Our mission:
to provide a forever home and to care for our herd of rescued horses. To educate and enlighten people through the natural interaction with horses. Our goal:
to create a compassionate and non-judgmental space where the horses and humans can interact and learn from each other. Our process:
Natural Equine Interactive Growth and Healing is a holistic approach to equine-assisted services
that integrates yoga philosophy, natural horsemanship principles, and trauma-informed science to create a profound connection between humans and horses. This method acknowledges the innate wisdom of both horse and human, fostering mutual healing, personal growth, and deeper communication through mindful presence, breathwork, movement, and trust-based interactions. At its core, this approach is rooted in the understanding that horses are highly sensitive, sentient beings that respond to our energy, emotions, and body language. By incorporating yogic philosophy such as breath awareness, balance, and mindfulness, we learn to regulate our nervous system, enhancing our ability to connect with horses in a more grounded and centered way. The basic principles of natural horsemanship provide the foundation for ethical, respectful, and intuitive communication, moving beyond dominance-based training into a cooperative, heart-centered relationship. It encourages partnering with the horse rather than controlling it, honoring its natural instincts and basic needs. Through a trauma-informed lens, we recognize that both horses and humans carry past experiences that shape behavior, trust, and resilience. Understanding the impact of trauma on the nervous system allows for healing interactions that prioritize safety, attunement, and co-regulation. We create an environment that prioritizes the relationship that both honors consent and offers choice through mutual requests for connection. This idea of choice encourages us to stay present to what is and empowers both the horses and humans to move toward emotional balance, confidence, and inner peace. This integrative practice is not about riding or performance—it is about presence, connection, and mutual transformation. Whether seeking personal growth, emotional healing, or a deeper relationship with horses, this approach offers a nurturing space where both human and horse can heal, learn, and thrive—together. We offer private and semi-private sessions and workshops both scheduled and customized. Please check the calendar for scheduled workshops. For booking, questions or to set up a complimentary phone call,
please email us here at thehealingequineranch@gmail.com
About us:
The Healing Equine Ranch, founded in 2007 by Kiki Ebsen, is a nonprofit organization located in the Santa Monica mountains of California, with a sole purpose to care for its small herd of rescued horses and share them with those who wish to learn more about them and themselves. Certifications and Ongoing Credentialing
Kiki is a registered yoga teacher (RYT500) and has additional certificates through Yoga 12 Step Recovery and Stanford Medicine's YogaX Mental Health program. Additionally, she is a Masterson Method Equine Specialist (MMES) certified to offer and teach specific equine bodywork techniques within the Equine Assisted Services Community. Kiki is Level 2 trained through the Natural Lifemanship Institute and is currently in the process of dual certification as both a practitioner and equine specialist (NLC-P, EP) to provide Trauma-Informed Equine Assisted Services. "Kiki has a special talent for decoding both, human and animal energy. Her desire for the participant to come away from her clinics better is both sincere and transformative."
