The Embodied Horsewomanship Online Course
An immersive online journey into Equine Guided Empowerment® & Somatic Reprogramming®
Transform your Relationship with your Horse and YourSelf
The core purpose of the online Embodied Horsewomanship course is to introduce you to The Reflective Horse® philosophy, which cultivates deeper, more authentic connections between individuals, their horses, and themselves.
Through the modalities of Equine Guided Empowerment® and Somatic Reprogramming® the course offers a transformative approach based on horse-herd dynamics and the self-honoring, relational qualities of the Lead Mare — the matriarchal direction-setter of a wild herd — leading embodied transformation on personal, relational, spiritual and physical levels. With over two decades of development, this approach has profoundly impacted hundreds of people, and their horses, promoting healing and personal empowerment through somatic practices, now available to you in your own home, pasture and barn.
The Embodied Horsewomanship online course invites you to explore the subtle, energetic communication that exists between horses and humans. Horses are constantly engaging with each other, asking energetic questions like, "Where are you?" and "Who is leading?" These inquiries are not about hierarchy or dominance, but about sensing balance and harmony — critical to their survival. As Rupert Sheldrake's research into Morphic Fields suggests, horses possess an extraordinary spatial awareness that allows them to navigate and connect energetically with one another, the environment, and with humans. In this course, you will deepen your understanding of your own energetic field and discover how horses communicate through energy. This powerful practice of energetic attunement will not only enhance your interactions with horses but will also create lasting shifts in how you engage with the world around you, bringing more awareness, balance, and connection into your daily life and relationships.
Transform relationship
through the energy dynamics of horses.
Program Overview and Benefits
The Embodied Horsewomanship online course introduces The Reflective Horse® philosophy, fostering deeper connections with horses and oneself. Through Equine Guided Empowerment® and Somatic Reprogramming®, it draws on horse-herd dynamics and the Lead Mare’s wisdom to guide personal, relational, spiritual, and physical transformation.
What’s Inside the Course
14 Core Embodiment Practices
Each includes:
— Guided Activity & Theory video
— Full-length Activity version with debriefImportant: Some practices require a human or horse partner.
Downloadable/printable Activity Packet with full activity breakdowns and debriefs with guided prompts and reflections
6 Supportive Webinars
Featuring guest teachers aligned with TRH including: Emily Anderson, Mosie Trewhitt, Tara Davis, Kerri Lake, Brad Gallup, and Noëlle Floyd.Additional Reading & Film Suggestions
— 6 recommended books
— 3 inspiring films to deepen your understanding
Experience connection
rooted in authentic expression.
The Reflective Horse® philosophy
At The Reflective Horse®, we understand that horses and nature allow us access and guidance to “coming home” to our own true nature and reconnection with the essence of ourselves, beyond the limitations of our conditioned ego mind, revealing our connection and relationship to everyone and everything around us.
Our partnership with horses is one of allegiance, presence and growth, fostering a bond based in affinity. This is a philosophy that has unfolded over time, recognising that in order to know ourselves we have to look at the parts that we have dismissed or put aside. It is a journey of self-realization. A path through many veils of deepening awareness. Partnering with free-roaming horses accelerates our experience of ourselves, as they reflect so purely the energy we present to them. With no judgement or agenda, they meet us exactly where we are.
At The Reflective Horse® we partner with free horses who are neither subjugated nor used for human gratification. Our philosophy lies in the knowledge that horses, in their natural habitat, free to fully express themselves, are the greatest teachers, allowing us to explore and develop ourselves as harmonious, embodied and free individuals. We experience that dominance, constraints, or tools of control are not conducive to authentic relationships with horses or ourselves. Like any relationship, the willingness to show up truthfully, with trust, courage, compassion and self-honoring, allows the horse freedom to be a willing partner, pointing us inward, toward our true nature.
Awaken self-awareness
through embodied somatic practices.
Meet Your Guide: Cassandra Ogier
Cassandra is a pioneer in equine-guided experiences with free-roaming horses and a respected leader in the fields of Equine Guided Education and Equine Assisted Therapy.
With 25 years of professional experience, she has crafted and developed innovative horse-based personal reflection and educational programs. She is the creator of Equine Guided Empowerment®, Somatic Reprogramming®, Somatic Riding®, and The Reflective Horse® Mastery — facilitator training. She is a certified Equine Guided Educator, coach, and mentor and a lifelong student of somatic embodiment practices, and the nature of the divine feminine.
