2020 Exmoor Pony Workshops!

Notice - March 2020: Due to the CORVID19 pandemic, I'm not posting Workshop dates yet. Please continue to register interest to dawnwestcott@hotmail.com and we'll hopefully be able to run some workshops later in the year. Stay safe and well everyone!

Last year, we ran some Connecting With Exmoor Ponies and Yourself Workshops . They were a great success - enjoyed by people and Exmoor ponies - and I'd like to build on that this year.

They were about Mental Wellbeing, Positive Energy, Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Self-Development, Letting Go of Stress, Observation, Relaxation and Connection .

The aim was to get people thinking about letting go of everyday stresses and chaotic thoughts, to still their minds, sit in the present moment, quieten (and understand) their egos - and become more aware of reaching a state of calm mindfulness . Through this, they could improve their observation skills and their awareness of their core energy - and the energy radiating from others.

Then we met the herd of ponies and the workshop participants used their enhanced awareness and mindfulness to explore a connection with the Exmoor ponies.

The workshops had a profoundly positive effect on people who attended and I was thrilled to see this concept working with women, men, young and old - and particularly helpful in a mental health capacity. The format helped people to better understand themselves - and improving your ability to calmly connect with yourself and others is empowering and healthy .

The workshops were all conducted non-ridden , and actually 'non-handling' as the ponies remained at liberty . So no horse experience is necessary to participate in these workshops.

It's clear that our wonderful Exmoor ponies herds have a major role to play in this area going forwards and I'd like to build on that this year and expand our Connecting With Exmoor Ponies & Yourself Workshop programme.

Keep In Touch
If you're interested in hearing more about Connecting With Exmoor Ponies & Yourself Workshops this year, please join our mailing list. Like last year, we can also arrange tailor made Workshops for special groups - working with you and your objectives to create experiences that best suit you.

Please contact dawnwestcott@hotmail.com to express your interest and find out more.


Feedback:

“The welcome was great. Sometimes it can be a bit uncomfortable coming somewhere you don’t know, but it was not this way at all. The content was ideal - the exercises and meditation made such a difference. The ponies were amazing and it was such a wonderful experience. We would definitely want to come back. My daughter gained confidence."
Sharon

“Very well thought through and put together. I got a great deal from this workshop, spiritually as well as further knowledge gained from the beautiful ponies. Lovely people and a lovely place, a very peaceful atmosphere.”
Allie

“What a fantastic experience. I bought this as a birthday gift for my wife who loves horses and follows Dawn's work. I am not horsey but love animals and sensed the order and balance in their feral energy, changing from an excited to settled state as they processed our own 'feral' energy. I would recommend the experience to anyone who is open, curious and happy to let go.”
John