our services
Conscious Horsemanship Sessions
Private, tailored sessions for horse owners who want deeper connection, clear communication, and a more attuned partnership.
These sessions focus on:
Understanding the horse’s natural behaviour
Nervous system awareness (horse + human)
Presence-based handling
Building trust and softness
Groundwork, observation, interaction
Improving relationship patterns
Helping owners interpret their horse’s signals
From R800 | $50 p/h in person and Online Sessions Available
Equine Connection Experiences
Guided experiences designed to deepen awareness, presence, and harmony with horses.
These experiences include:
Time in the field
Herd dynamics observation
Presence exercises
Energetic awareness
Guided interaction with the herd
Learning to connect without pressure or expectation
Perfect for:
beginners
horse owners
people wanting a softer, slower approach
those wanting to reconnect with horses in a natural, conscious way
From R200pp Group Sessions and R350pp 1 on 1
Crestholme, Durban, South Africa
Soul Coaching with Horses
A guided, nervous-system–aware experience in the free-roaming herd led by Gaylene Diedericks – Soul Coach of Soul Rise Journeys.
Our horses live naturally and choose how — or whether — to interact.
During an immersion, you are supported to slow down, settle your body, and attune to the herd and land. The session unfolds organically based on your energy and the horses’ choice to engage.
What’s Included
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Gentle grounding + breathwork
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Soul Coaching
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Quiet time in the field with the herd
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Intuitive reflections + integration
No expectations, no pressure — just authentic connection in a natural herd environment.
R1150 Per Session
Crestholme, Durban, South Africa
Equine Communication Sessions with Gaylene
Professional intuitive communication to help you understand your horse on a deeper, soul-aware, emotional, and behavioural level.
These sessions offer insight into:
What your horse is feeling
What they need from you
Emotional or behavioural concerns
Herd dynamics and relationships
Any stress, discomfort, or confusion
Messages your horse wants to share
How they experience you as their partner
This is your pure psychic mediumship + intuitive communication service — not training, but direct connection and translation.
Online and In person
R600 | $37 for 30 mins
R800 | $50 for 45 mins
R1250 | $77 for 1 Hour
Depending on Exchange Rate
Barefoot Trimming Consulting with Nicola
Holistic, horse-centred barefoot guidance for soundness, comfort, and long-term hoof health.
Nicola offers professional barefoot trimming consultations focused on the whole horse — lifestyle, movement, diet, posture, environment, and emotional wellbeing.
Her approach is gentle, informed, and rooted in understanding how the hoof reflects the entire horse.
Includes
Hoof assessment + movement evaluation
Lifestyle and environment review
Diet + mineral considerations
Trimming recommendations
Transition guidance (shod → barefoot)
Ongoing support plan for the horse and owner
Nicola’s work is grounded, compassionate, and always centred on what the horse needs to thrive naturally.
From R450 | $28
Herd Synergy
Team Building with the Herd
Step out of the boardroom and into a space where leadership, communication, and connection are experienced, not taught.
Herd Synergy is a facilitated, ground-based team experience where horses become mirrors for human behaviour. Without words, titles, or hierarchy, the herd reflects what is really happening beneath the surface of your team dynamics — how you lead, how you communicate, how you respond under pressure, and how you work together.
This is not about horsemanship. It’s about awareness.
Through guided interactions with the herd, teams begin to see patterns that are often invisible in traditional environments — miscommunication, unclear leadership, lack of trust, or disconnection. And more importantly, they begin to feel what authentic leadership and collaboration actually require.
The horses respond to nervous system states, intention, and presence. They don’t follow authority — they respond to clarity, safety, and congruence. This creates a powerful, immediate feedback loop that cannot be ignored or intellectualised.
What this experience explores
- Leadership presence and authenticity
- Communication beyond words
- Trust, boundaries, and respect
- Emotional awareness and regulation
- Team dynamics and collaboration
- Individual roles within a group system
What to expect
- Ground-based interactions with the herd (no riding)
- Facilitated group exercises and reflection
- Real-time feedback through the horses’ responses
- A safe, contained space for insight and growth
Ideal for
- Corporate teams
- Leadership groups
- Small businesses and teams in transition
- Teams needing improved communication and cohesion
Format options
Half-day or full-day experiences available
Customised sessions depending on team size and goals
Price in Request
Why People Choose Us
1. Two Practitioners, One Aligned Philosophy
Gaylene and Nicola bring complementary expertise — conscious horsemanship, intuitive communication, equine connection, and holistic barefoot consulting — all rooted in the same values of presence, respect, and partnership.
2. A True Whole-Horse Approach
From behaviour, energy, and connection to hooves, environment, and lifestyle — every part of the horse is considered. Nothing is treated in isolation.
3. Ethical, Horse-Led Experiences
Whether it’s horsemanship, communication, trimming, or field immersions, the horses choose how and when to engage. Your journey is guided by what is natural, authentic, and consent-based.
4. Supportive, Non-Judgmental Guidance
Both of you bring compassion, clarity, and deep understanding — meeting horses and humans exactly where they are, with no ego and no pressure.
5. A Natural Free-Roaming Herd Environment
All sessions occur in a spacious, natural setting where the herd can express themselves freely — allowing for honest connection, real insight, and meaningful partnership.