An Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) Program that focuses on the benefits of connecting and relating to horses.
Why Horses?
Horses have an incredible ability to sense energy and intentions, making them powerful partners for personal growth. As prey animals, knowing what another being is feeling on the inside despite what they are showing on the outside is essential to their survival. Horses will always reveal where our outer self and inner self are not in alignment, allowing us to discover areas of our lives that are incongruent. The way in which a horse responds to us can provide powerful feedback. Because they are highly attuned to human emotions, horses teach us to be more aware of the connection between our mind and body, teaching us to relate to others in a more authentic way.
It is easy to lose yourself in the noise of busyness and societal expectations. Horses help bring you back to who you are. A Nalani Encounter* is a rare opportunity to get in touch with yourself through interactions with horses.
Horses live in the present moment, and they have the ability to teach us to be present, which Eckhart Tolle described as “…That intensely alive state that is free of time, free of problems, free of thinking…”
EFL sessions take place on the ground in the horses’ natural environment, and no horse experience is necessary. Learning occurs simply by observing and interacting with the horses.
Connect - Connecting with a horse essentially connects us to ourselves and teaches us how to have more authentic connections with others.
Transform - Interacting with horses is a transformative experience. It can change the way we see ourselves and the world around us and can have lasting impact on how we relate to others.
Evolve - Growth comes from learning how to live authentically with our actions reflecting our emotions and beliefs.
*Disclaimer, Nalani Encounters is a separate organization from Nalani Horse Rescue
Meet Your Coach
Hi, I’m Cherry Tapley, and when I started a horse rescue in 2015, I insisted it was “all about the horses”. What I didn’t know is that building relationships with horses would teach me so much about myself. My experience has had such a profound impact on my life, I became driven to find a way to share it with others and became certified as an EFL facilitator through the Human-Equine Relational Development (HERD) Institute. By nature, I am a ‘helper’ (Enneagram type 2). My mission to help horses evolved into a desire to help people by partnering with the horses I rescue. I am certified as an EFL coach through the HERD institute and I bring seven years of experience working with horses who have been through trauma and gaining their trust. I am excited to combine my passions with the creation of Nalani Encounters, LLC. I would love to connect and set up a session with you!
