HEALING & GROWTH WITH HORSES

EQUINE-ASSISTED DEVELOPMENT

We empower at-risk women and youth through experiential learning, healing, and growth with horses. We also award scholarships for equine vocational training programs.

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HEART-CENTERED HORSEMANSHIP

CREATING MAGIC WITH HORSES

We teach people and horses to thrive together in mutually beneficial partnerships. In the flow state of love, connection, inspired play, and creative expression, possibilities are limitless!

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Our Mission...

Is to improve the mental, emotion, and physical well-being of both people & horses by bringing them together for mutual learning, healing, and heart-centered purpose.

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HEALING FOR HUMANS

We're building online courses & group training events that will empower people on their healing journeys by teaching them holistic healing modalities for themselves and their animals.

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EQUESTRIAN TRAINING

Horsemanship Clinics with Maria Smith can be scheduled and hosted at facilities in NW Arkansas. Maria also offers Virtual Coaching by Zoom or Pre-Recorded Video.

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HEALING FOR HORSES

Maria Smith offers hands on therapies like Body Work, Reiki, Light & Sound Healing, and Somatic Release Exercises to identify and resolve emotional & physical imbalances in your horse.

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A DEDICATED HORSE FACILITY

Would allow us to bring our services into a single space and serve the at-risk youth & women in our communities.
Our dream is to have a sanctuary of healing and education for people and horses in NW Arkansas.
If you have connections, suggestions, or a donation that could help with this, let's talk!

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EQUINE ASSISTED DEVELOPMENT
Experiential learning allows people of all ages to step into a safe space, release & rebalance, explore their strengths & challenges, and discover new tools for creating a better life.
RIDING LESSONS & HORSE TRAINING
Lessons, Training, & Events designed to help you create the deep connection, high level of skill, and magical experience that you've always wanted with horses.
ONLINE COMMUNITY & LIVE EVENTS
Connect with like-minded people at live events and in our Online Community. Find a scheduled event or suggest a new one! Check out the Events page for details.
REHABILITATING HORSES
Just like humans, horses experience physical injuries & emotional trauma that impact their quality of life. We provide rehabilitation for horses, and education to help people help their horses.

LATEST BLOG POSTS

Information and Inspiration for your Heart-Centered Journey of Healing, Growth, and Creative Mastery with Horses

Equine Assisted Coaching

What is Equine Assisted Coaching?

Maria Smith Equine Assisted Coaching 30 Oct, 2021
In the realm of personal and professional development, unconventional methods often lead to extraordinary outcomes. Equine Assisted Coaching (EAC)...
Equine Assisted Coaching

Somatic Healing in Equine Assisted Coaching

Maria Smith Equine Assisted Coaching 30 Oct, 2021
In the quest for holistic well-being, various methods have gained popularity, but few are as unique and deeply transformative as Equine Assisted...

EQUESTRIAN ARTS FOUNDATION

Bringing people and horses together for wellness, education, personal growth, & joy.

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Northwest Arkansas

479-579-5574

eaf@equestrianarts.org

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SUPPORT AT-RISK YOUTH

Donate here to support the At-Risk Youth Scholarship fund, where we provide full or partial scholarships for Equine Assisted Development services.

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