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THE STEADY REIN

  Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Group 

 Cultivating Inner Peace and Resilience for Those Living with Anxiety and Stress 

Register Today

What is The Steady Rein?

Equine Therapy

 Equine-Assisted Therapy is a powerful approach that helps individuals manage anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm. By interacting with horses, participants gain insight, develop emotional regulation skills, and experience a deep sense of calm and connection. 

Key Features

  • No horse experience needed
  • Gentle, nature-based environment
  • Sessions led by licensed therapists and trained equine specialists

Why Horses?

  •  Horses mirror human emotion without judgment
  • Their natural herd behavior models emotional honesty and calm presence
  • Helps participants tune into and regulate their nervous system

What's So Great About Horses

Many horse owners speak of the remarkable “therapeutic” value horses provide. Spending time in the barn—grooming, feeding, and caring for them—not only reduces stress and lowers blood pressure but also enhances overall well-being.


The profound depth of connection and companionship we experience with horses forms the foundation for personal growth and healing. Simply being with horses is its own form of “therapy.”


There is undeniable healing power in the way we connect with these magnificent animals.

How?

 Horses have an extraordinary ability to sense emotions that often lie beneath the surface—sometimes even before we are consciously aware of them. As prey animals, they rely on highly tuned emotional senses as a survival tool and naturally respond to the emotions of their herd.


Within the herd environment, horses are transparent and intentional in expressing their feelings. Their authenticity and honesty make them exceptional partners on the journey to emotional growth and well-being.

So What?

 Horses have the unique potential to act as emotional mirrors for humans, sensing and responding to our feelings almost instantly. By reflecting our emotions back to us, they provide feedback in a way that feels neither intrusive nor judgmental. This gentle yet profound interaction creates an opportunity to experience a sense of freedom like never before. 

What You Can Expect

  •  Decrease in stress and anxiety levels
  • Greater emotional awareness and resilience
  • Improved self-confidence and self-regulation
  • Sense of calm, connection, and personal growth
  • Alternative to traditional talk therapy

Meet The Facilitators

Michelle Neustaedter

Michelle Neustaedter

Michelle Neustaedter

 Michelle is a counselling therapist whose goal is to help others succeed. Michelle has been working in mental health since 2009. She holds a doctorate in counselling and psychotherapy, and is certified as a counsellor (CCPA), counselling therapist (ACTA), coach (JMT), and trainer (JMT) 

Nikki Harris

Michelle Neustaedter

Michelle Neustaedter

Nikki holds an MA in Counselling from City University. With a strong foundation in Psychology and a minor in French from her BA at Mount Royal University. She is driven by a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and transitions.

How It Works

Session Length - 3 hours


Frequency - Saturday, Sunday morning for 3 weekends - see below for specific dates


Pricing - $100 deposit then 3 payments of $250 each, this is covered under most insurance plans

Locations

Central Alberta Equine Rehab & Wellness Centre

 30363 Range Rd 12, Carstairs 

Is This Right for You?

 This program may be a great fit if you: 











Additional Information

The program consists of six sessions, each focusing on a core concept such as trauma, anxiety, stress, or grief, and exploring how these challenges interact and impact one another.


In each session, we discuss tools for navigating these emotions, including emotional regulation, understanding zones of regulation, strategies to refocus or calm the body and mind, setting boundaries (both with ourselves and others), and much more.


Mindfulness and grounding strategies are integrated into every session, ensuring you learn a new tool each week. These skills are then applied during interactive experiences with the horses.


The horses play a vital role in this program. As prey animals, they rely on interpreting emotions in their environment and connecting with humans by reading their emotions. This unique ability allows participants to apply what they’ve learned in a meaningful and transformative way through their interactions with these incredible animals.

Learn More

Only 6 Spots available


$850 + gst 


or


3 payments of $250

plus

$100 deposit at time of registration 

Register Now!

Ready to begin your journey to calm and clarity?

Reserve your spot today!Contact us

Events

07/05/2025

Session 1

10:00am

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1:00pm

Central Alberta Equine Rehab & Wellness Centre

07/05/2025

Session 1

10:00am

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1:00pm

Central Alberta Equine Rehab & Wellness Centre

07/06/2025

Session 2

10:00am

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1:00pm

Central Alberta Equine Rehab & Wellness Centre

07/06/2025

Session 2

10:00am

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1:00pm

Central Alberta Equine Rehab & Wellness Centre

07/12/2025

Session 3

10:00am

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1:00pm

Central Alberta Equine Rehab & Wellness Centre

07/12/2025

Session 3

10:00am

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1:00pm

Central Alberta Equine Rehab & Wellness Centre

07/13/2025

Session 4

10:00am

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1:00pm

Central Alberta Equine Rehab & Wellness Centre

07/13/2025

Session 4

10:00am

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1:00pm

Central Alberta Equine Rehab & Wellness Centre

07/19/2025

Session 5

10:00am

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1:00pm

Central Alberta Equine Rehab & Wellness Centre

07/19/2025

Session 5

10:00am

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1:00pm

Central Alberta Equine Rehab & Wellness Centre

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