Her approach to Equine Guided Empowerment® focuses on the deep partnership between horses and humans, rooted in mutual respect and a shared pursuit of freedom, awareness, and insight. Her groundbreaking somatic experiences immerses individuals in the living intelligence of free-roaming horses and nature, offering profound transformation through integrating ancient embodiment practices woven with the energetic connection of wild horse herd-dynamics.
Cassandra believes that somatic, nature-based experiences are a powerful gateway to freedom beyond the limits of the mind, guiding individuals toward simplicity, clarity, and a deep connection with their true self.
What our community is saying…
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"This course met me in a place I didn’t even realize I was longing to be seen. I came hoping to learn new horsemanship tools and I left with something far more profound: a relationship with my horse rooted in mutual respect, quiet presence, and deep listening. The practices helped me return to myself in a way that rippled far beyond the barn. It’s not just a course. It’s a reclamation."
- Mara
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"I’ve spent over 30 years working with horses and thought I’d seen it all. This course invited me into a completely different way of being. One where leadership doesn’t come from pressure or performance but from presence. It humbled me, opened me, and changed how I show up not just with horses but with my partner, my kids, and myself."
- James
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"I came into this course never having worked with horses before and feeling unsure if I even belonged in this space. But from the first lesson I felt held. The way the course weaves together somatic awareness, emotional honesty, and herd wisdom is unlike anything I’ve experienced. I didn’t just learn about horses. I learned how to listen to my body, soften into trust, and walk through the world a little more awake."
- Alina
FAQs
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Embodied Horsewomanship is an online 14-practice journey exploring connection, presence, and energetic communication with horses. It blends Equine Guided Empowerment® and Somatic Reprogramming® to support self-awareness, healing, and transformation—both in and out of the pasture.
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Absolutely. While it is rooted in horse-herd dynamics, the work centers on personal embodiment, relational clarity, and energetic integrity—beneficial for anyone on a self-development journey.
Please note there are 3 practices that require a horse(s) and 6 practices that will require a human partner.
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An open heart and mind
Ideally a computer but the course is mobile compatible
Wi-Fi connection
Journal and favorite pen
Rope (here’s what we use!)
Lunge whip (6-8 feet long)
Some practices will require a horse or a human partner
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Yes; however, many practices can be done without a horse, or with horses you have access to. Owning a horse is not required.
Observing horses or simply engaging in the somatic work solo will still offer deep insights and growth.
There are 3 practices where horse(s) are required during the activity.
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Yes - there are 6 practices where a partner is required. Please note there are also 3 practices that will require horse(s).
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There are 14 embodiment practices with 2 lessons each, along with debriefs, readings, and supportive videos. You can move at your own pace, but many students choose to work through 1–2 practices per week.
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It is self-paced and designed to be immersive.
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Guided theory and activity breakdowns in the form of downloadable PDFs (for fieldwork + journaling)
Reflective debrief prompts
Webinars from leaders in the equine community
Additional reading and films
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Yes! This course is the required foundation if you wish to become a facilitator through The Reflective Horse® Mastery Program.
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Embodied Horsewomanship is not a riding course or technical training. It invites you into a different way of being with horses—one rooted in mutual respect, energetic awareness, and co-regulation.
Rather than focusing on performance or control, this work is about presence, listening, and deep relational connection—guided by the innate wisdom of free-roaming horses and the subtle intelligence of the body.
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Acknowledgements
This online course is a collaborative creation made possible by many generous, skilled, and heartfelt contributions.
Executive Producers
Cassandra Ogier / TRH Team
Noëlle Floyd / NF+ Team
Director/Producer
Taren Maroun
Camera
René Das
Editor & Second Camera
Amelia Nalli
Location/Land
Table Mountain Ranch, Lander, Wyoming, with the Herd on the traditional lands of the Eastern Shoshone, Northern Arapaho, and Cheyenne Peoples.
Hosts
Soleiana Abernathy, Family & Herd
Styling
Greer Freed, Womenfolk, Jackson Hole.
Makeup
Iris & Romeo
Talent
Benjamin Karczewski & Soleiana Abernathy
Nourishment
Coral Algra
Online Course Creative & Community Elevation
Margaret Taylor
Marketing Maven
Morgan Saunders
Website Photography
Taren Maroun
Special Thanks
Krista Raine