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Find Wild Horses Find Yourself® Alberta, Canada 2024
Find Wild Horses
Retreat Details and Planning
Find Wild Horses
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 spectacula
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.
Find Yourself
Retreat Details and Planning
Find Wild Horses
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
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.
This event meets the prerequisite for Eponicity’s EAL facilitator certification. Click here for more information on this unique training program.
Retreat Details and Planning
Retreat Details and Planning
Retreat Details and Planning
Location: The Lodge at Panther River
6-nights 7-days
Session One April 28 - May 4, 2024
Session Two May 6-12, 2024
April 27/May 5 - Arrive in 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.)
April 28/May 6 – Transport to The Lodge at
Location: The Lodge at Panther River
6-nights 7-days
Session One April 28 - May 4, 2024
Session Two May 6-12, 2024
April 27/May 5 - Arrive in 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.)
April 28/May 6 – Transport to The Lodge at Panther River from the Airport Hilton Garden Inn (9 am)
April 29-May 3/May 7 - 11
Mornings: Half of the group ventures out to observe and photograph wild horses with Sandy and the other half experiences group 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 equine coaching sessions. 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 4/May 12 - Departure for the airport. All flights should be scheduled to depart AFTER 12 noon.
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Our retreats help to fund advocacy for wild horses. Retreat participants enjoy the company of like-minded people and form lifelong friendships. We travel to stunning locations, where in addition to finding wild horses, there is time set aside for mindfulness activities and equine coaching with domestic horses.
Traveling with us is traveling with purpose; where you will find wild horses and find yourself.
How it all started! Find Wild Horses Find Yourself retreats help to save wild horses.
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Rates:
Start at $3990/per person (USD)
There are a limited number of single spaces.
Rooms will be reserved on a first-come first-serve basis.
For lodging options and rates click here
Limited to 12 people per session
$1000 deposit to secure your spot.
Refundable less a 5% service charge until March 1st, 2024.
Balance due by March 1st, 2024
No refunds or credits will be offered after March 1st, 2024.
Rate includes: Lodging, meals, activity as mentioned, ground transportation, tax, and tips.
Not included: Lodge-based offerings, alcohol, soda.
Testimonials
Extraordinary and Beyond Expectation!
Extraordinary and Beyond Expectation!
Extraordinary and Beyond Expectation!
"Everything about Alberta Find Wild Horses Find Yourself with Sandy and Debbie was extraordinary and beyond expectation!
Exploring the Canadian Rocky foothills while viewing and photographing stunning bands of wild horses, learning about herd dynamics, and witnessing their deep familial bonds felt like an opportunity of a lifetime.
Sandy was great fun to be with and incredibly generous in sharing knowledge about the wild horses she cherishes and works so hard to protect. She also offered endless encouragement and tips on how to get the best photographs.
Coaching sessions with Debbie took place with domesticated horses at the lodge and was what I found to be a unique, profound, and deeply emotional experience. I felt supported, safe, and connected to the horse, as Debbie guided this very special intuitive process.
The camaraderie among the entire group was very genuine, I feel as though I’ve made friends for life and look forward to our next opportunity together.
All of the meals at Panther Lodge were made with care and fresh ingredients, everything was tasty and healthy. The cabins were clean and comfortable and the staff was fantastic.
I opted to take a helicopter ride from the lodge to a glacial lake high in the Rockies, like everything else during the week, it was a spectacular and unforgettable experience!"
~ Debby A.- Alberta 2023 ~
Gateway to the Soul
Extraordinary and Beyond Expectation!
Extraordinary and Beyond Expectation!
"Horses, both wild and domestic, are a gateway to the soul. They can heal you from within and give you joy. This spectacular retreat in Alberta, hosted by Debbie and Sandy, is held in a gorgeous location with beautiful scenery and wildlife. Through each of their sessions, whether with the ranch horses or out photographing the wild horses, you can explore yourself and what horses can bring to you. Healing yourself, gorgeous horses, and the opportunity to create lifelong friendships is what this retreat is all about and I highly recommend it!"
~Heather - Alberta 2023~
Life changing. Life affirming.
Life changing. Life affirming.
Life changing. Life affirming.
My time with Eponicity was incredible. The experience of allowing a horse to share his soul and to show me what I needed was one of the most profound moments of my life. Deborah's wisdom and experience provided the space and support to allow that horse-human bond to speak for itself. I cannot thank her enough.
Spending a week with Sandy Sharkey was an incredible privilege. Sandy is a world-class photographer who gave us a real insight into her huge knowledge and compassion for the struggles facing the wild horses of Alberta. It was so humbling to witness her commitment and dedication to saving these beautiful wildies and protecting their right to be free to live in their wild spaces without fear or disturbance from human activities.
Both Deborah and Sandy worked incredibly hard sharing their love and respect for horses. They gave us unlimited access to their knowledge and experience They never stopped giving! They were always helping, teaching, and supporting us. I cannot thank them enough.
The interactions and insights I discovered by being with horses were made all the more exciting and memorable because of the group of people around me. I spent time with the most fantastic women! We shared, we laughed, we cried and we supported each other throughout the process of digging deep into our lives and facing the challenges. I have made friends for life.
The Lodge at Panther River was the perfect place for this retreat. It was in beautiful surroundings and hosted by the most generous and hard-working people. Jessica and her team made sure we wanted for nothing. The food was beautiful and delicious. We all asked for the recipes. Even my need for several mugs of tea every day was greeted with kindness and humor.....and several mugs of tea!
The retreat with Eponicity was life-changing because of the access we had to the way of the horse, the laughter we shared, and the opportunity we shall continue to share in supporting the wild horses and their environment.
A retreat with Eponicity is magical. I went halfway around the world to take part and came home with more than I ever expected.
Huge hugs and thanks for your incredible hard work.
~ Rachel - Alberta 2023 ~
The Perfect Balance
Life changing. Life affirming.
Life changing. Life affirming.
"Finding horses and finding yourself] was a wonderful experience. While exploring the world of wild horses, the breathtaking views, and the how-to's of photography, we also had a chance to pause and dig into our own personal work. It was the perfect balance of self-reflection and growth and exploring what it means to intentionally and actively care about something bigger than yourself. It was the inspiration I needed to step out of my routine, create, and grow into new possibilities while sharing space with some exceptional human being."
~ Catherine - Alberta 2023 ~