Find Wild Horses Find Yourself® Alberta, Canada

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   Wild horse photographer and advocate Sandy Sharkey will be your expert guide on this adventure to find, observe and photograph the wild horses of Alberta, Canada.   

May is the perfect time of year to visit Alberta! 

The wild horses come down from the higher elevations to have their foals in early spring. The herd dynamics are spectacular to watch. Stallions are sparring with each other to collect mares, and it is breeding season. 

Certified Transformational Presence coach and equine-assisted facilitator Deborah Draves Legg will partner with the lodge’s domestic horses for group and private coaching sessions.

Discover what wants to be found inside of you!  

You’ll learn about herd behavior and relate it to human group dynamics. You'll also learn how to bring in a more natural and present state of being into your day-to-day life.   

Testimonial:

 "Upon arriving at the Alberta retreat, we were warmly welcomed by Debbie, Sandy Sharkey and the Panther River Lodge staff
The cabins were cozy and well maintained.
And we saw many wild horses along the way to the lodge!
Still, I was nervous about opening myself up and my issues to strangers! I decided I would not reveal anything about myself.
During equine assisted learning sessions, my attitude changed rapidly. First, I saw a red chestnut gelding and started to cry. I couldn’t look at him because I had lost a mare with vastly similar appearance. I told Debbie this. Her reply was, “Well, I guess you should work with him.”
With her gentle direction and the assistance of another participant, I was leaning over his back and attempting to work through my guilt over my mare’s death. 
There were some other more intense activities that allowed us to release the anger and frustration we had held for a lifetime. So much for revealing nothing. 
The wild horse excursions were truly magical. We encountered roughly 100 - 150 'wildies' through the week and a couple dozen foals. 
It was lovely to work and live with like-minded individuals.
Overall it was an amazing experience!
I highly recommend this retreat." 

 This event meets the prerequisite for Eponicity’s EAL facilitator certification. Click here for more information on this unique training program.

   Location: The Lodge at Panther River

 6-nights 7-days 

Session One May 1-7, 2023 

Session Two May 8-14, 2023 

April 30/May 7 - Arrive Calgary, Alberta (YYC). Spend the night at an airport hotel. We have special rates at the Airport Hilton Garden Inn. (Not included in the package rate.) 

May 1/May 8 – Transport to The Lodge at Panther River from the Airport Hilton Garden Inn (9 am) 

May 2-6/May 9-13

Mornings: Half of the group ventures out to observe and photograph wild horses with Sandy and the other half experiences equine supported learning with Deborah and the domestic horses at the lodge. 

Afternoons: Sandy brings guests to experience wild horses and wilderness and Deborah offers private coaching sessions. You may opt to go horseback riding (not included in the rate). One afternoon we will hike to a beautiful waterfall.  

Mid-week, we will enjoy a presentation by Darrell Glover, founder of Help Alberta’s Wildies Society. $100 on behalf of each guest will be donated to this wonderful organization to help keep Alberta's wild horses protected for future generations. 

Evenings: campfires, stories and comradery.

May 7/May 14 - Departure for the airport. All flights should be scheduled to depart AFTER 12 noon.   

Rates: 

Start at $3350/per person (USD) for standard double occupancy. 

Rooms will be reserved on a first come first serve basis.  

Click here for the property map, lodging and rate options.

Limited to 12 people per session

$1000 deposit to secure your spot. 

Refundable less a 5% service charge until March 1st, 2023. 

Balance due by March 1st, 2023

No refunds or credits will be offered after March 1st, 2023. 

Rate includes: Lodging, meals, activity as mentioned, ground transportation, tax, and tips. 

 Not included: Horseback riding or other lodge-based offering, alcohol, soda.  

 Trip insurance is mandatory to cover your costs if you require emergency medical care or need to cancel.