Participant Reviews and Testimonials

"I love that [Monica] arranged my custom experience the way she did. I started with a nature walk to get centered and tuned in. Then we had an hour-long learning session with the horses. THAT was amazing! I've never worked with horses before. Yet, somehow, I KNEW what they were telling me. I know I answered my own question, my learning topic. But it felt like Toby knew my answer before I did, and then, while having a deep deep connection with him, I suddenly lost all confusion and doubt and KNEW the answer to my question. I knew it with my whole being. I had been so quiet and centered until this point. But I felt so excited at reaching this clarity! I'm glad Monica had arranged my experience to end with a therapeutic art session. This was exactly what I needed to come back down to earth so what I had learned could really settle in. Even more clarity - things I hadn't thought of - came to me while we painted together and I continued to ponder my new knowing." Nature walk, equine-facilitated learning and therapeutic art experience participant

"This has been a great learning experience!" Equine-facilitated learning, meditation and nature walk experience participant

"The biggest take away from today has been the relaxation element. There is a great peace here and it has been so nice to feel. I feel more connection to nature through the horses and from being outside." Nature walk and equine-facilitated learning experience participant

"I'm not as stressed." 1-hour equine-facilitated learning participant

"I'm feeling more connected to all of life." 1-hour equine-facilitated learning participant

"The horses are so sweet. Annie is so GENTLE and loving." 1-hour equine-facilitated learning participant

"I was really stressed today before coming. I was still stressing on the way here. But when I got here I immediately felt calmer because it's so peaceful and quiet here, without any city noise. Then, being with the horses is SO CALMING. I just feel at peace." 1-hour equine-facilitated learning participant

"I'm feeling more connected to life." 1-hour equine-facilitated learning participant

"Wow. That was so powerful. I asked a really important question out loud, and the horse just marched over here instantly, touched me, and I KNEW the answer to my question. I 100% knew." 1-hour equine-facilitated learning participant

"Monica, I came here to learn about horse training (NOT MYSELF) and now I know, you're going to teach me about life again. You and the horses!" 1-hour weekly personal development coaching participant

"Who would have thought I would ever hold a job?! Thank you so much for all you gave me with the horses." former student

"I find it so hard to remain calm and centered in today's world. But here, with the horses, it's so easy." 1-hour equine-facilitated learning participant

"I love how you bring up what the horse deserves in the relationship and how everything works both ways, for the horse and the human. This really makes me think about my own relationships and how I want to go about them from now on." Mustang gentling demo and equine-facilitated learning workshop

"As a parent, I can definitely vouch for Monica's trustworthiness and adaptable demeanor. She is adept at finding a way to help individuals of varying backgrounds and abilities work with horses so they progress in their learning. My adolescent son spent 3 years working with Monica who helped expand his knowledge of horse care and Western riding, build his work ethic and learn about training horses. He had the privilege of learning beside Monica as she was training her young part draft colt, from the very start and through to her first ride and trail rides. He became able to work the colt himself throughout the training, and even ride him in the end. Monica gave my son confidence and a greater sense of leadership and responsibility. From personal experience I can also say that in the rare case of emergency, Monica responds in a cool, calm and collected manner and will take excellent care of your child, treating them like one of her own. She has a heart of gold!" Kathy Seid-Eriksson, parent

"She really loves these animals and strives to make the best connections between the horses and people for the best outcome. She is a joy to work with and loves to help and heal." Wendy Hopping, horse and burro adopter

"Monica’s calm and patient demeanor along with her ability to read the horses body language make her an excellent trainer." Cindy Dyer, mustang adopter

"Monica is quiet and gentle. Encouraging to the horse owner too. Super supportive!!" Sandra Drews, DIY training assistance/horsemanship lessons and coaching to overcome fears

"Monica has just begun working with our Jackson. We bought him a few years ago; he was 6 years old and still at his mama’s side. After separating them, he learned that he could push people around because of his size. It’s been amazing to watch Monica’s patience with him and to see him respond to her gentle, natural methods! I am so glad we found Monica and anxiously await to see the beautiful boy Jackson will become!" Vicky Karder Vaughan, horse behavior rehabilitation services

"I have known Monica since she was a horse crazy teenager ,passionate about her horse. Her determination and drive to provide a safe learning/relearning/rehabbing of each individual horse insures a positive outcome. Her compassion & skill with these glorious giant creatures she consistently displays will certainly provide the desired results . Her gentle,firm competent ways are the best I have ever seen & I have seen a few . I wholeheartedly give my stamp of approval, worth every moment and every cent . But remember, she teaches your horse and you. You ALL have to do the work. Nothing happens instantly. Results take time and work." Kelli Thomspon, longtime auditor

"I have known Monica for several years and she is truly the Horse whisperer." Leah Westover, horse training auditor

"You couldn't ask for a better horsewoman to dedicate her time, love and energy to helping these majestic beautiful creatures, and their humans. Truly an amazing woman!!" Rhonda Wright, longtime auditor

"I have worked with her when I was in school and I can say she is amazing she helped me out and made me a better rider she worked with me in a way I could understand she cares bout the people she works with and I am lucky to have been able to work with her." Aiden Koenig, former student

"Monica has helped me so much with my horses, teaching me how to overcome problems I was having with my horses. She helped me with my confidence and taught me how to be a leader that my horses would want to follow." Raven Armishaw

"Just recently we had Monica help us with our horse loading. It was thought by everyone that he would not be able to load into a trailer again because of his lack of training (on our part), and recently being forced into the trailer, after falling back three times! I know it was a blessing then we contacted Monica. When she came to the ranch we had him at, there was a wonderful connection she had "right away" with him. I could see him telling her everything that happened to him and he just wanted to feel safe and secure in a humans hands. She gave that to him.There was NO falling back, no fight, no working till there was sweat pouring off him. Just firm loving leadership from Monica, and him accepting that! It was a beautiful site to see him walk in the trailer, walk out, and walk back in, and then bringing him home. Thank you Monica. My husband and I look forward to having you assist us in keeping all of us safe and sane as horse owners!" Karen Devine