At Bonanza The Land, we offer Horse Therapy Sessions and Nervous System Regulation with Horses in a peaceful natural setting. Guided by the horses, these experiences help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, release stress, and find greater balance and emotional wellbeing. No horse experience is needed—just an open mind and a willingness to be present.
Horse Therapy
Our horse therapy sessions are based on the Contextual Horse Therapy (CHT) developed by Hesther Selbeck. CHT is a form of Systemic Therapy in which horses are used as co-therapists. The interaction with the horses provides a (deep) experiential form of therapy where people can get in touch with their emotions and are mirrored in their behavior.
This unique form of therapy harnesses the bond between human and horse to promote emotional healing, reduce stress, and enhance personal growth.
During these sessions, you will work closely with our trained facilitator, Carine can den Berg, and our horses to improve emotional well-being, enhance self-awareness, and reduce stress. It may also be helpful in times of transformation or deep personal life change. The calming presence of the horse creates a safe environment for reflection and healing.
Benefits: Enhances emotional balance, builds trust and self-confidence, reduces stress, improves communication skills, and nurtures personal growth.
Who is horse therapy for?
Horse therapy can be deeply supportive for adults and adolescents who are seeking personal growth, emotional support, or healing. Sessions can be done individually or together with a friend or family member, offering a safe and meaningful space to explore relationships, strengthen communication, and build trust.
Whether you are navigating a period of change, carrying emotional burdens, feeling disconnected, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, the presence of the horse provides grounded, non-judgmental guidance. This form of therapy can help you reconnect with your emotions, develop greater self-awareness, and find clarity in moments of uncertainty.
Horse therapy is suitable for anyone longing to slow down, reflect, and open space for healing and transformation.
Duration: 60 – 75 min
Price: €60,-
” To receive the horse therapy has been a deep eye-opening journey for me. I found clarity and answers while connecting with these majestic beings. The feeling of unity, of being one with the horse, transcended words, a pure and instinctive communication. It was like peeling back the layers of an onion….. Initially, I thought the “skin” was the problem, but during the therapy I realized it was just the surface… my wound was deeper than I thought. I discovered that to heal my wound that makes me feel depressed and stuck is up to me…. the therapy helped me to see clear that all I need is to create more moments of happiness and connection. It’s an experience that will continue to echo in my journey of self-discovery and healing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
~ Ariana
”I had the most magical and unexpected stay at Bonanza. Everything about my time there felt touched by something special.
The highlight was the full-moon ride on the beach, truly beyond words. You have to experience it yourself: the power of riding in silence, connected with the horses, the ocean, and an incredible group of women. It was pure presence and beauty.
I also enjoyed two deeply soothing massages and two horse-therapy sessions that I found incredibly interesting. Setting an intention at the beginning of each session allowed me to witness how intuitively the horses responded, showing me exactly what I needed to see, communicating with a kind of intelligence that requires no words. I appreciated that more than anything.
I truly recommend spending time in this place and being around these horses, such gentle, wise, and remarkably sensitive beings.
~ Renata
Nervous System Regulation with Horses
Nervous System Regulation Sessions with Horses
with Virginie Freire
These sessions are an invitation to slow down, reconnect with your body and gently restore a sense of safety from within.
Guided by somatic practices and supported by the quiet wisdom of the horses, each session is unique and unfolds at the rhythm of your nervous system. It is a space to listen, feel and allow your body to remember its natural capacity for regulation and healing.
The horses are not a tool; they are active participants in the process. Their presence, sensitivity and authenticity invite us into deeper presence, offering honest reflection without judgement.
What to expect:
~ 60–90 minute individual session
~ Conscious breathing practices
~ Somatic awareness and gentle nervous system regulation
~ Conscious touch (when appropriate)
~ Acupressure
~ Trauma Release practices (TRE®️ inspired when suitable)
~ Healing songs and intuitive live singing offered especially for you
~ Time in silence, connection and presence with the horses
**The horses are the true guides. Their presence becomes a mirror, inviting regulation, authenticity and connection.**
No previous experience with horses or somatic work is needed—only a willingness to meet yourself with curiosity and kindness.
Price: €75,-
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