfort getting a little dusty or dirty
Close-toed shoes are required
Layers for weather, hat, jacket
Water bottle, snack (we will be sure to keep snacks away from horses)
What’s Provided
Guided meditation and breathworks
Time outdoors pending weather–please wear layers
1.5 hours of guided activities with horses
Facilitated discussion, reflection, journaling
Standing, walking, and time to sit in chairs provided
Intimate group of 5 other people (6 participants in total)
Journal, pen, stickers, supply pouch
Workshop Address
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue
2699 Route 22, Dover Plains, NY 12522
Cost per Person: $125
5 spots left to reserve
Only 2 spots left to reserve
Retreat: Recalibrate with Horses
October 8-11 2026 | 3 nights in Serene Northern Idaho
$1,000 deposit today. Full cost due 1 month before October 8th: $3900.
Here with the Herd is partnering with VAYRAH Experience to launch and run semi-regular wellness retreats incorporating Equine-Facilitated Learning with meditation, guided journaling, group activities with discussion, horseback riding, and locational-specific experiences around the world.
Retreat: Recalibrate with Horses in Idaho
October 8-11 2026
$1,000 deposit today. Full cost due 1 month before October 8th: $3900.
Here with the Herd is partnering with VAYRAH Experience to launch and run semi-regular wellness retreats incorporating Equine-Facilitated Learning with meditation, journaling, group activities with discussion, horseback riding, and locational-specific experiences around the world.
Our three-night western retreat in North Idaho, 16 miles from Sandpoint, will focus on relaxation, human-horse education, personal reflection, and reconnection with nature. This retreat is ideal for adults of all ages who want to slow down, reset, take in nature, and work alongside horses to better get to know themselves and how they show up around others.
Our three-night western retreat in North Idaho, 16 miles from Sandpoint, will focus on relaxation, human-horse education, personal reflection, and reconnection with nature. This retreat is ideal for adults of all ages who want to slow down, reset, take in nature, and work alongside horses to better get to know themselves and how they show up around others.
Who this Retreat is Designed for
This retreat is specifically designed for adults experiencing personal or professional burnout. We’ve carefully curated activities to give you space to reconnect with nature and yourself through working alongside horses and an intimate, small group of 5 others.
What’s Included
Cozy private room
Locally sourced ranch-style meals
Guided daily meditation
Human-horse educational lectures
Group Equine-Facilitated Learning sessions
Group Horseback Riding
Guided Group Activities, Discussion
Reflection Prompts, Guided Journaling
Space for Self-Guided Time
About Western Pleasure Ranch | North Idaho, United States
Western Pleasure is rich in Idaho ranch history at 100-year-old and having been passed down through seven generations. The space is rooted in care, conservation, and dedication to nature and its horses. This intimate retreat will allow for a more tranquil and quiet experience for attendees to absorb time in the wilderness and alongside our equine partners.
3-Night Retreat Cost: Secure your spot today with a $1,000 deposit. Full cost: $3900 per guest due 1 month before October 8th, 2026.
Refund Policy: Here with the Herd and VAYRAH Experience have a strict “all sales final” policy for multi-day retreats. Because of the extensive planning and preparation required.
Who is this Retreat for?
This retreat is specifically designed for adults experiencing personal or professional burnout. We’ve carefully curated activities to give you space to reconnect with nature and yourself through working alongside horses and an intimate, small group of 5 others.
What’s Included?
Cozy private room
Locally sourced ranch-style meals
Guided daily meditation
Human-horse educational lectures
Group Equine-Facilitated Learning
Group Horseback Riding
Guided Group Activities, Discussion
Reflection Prompts, Guided Journaling
Space for Self-Guided Time
About Western Pleasure
Western Pleasure is rich in Idaho ranch history at 100-year-old and having been passed down through seven generations. The space is rooted in care, conservation, and dedication to nature and its horses. This intimate retreat will allow for a more tranquil and quiet experience for attendees to absorb time in the wilderness and alongside our equine partners.
3-Night Retreat Cost
Secure your spot today with a $1,000 deposit. Full cost: $3900 per guest due 1 month before October 8th, 2026.
Refund Policy: Here with the Herd and VAYRAH Experience have a strict “all sales final” policy for multi-day retreats. Because of the extensive planning and preparation required.