EQUINE SESSIONS
Equine Session
Pictured Above, From Left to Right: Skeeter, Magi, Midge
Spend time with our horses and experience a spiritual connection at a deeply profound level. Horses are more sensitive to people’s emotions and intent than most other creatures. Horses are prey animals, though large, they need to feel and develop a bond and trust for people and we, as humans, can learn to become gentle but firm leaders for our equine friends.
“Love, language and leadership.” – Pat Parelli
We have 3 Horses – Midge – 22-Year Old Mare, Skeeter – 20-Year-Old Gelding and Magi(currently not ready for guests, in training) 5-year old Gelding.
When scheduling with us you are not required to ride any of the horses, we(you and us) may decide collectively that you may just want to start off assisting us to groom the horses and getting to know them. Just the mere presence of a horse has a calming and healing effect. If initially you think you may want to ride and after arriving become unsure there is no pressure to ride, it’s all about a healthy confidence level and safety first.
If you have never ridden before we will likely not go faster than a walk.
Our Horses are located in Aitkin, MN. 2 hours north of the Twin Cities on a Farm called, Murphy’s Grove. If you have a cabin or plan to be up in the area for any reason and are interested in coming to Aitkin please contact us so we can arrange a date and time for you to meet the horses. Please no small children. Participants or (if they are under 18)their legal guardians will be asked to sign a release of liability for us as well as for the Farm Owners.
The farm the horses are located at, in Aitkin raises animals such as chickens. ducks, geese and goats. They also sell homemade preserves. All animals are pasture-raised and well cared for. While there, you can buy eggs, meat or fruit preserves from Murphy’s Grove Farm.
Equine Session
Equine Session
All ages – will be required to wear a helmet if you ride. If you take turns riding, the members of your family may share a riding helmet. These can be purchased at Fleet Farm, a local tack store, or online. Mentally mature youth are welcome to participate with parental consent. For the safety of all participants, adults and youth must be capable of following verbal instructions without getting angry or offended.
Proper riding attire: Equine activities should be respectable and safe. Here are some recommended dress code items.
Equine Session at Karmik Channels
- Riding Helmet(If you do not have one, you may borrow ours).
- No open-toed shoes or sandals of any kind. Sturdy slender boots are preferred but tennis shoes can work in a pinch.
- Functional clothes. Traditionally Button-up collared shirts are preferred for riding for both men and women. Please nothing sleeveless. T-shirts can work too but must not be baggy.
- Jeans or an English style riding pants. Shorts are not preferred(even if it is 100 degrees outside). This is mainly an issue of protecting your legs from pinching, chafing, getting scratched.
- It is not recommended to wear brand new clothes(unless they are dedicated horse clothes).
- Women – Make sure your top half is secured.
- Men- Most men ride without requiring the protection of an athletic supporter but this is up to your personal discretion and some men find it better to exercise caution.
- Jewelry is a hazard. Necklaces, dangle earrings and rings with bigger stones can easily get caught up in things and cause injury. Please remove and secure your jewelry before arriving. Rings that are just a band are fine and can remain on safely.
- Jill will answer any other questions you may have about our Equine Sessions. Email us at contact@karmikchannels.org or Call Us at 763-571-0777
Below is a video playlist of Pat and Linda Parelli. Watch/listen to the videos below to have a foundation of understanding regarding equine psychology and behavior.
Equine Session
