The Horse Sense Way

A Professional Development Journey for Equine Specialists and Equine-Assisted Services Professionals

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A comprehensive professional development course for Equine Specialists and Equine-Assisted Services professionals

Created and led by Shannon Knapp, M.A., this eight-month learning experience draws on her more than 25 years of experience in the field and the insights shared in her books, More Than a Mirror and Horse Sense, Business Sense.

The Horse Sense Way is not a certification.

This is Not a Modality.

This is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Approach.

It is about developing the knowledge, judgment, and confidence to discover what works best for your clients, your horses, your team, and your program.

The Horse Sense Way is a deep exploration of the work we do - examining the realities, challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities of serving clients alongside horses.

Four Core Learning Modules

• Becoming the Equine Specialist

• Understanding the Horse

• The Art of Facilitation

• Building a Sustainable Practice

Includes

✓ Monthly live online learning sessions

✓ Discussion and guided reading

✓ Practical tools and real-world application

✓ Two-day in-person facilitation intensive

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Day One

Arrive & Meet

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Two

Set Intentions & Reflect

Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Three

Look Forward & Wrap Up

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

  • "What I love most is the flexibility. I can go at my own pace, revisit lessons, and keep learning whenever it works for me."

    Former Customer

  • "Even as a total beginner, I never felt lost. The step-by-step structure and encouragement along the way made all the difference."

    Former Customer

  • "This has been such a worthwhile investment in myself."

    Former Customer

How It Works

  • Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.

  • Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.

  • After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.

  • We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.

  • Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.

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