Equestrian Empowerment Retreat Summer Series 2025
Scroll down to select your dates and topics. Limited to 6 participants.
Bring your horse for an immersive Embodied Rider Biomechanics experience.
Focus on yourself and improve your riding, connect with fellow equestrians, enjoy nourishing meals and uninterrupted time with your horse.
Select your date and topic below.
Early Registration Use the Code: EERETREAT before May 4, 2025 to receive $40 off.
Dates and Topics
May 30-June 1, 2025 - Equestrian Empowerment: Pelvic Precision & Posture
June 27-29, 2025 - Equestrian Empowerment: Spine Suppleness & Shoulders
July 25-27, 2025 - Equestrian Empowerment: Hands & Contact RETREAT FULLY BOOKED
October 3-5, 2025 - Equestrian Empowerment: Advanced Breath Work & Posture
Retreat Format
Friday Arrival Afternoon 2-3pm
- Settle your horse
- First session 4-6pm introduce your horse to the arena, or participate in a group ride, or training session.
- Welcome Dinner 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday
- Morning Session 9-10:30am
- Group Riding Session 11-12:30pm MST
- Lunch Soup and Quinoa Salad 12:45-1:45pm
- Riding sessions
- 2-3:30pm
- 3:30-5pm
- Sauna 5:30-6:00pm
- Dinner and Campfire 6:30-8:30pm
Sunday
- 8-9am Morning Classroom Review and Energizing session
- Riding Sessions
- 9:30-11:00am
- 11:00-12:30pm
- Lunch and wrap-up - 1-2:30pm
Waivers and Directions
Please click on the links above to download the Eckwood waiver and electronically return it to the provided email address. [email protected]
Click the link above for directions to Eckwood Equestrian.
What to Bring
What's Included
Check out The Equestrian Empowerment 2025 Retreat Series
Pelvic Precision & Posture - May 30-June 1, 2025
Join us for a transformative weekend retreat where you'll:
- Explore the intricate connection between a rider's pelvic positioning and the horse's movement, discovering how subtle changes can greatly affect your horse's stride and rhythm.
- Attend a comprehensive Pelvic Floor & Health Workshop, tailored specifically for equestrians, to gain insights into the pivotal role of the pelvic floor in riding.
- Enhance your ability to synchronize your seat movement with your horse's gait for a smoother, more enjoyable ride.
- Delve into the importance of the seat in maintaining balance and control while riding, and how a strong seat influences your horse's speed and direction.
- Participate in practical exercises to strengthen your pelvic stability and alignment, benefiting not just your riding, but your overall health and posture.
Investment $515 for the weekend
Early Registration Savings Use CODE: EERETREAT at checkout before May 4th, 2025 for your discount.
Spine Suppleness & Shoulders - June 27-29, 2025
Join us for a transformative weekend retreat where you'll:
- Engage in a comprehensive workshop focused on the importance of a supple spine and shoulders in equestrian riding. Learn how these key body parts contribute to balance, control, and effective communication with your horse.
- Participate in practical exercises designed to increase flexibility and strength in your spine and shoulders. These exercises aim to enhance your riding skills and comfort, and prevent common riding-related injuries.
- Gain expert insights into the biomechanics of the spine and shoulders during riding. Understand how to use these body parts effectively to influence your horse's movements and responses.
- Join a supportive community of fellow equestrians in a retreat setting. Share experiences, learn from each other, and build connections while focusing on improving your riding through a better understanding of the supple spine and shoulders.
Investment $515 for the weekend
Early Registration Savings Use CODE: EERETREAT at checkout before May 4th, 2025 for your discount.
Hands & Contact - July 25-27, 2025 RETREAT FULLY BOOKED
Join us for a transformative weekend retreat where you'll:
- Participate in an immersive weekend retreat focused on understanding the anatomy of hands and its crucial role in maintaining contact with the horse's mouth. Learn how effective hand movements can influence your horse's responses and overall riding experience.
- Engage in practical exercises designed to enhance your hand coordination, strength, and flexibility. These exercises aim to improve your riding skills by facilitating more precise and gentle contact with the horse's mouth.
- Gain expert insights into the biomechanics of hand movements in equestrian riding. Understand how to use your hands effectively to communicate subtle cues to your horse, ensuring a smooth and harmonious ride.
- Enjoy a supportive and collaborative environment with fellow equestrians. Share experiences, learn from each other, and build connections while focusing on improving your riding skills through a better understanding of the anatomy of hands and their contact with the horse's mouth.
Advanced Breath Work & Posture - October 3-5, 2025
Join us for a transformative weekend retreat where you'll:
- Engage in an immersive weekend retreat centered around the anatomy of breathing and its significance in equestrian riding. Discover how mastering your breath can improve your riding skills, horse-rider communication, and overall equestrian performance.
- Participate in advanced breathwork exercises designed to enhance your respiratory efficiency, control, and awareness. These exercises aim to improve your endurance, calmness, and focus while riding.
- Gain expert insights into the role of breathwork in equestrian sports. Understand how to use your breath effectively to maintain balance, manage stress, and communicate with your horse more effectively.
- Join a community of like-minded equestrians in a serene retreat setting. Share experiences, learn from each other, and build connections while focusing on improving your riding skills through advanced breathwork techniques.
Investment $515 for the weekend
Early Registration Savings Use CODE: EERETREAT at checkout before May 4th, 2025 for your discount.
"The riding retreat at Eckwood Equestrian, I attended last summer was an incredible experience for both me and my horse; it truly exceeded my expectations. Your program was outstanding, and I gained valuable insights that I will apply to my riding in the future. Not to mention the delightful meals you served! I look forward to becoming a regular participant in your retreats!"
–Pam K.
MEET TRISH
Passionate about horses and human movement, I've spent five years studying anatomy and functional movement. I bring this knowledge to equestrian, empowering riders to move in harmony with their horses.
Improve Breathing
Improving your breath control is key to successful equestrianism. Over the weekend, you can focus on perfecting your breathing rhythm in the saddle. This concentrated effort can result in enhanced performance and a more synchronized connection with your horse.
Improve Posture
Discover the intricacies of body alignment and movement through the lens of imagery and anatomy during your weekend equestrian retreat. This understanding will enhance your equilibrium and synergy with your horse, paving the way for superior performance.
Improve Movement
Immerse yourself in the study of anatomy and the embodiment of optimal function, and then put it into practice in the saddle during your equestrian retreat. Equestrians will uncover the profound impact that minor adjustments can have on enhancing your riding experience.
Improve Connection
Dedicate quality time to riding, nurture your equine companion, and foster relationships with other horse enthusiasts. Equip yourself with a deep understanding of anatomy, the use of vivid imagery, a positive mental attitude, and a strong sense of physical presence.
