The Relational Herd

Learning Through Relationship, Presence, and Partnership

At The Relational Herd, horses are our partners in a process of reflection, discovery, and growth.

These experiences are about learning to notice—how we show up in relationship, how we navigate uncertainty, how we communicate, lead, trust, and respond to challenge.

Working alongside horses offers a unique opportunity to slow down, become more present, and explore new possibilities for living and relating.

No horse experience is required.

Why horses?

Horses live fully in the present moment. They respond honestly to what is happening in the here and now, often revealing patterns, insights, and learning we may not notice by ourselves.

Through experiences with horses, we often are more able to grow:

  • Greater self-awareness

  • Increased confidence and resilience

  • Clarity during times of transition

  • New perspectives on relationships

  • Deeper trust in ourselves and each other

  • A greater capacity for presence and discernment

The learning emerges through the relationship.

What can you expect?

Experiences take place on the ground alongside horse partners.

Sessions may include:

  • Observation and reflection

  • Guided experiential activities

  • Individual and group dialogue

  • Time for noticing, meaning-making, and integration

Each experience is adapted to the needs and interests of participants.

What guides us?

The Relational Herd is informed by:

  • Social construction and relational practice

  • Dialogic and strengths-based approaches

  • Equine-facilitated learning

  • Mindfulness and presence practices

  • Solutions-focused coaching

We work together to create conditions for learning and growth.

Who might be interested?

Individuals

People seeking greater clarity, confidence, or connection during times of change, transition, or personal growth.

Leaders

Leaders, coaches, facilitators interested in exploring presence, communication, relational intelligence, and authentic influence.

Families

Individuals navigating caregiving, life transitions, grief, aging, or changing family relationships.

Teams

Organizations and groups seeking to strengthen trust, collaboration, communication, and collective capacity.

You can find Kristin with the herd at Soul Barn at Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills, GA

Kristin is a certified Professional Equine Facilitated Learning Facilitator with The HERD Institute and is also certified with H.E.A.L. (Human-Equine Assisted Learning). She is a PATH Intl. member and is in the process of becoming a PATH Intl. Equine-assisted Learning Facilitator.

  • An Invitation

    • What becomes possible when we slow down enough to notice the here and now?

    • What might we learn about ourselves and each other through relationship?

    • What wisdom becomes available when begin listening to what is emerging?

    The Relational Herd offers a space to explore these questions—with horses, with others, and with ourselves.