Equine Assisted Learning & Wellness

One-on-one and group wellness programs for adults and kids

We’ve Moved!

Harmony and Horses now operates out of Oceanside Equestrian Center, located at 321 Wilshire Rd, Oceanside CA 92057.

The new facility offers additional space to continue growing and expanding our programs, including an indoor facility! Be on the lookout for exciting things to come in 2025!

Our Equine Assisted Learning Programs

We also offer gift cards which can be applied to our programs.

For Adults

For Kids & Teens

For Groups

Homeschool Enrichment Programs

What is Equine Assisted Learning?

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) uses horse interactions to foster personal growth, emotional healing, and skill development. By leveraging the sensitive and intuitive nature of horses, EAL enhances self-awareness, communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and more.

In a safe and supportive environment, participants engage in structured activities with horses, each designed to meet specific learning goals. These activities offer valuable insights and serve as metaphors for real-life challenges, promoting deeper understanding and personal reflection.

Guided by a trained facilitator, participants observe horse behavior and body language, reflecting on how these interactions mirror their own emotions and actions. EAL offers a transformative learning experience that deepens emotional intelligence and enhances personal development.


Equine Assisted Learning is not about horseback riding; instead, it focuses on ground-based activities and the relationship between humans and horses. The experience with horses provides immediate feedback, making it easier for participants to recognize patterns, behaviors, and emotional responses that can be transferred to their daily lives.

This form of learning has been found to be effective for a wide range of individuals, including those experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mental health diagnoses, those seeking personal growth, individuals with ADHD, autism, and other developmental disabilities, and more. It is also used in leadership training, corporate team-building, and personal development programs. The powerful and non-judgmental presence of horses allows for transformative learning experiences and personal growth.

Why Horses?

For millennia, the horse has stood by our side, selected by early humans not merely for practicality but for an inherent recognition of its spirited nature, mirroring our own.

Gazing into the profound, contemplative eyes of a horse and observing its genuine way of existence, we rediscover aspects of ourselves—our inner wildness, freedom, intuition, and presence. In their movements, we witness embodied grace, strength, and the poetic essence of being alive.

Horses have willingly shouldered our burdens and steadfastly led us into uncharted territories, their hoofbeats echoing the rhythm of human progress. The horse's generous and courageous spirit imparts lessons of humility, patience, resilience, and alignment with our instincts.

Despite their domestication, horses, as prey animals, remain astute observers, attuned to movement and emotion. They vigilantly scan their surroundings, adept at deciphering the body language and energy of all beings. Horses respond keenly to your non-verbal communication, becoming a powerful mirror reflecting your emotions, thoughts, and intentions without ego or judgment. This unique trait makes horses adept at guiding us to attune to our inner landscape, offering clarity on embracing new possibilities and moving forward authentically and true to ourselves.

What People Are Saying

  • "The horses are just the escape [my daughter] needs from the world she lives in that tells her to be more normal, and shouts sameness. The horses affirm that she is exactly who she is meant to be and that's a good thing. Her autism diagnosis is everything she's known but couldn't articulate and we couldn't discover until finding the right provider. The world she is living in is not accepting of her uniqueness and amazing qualities and finding you and the horses she gets to interact with is so affirming to who she is and will hopefully support her growth in confidence and awesome qualities. Thank you so much. I'm so excited to watch her grow and find her true Joy💜"

    -Christina

  • "Highly recommend! Brought my 8 yr old autistic son for a private 1:1 with Nicole and he absolutely loved it. Thank you Nicole! We will be back soon"

    -Lily

  • "Nicole and her horses are beyond amazing. If you are thinking of joining any of her programs, I would highly recommend it. She is kind and compassionate and really gets kids and teens. I truly can't recommend her enough! "

    -Heather

  • "You are changing her life one horse at a time"

    -Christina

  • "I think [ my daughter] really liked today! She even shared some details with me afterwards .That's big for her. It's usually: Mom I don't do questions!"

    -Tory

  • "It was lovely meeting you! [My daughter] really enjoyed her time with you and liked all the horses she met. She said Stella was her favorite!"

    -Galina

  • "Such a fun day today- definitely want to get [our son] back!"

    -Ray

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to

Healing, Hope & Harmony with Horses

Mission:

Our mission is to foster personal growth, emotional well-being, and learning by providing innovative equine assisted learning programs for all individuals who would benefit from this holistic therapeutic approach.

Vision:

Our vision at Harmony and Horses is to be a beacon of positive change, where the magic of equine-assisted learning becomes a catalyst for healing, resilience, and personal enlightenment. We aspire to create a community where the bond between humans and horses serves as a gateway to a harmonious and thriving existence, inspiring individuals to lead fulfilling lives and contribute to the well-being of the broader world.