Not at all! All Equine Assisted Facilitation sessions take place on the ground—there is no riding involved. Interaction happens through observation and guided activities with the horse.
The horses’ well-being is a top priority. They are never forced to do anything and always have the freedom to decide not to participate. They are very sensitive animals and their comfort and emotional safety are essential to ensure a respectful and ethical experience for participants.
Everyone is different, but for deeper, lasting change, we recommend a minimum of 4 sessions. However, meaningful insights can emerge from the very first experience. The 8 session program is recommended to anchor long-term transformation.
Each session begins with a safety overview. Kieran will then have a conversation to clarify participant goals and expectations.
Then the participant will engage in guided interaction with one or more horses.
The session will end with a debrief for the participant to reflect on their experience and to prepare for next steps, this is a very important as part of the session.
Yes, although Kieran focuses on sessions for young adults they can in fact be tailored for other age groups i.e. teens, adults, and even families depending on individual needs.
Group activities or workshops can be specifically designed for certain age groups or participant profiles. Please feel free to get in touch with Kieran to discuss if this is something of interest to you.
This approach has seen to provide greater self-awareness,
better stress and emotional regulation
Increased, self-confidence and
more authentic communication.
No prior experience is needed. Whether the participant is completely new to coaching or already familiar with it, sessions are tailored to meet the participants needs.
No prior experience is needed. Whether the participant is completely new to coaching or already familiar with it, sessions are tailored to meet the participants needs.
Wear comfortable clothing suited for the outdoors (closed-toe shoes or boots are recommended). There may be specific areas the participant wishes to focus on and if not, Kieran will work with the participant to help unfold particular areas during the session.
Yes! Personalized gift vouchers are available. Please get in touch to arrange.
Please contact us by phone or email, details. Please note a deposit may be required for multi-session programs.
Sessions take place Monday through Saturday. Schedules are flexible and arranged according to participant availability.
Each session is held outdoors in a rural location near where the horses live and is on the outskirts of Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
Absolutely! Feeling a bit nervous is totally normal, especially if the participant is not used to being around horses. The approach used by Kieran is gentle and gradual, and participants are guided step by step in getting to know the horses.
The goal is to help the participant feel safe and to build trust at their own pace.
No prior experience is needed—many participants started out hesitant and ended up having a truly meaningful experience.