“Dassenberg’s Holistic Horsemanship is a fundraising initiative that provides workshops to the public. These workshops are an opportunity to financially support Dassenberg on its mission to not only rescue, rehabilitate and rehome abused horses and dogs, but to also provide outreach to the local community. Since launching in 2019, the Heart and Soul Programme provides therapeutic workshops using Animal Assisted Invention to at-risk school children and adults with intellectual challenges. These workshops also provide the opportunity to learn about the approaches Dassenberg takes with their animals to help them heal, not just in body, but in heart and soul.”
This half-day clinic is designed for both you and the horses at Dassenberg. While the herd will show up as teachers and guides for your experience, you will give them a lovely service in return: connection, your presence & gentle tension release through bodywork. It will be an experiential excursion into a deeply fulfilling engagement with horses and all of Life.
The clinic teachings are complimented by hands-on experience. Previous horse experience is beneficial. All participants will be able to work with the wonderful horses at the Dassenberg Hose Rescue Center.
Anyone wishing to connect with the Dassenberg Horses as teachers and providing them a kind and gentle service in return
Any horse guardian interested in providing conscious & wholesome care to their animals, wishing to learn more from their point of view
Anyone interested in a gentle approach to bodywork as a wonderful addition to the horsemanship toolbox
Anyone seeking a deeper relationship to their horse, as a connection between two souls sharing a life path
Anyone not feeling safe in the relationship to their horse & being overwhelmed by strong behaviour
Any horse guardian struggling with the status quo of what is currently offered to and asked of horses
An approx. four hour clinic including teachings, practical guidance, bodywork exercises, awareness building experiences & time for questions
Clinic Date: Saturday, 23 November 2024 – 8:30am to 12:30pm
Location: Dassenberg Horse Rescue Center – find on Google Maps
Bringing your own horse:
This is NOT possible. You’ll be connecting with the horses & herd at the center. But of course you will be able to use your “new skills” on your own horses and other animals.
limited spaces available
The Center will provide tea, coffee, water and snacks.
A 50% deposit secures your spot.
Your booking will be directly made with the Dassenberg center, but please do contact me if you have any questions.
The workshop with Anne was such a lovely experience, allowing us to broaden our understanding of the relationships we have with these magnificent animals in an accepting and supportive environment. This truly special approach to horsemanship was taught by the most wonderful teacher, Anne, whose lovely and open demeanour made the experience that much more enjoyable.
I loved my time spent with Anne on the Conscious Bodywork weekend. I usually find courses and groups of people exhausting, but I came away feeling grounded and calm. The course is a perfect introduction to a complex topic but Anne managed to make it accessible and within all of our reach. Our horses loved the bodywork as well. I would definitely do a follow up course if there was one on offer!
For me, healing and presence work were unknown until I took part in the workshop. Participating in the workshop was a great and educational experience for me – a person who mainly “believes” in scientifically proven things.
The workshop gave me new and valuable approaches to working together with my pony.
During the workshop, I was particularly impressed by the dynamic of the group. It was clearly noticeable that everyone was supported together and that the energy was then transferred to the entire herd and they found peace.
Even after the workshop, I incorporate the contents of the workshop into our everyday life and have found that this often allows me to bring more calm to what we do together, meaning that situations in which my pony would occasionally become hectic do not even arise or arise quite quickly let it be solved.
Anne created a great and trusting atmosphere. I would take part in one of your workshops again at any time.
The Presence & Being workshop was a very nice experience for me!
I went there with no expectations and was able to take a lot away.
Things that were previously blamed on the horse’s young age, for example standing restlessly at the grooming area or using the climbing aid, are suddenly much easier to deal with and are no longer a problem!
It was also a wonderful afternoon and a great atmosphere in our group!
I’d love to be there again next time. Thanks for that ❤️
The workshop was a purely magical experience and deeply humbling. Anne has an incredible way of imparting her invaluable skills and knowledge to different kinds of personalities. If you are an animal and Nature lover and are seeking for a way to reconnect yourself with Earth’s roots, I strongly recommend you to attend her next workshop! Anne is such a beautiful human being inside-out with a genuine soul. She is incredibly down to Earth (excuse the pun), kind and has a very good sense of humour! Cannot recommend her enough!
Words are few to describe what I have experienced…thank you for the blessing of knowledge and meeting amazing humans..Anne you add value to life and I appreciate you so much for that … Thank you for introducing us to this is kind world that does exist…
