Pasture Perspectives
This monthly event is exclusively for equine professionals serving the Lowcountry of South Carolina. The purpose is to engage in some unbridled self-care, network and make new friends, feel supported, come away with some new ideas or greater perspective, and revel in our shared love of horses without any of the weight of your daily responsibilities. These gatherings are held on the first Monday of every month, from 9am until noon. Each event will be capped at 12 participants to ensure an intimate atmosphere.
- you truly took a breath for yourself, away from the demands of the stable, arena, office or traveling service grind?
- you set boundaries that honored your time and energy as much as you honor the needs of your clients and the horses in your care?
- you felt truly supported and inspired, surrounded by a like-hearted community that understands the unique challenges you face?
- you allowed yourself to rest and relax so you could rediscover your passion for horses, business and life?
What if...
- you could spend some dedicated time nurturing your passion for horses and reflecting on possibilities while nourishing your own well-being?
- you could gain some new perspectives and lean into a little networking at the same time?
- you could spend a little dedicated time each month where exhaustion, judgement and overwhelm aren’t your constant companions?
- self-care stopped being a luxury or fantasy in your life and became a regular part of your monthly routine?
- there really is a world where you don’t have to feel so alone navigating the highs and lows of your career as a dedicated equine professional?
A Promise that You'll Leave Feeling:
- Refreshed: Recharge your spirit and rejuvenate your mind.
- Re-energized: Harness newfound energy to propel your business forward.
- Reconnected: Rediscover your inner child and reignite your passion for horses.
- Re-aligned: Remember why you're in this business and connect with like-minded peers.
Basic Agenda and Flow:
(Each month will have a unique theme)
9:00 – 9:15AM Welcome and Introductions
- Meet Your Hosts: Kim and the Unbridled Herd
- Brief Introduction Round: Participants introduce yourselves and your business, perhaps sharing something you're currently struggling with.
9:15 – 9:30AM Short Meditation & Grounding Exercise
- Guided meditation or grounding exercise focused on helping your body and mind land fully in the present moment.
- These simple meditations/exercises can easily be modified for your own purposes with your students and clients.
9:30 – 10:15AM Monthly Discussion about Self-Care and/or the State of the Industry (Trends, Challenges and Opportunities)
- Discussion facilitated by Kim Hallin, author of Horse Wisdom: Life Lessons for Humanity.
- The diversity of participants and experiences will ensure there's always someone better equipped than we are to see and understand things differently.
- The goal is to feel collectively less "alone", less "stuck" and less "overwhelmed" by the end of the discussion.
10:15 – 10:30AM BREAK
- Bring your own snacks, bathroom on site.
10:30 -11:30AM Reflective Time in the Pasture with the Horses
- Group moves into the pasture
- Guided herd observation (led by Kim) designed to help us remember to always consider things from the horse's perspectives because they are at the heart of our businesses!
- This is also a great opportunity to ask Kim questions about horse care and herd behavior from an equine ethology perspective.
11:30 – 12:00PM Informal Networking
- Flex time for informal networking, additional Q&A or one-on-one discussion with host and other participants. Be sure to bring your business cards so you can reach out and follow-up with one another after the event.
- Conclusion of the gathering
Why Unbridled?
Expert Guidance: Kim Hallin is a renowned author and esteemed experiential learning facilitator known for crafting retreat and workshop experiences that foster genuine connection and profound healing among humans and horses.
Nature's Embrace: Nestled in the tranquil embrace of Kim's small, intimate farm you'll find solace and rejuvenation in nature and amidst like-minded peers.
Practical Wisdom: Gain invaluable insights and ideas inspired by your peers and the innate wisdom of horses that will be immediately relevant to your own work.
