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Connection, Clarity, and Calm.
One Session at a Time.

Whether you're supporting a teen, booking for yourself, or gathering as a family, Spirited Hooves offers a path to healing with horses.

What Is FEEL®?

FEEL® (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning) is a non-riding, horse-guided method for personal growth and emotional empowerment. In ground-based, non-verbal sessions with highly intuitive horses at Sherwood Farm in King City, ON, participants build self-awareness, confidence, and resilience—all in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

Not Therapy, But Deeply Therapeutic

FEEL® is not clinical therapy, it’s a gentle, experiential process rooted in connection. There’s no pressure, no diagnosis, just space to reflect, explore, and be seen.

Perfect for teens, families, or adults seeking calm emotional support outside traditional frameworks.

Monica Gilkes, Certified FEEL Practitioner, sharing a quiet moment with a horse at Spirited Hooves

How Horse-Guided Learning Empowers Teens

In our FEEL® equine-assisted sessions, horses don’t judge, analyze, or interrupt. They respond to who we are in the moment—offering honest, non-verbal feedback through subtle body language and presence. Their deep attunement helps teens and families access clarity, self-awareness, and renewed confidence.

Ground-Based Sessions

Non-riding, no experience needed: All work happens on the ground—no saddles, no gear, just pure connection.

Close to Toronto

Just outside the GTA, in a serene countryside setting ideal for calm and connection.

Three Ways to Begin a Meaningful Shift

Spirited Hooves uses the FEEL® approach a proven, heart-centered method where horses help guide emotional growth, reflection, and healing.

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Private Session

Gentle, one-on-one sessions for teens or parents to build confidence, clarity, and self-trust through horse-guided connection.

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Group Booking

Create a meaningful experience by booking a private session for friends or family to grow together in a calm, supportive setting.

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Workshops

Join a small group workshop and explore connection, confidence, and insight through powerful equine-guided experiences.

Private Sessions

Teen girl smiling while connecting with two horses during a peaceful outdoor session at Spirited Hooves

Experience personal and shared growth in our small-group FEEL® sessions, where friends, families, and peer groups come together to build confidence, trust, and emotional insight - side by side with intuitive, non-judgmental horses.

Who is this for:

  • Teens (12–17) and individuals facing anxiety, low self-esteem, or social pressure

  • Parents seeking an alternative to talk therapy or group programs for their teen or themselves

  • Individuals wanting private, personalized support for sustained emotional growth and self-discovery

What are the benefits:

  • Development of Coping Skills, and learning tools to calm anxiety and navigate feelings in everyday life

  • Enhanced Emotional Awareness, participants recognize and understand their emotions with greater clarity

  • Strengthened Self-Trust, reinforce teens’ belief in themselves, empowering them to face life’s challenges

Group Bookings

Mother embracing her teenage daughter in a green pasture with a gentle horse nearby, illustrating the supportive, horse-guided connection offered at Spirited Hooves

Experience personal and shared growth in our small-group FEEL® sessions, where friends, families, and peer groups come together to build confidence, trust, and emotional insight ~ side by side with intuitive, non-judgmental horses.

Who it's For:

  • Friends & Peers seeking a shared confidence-building experience via private FEEL® sessions

  • Families looking to strengthen bonds and mutual understanding and looking for deeper emotional connection

  • Youth Groups wanting collaborative support and emotional resilience in a private group setting

What are the benefits:

  • Shared Empathy & Bonding, working together creates moments of genuine connection and deeper understanding

  • Collective Emotional Support, participants uplift one another in a safe, horse-guided environment that encourages openness

  • Collaborative Trust-Building, equine exercises foster clear communication, healthy boundaries, and trust

Workshops

A diverse group of smiling teens standing together in a green pasture with a horse in the background during a Spirited Hooves equine confidence session

Our teen-only FEEL® workshops are half-day events built around themes like confidence, calm, or self-trust—offering an immersive, horse-guided journey in a safe, non-judgmental space.

Who it's For:

  • Parents seeking a structured workshop to support their teen’s emotional growth and well-being

  • Teens (12–17) seeking peer connection and exploring confidence, calm, and self-trust

  • Educators & youth workers seeking experiential tools to support teen confidence and resilience

What are the benefits:

  • Themed Exploration, workshops focus on core skills like self-discovery and emotional balance through equine activities

  • Peer Connection & Immediate Feedback and learn alongside peers and receive real-time, non-verbal insights from horses

  • Practical Takeaways and teens leave each workshop with actionable tools for confidence and emotional regulation

Our workshops are listed on Eventbrite when available.
If no dates are posted, feel free to email us for upcoming dates or to join the waitlist.

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