Discover Shire Ranch Wellness
Unlocking your Well-being
Discover the Shire Ranch Wellness program—a practical yet powerful solution to make you rise above today’s complex world.
We’ve tapped into the deep, natural resilience that runs in our ancestral DNA, creating a path to well-being that's—uplifting and achievable.
Our Secret Key?
Our program blends three powerful modalities:
Qigong, a gentle practice of movement, breathing and mindfulness to balance energy;
Equine-Assisted Wellness, harnessing the healing connection between humans and horses;
and Functional Eating, an efficient approach to eating that optimizes your mind's performance.
We invite you to step in, breathe deep, and start your journey with us.
Surrounded by trees, pastures, grapevines and bathed by sunshine, The Shire Ranch is our home,
and a wonderland for our practices, gatherings and to unwind with the majestic herd of Shire Horses.
Schedule your visit and learn about what we do.
EQUINE ASSISTED WELLNESS
Horses guide us to the Here and Now
Equine Assisted Wellness refers to the profound sense of well-being people can gain through their interactions with horses.
Horses can read our facial expressions, feel the rhythm of our heartbeat, decipher our body language, and even reflect our behaviors back to us—like a living, breathing mirror.
This exceptional ability invites us to steer our focus to areas that are potentially driving our actions without our conscious awareness.
We have integrated Qigong to Equine Assisted Wellness,
to create our program, EqiWellness.
By boosting our routines with powerful breathing exercises, fluid movements and energetic field exploration of Qigong,
we are confident to deliver the most impactful results to improve
emotional intelligence and achieve balanced living.
Our program works with Shire Horses for their unique welcoming personality and striking presence.
QIGONG FLOW
Breath and Movement for your Mind
Our Qigong Flow Routine , QIFLOW, branches into sensory and somatic movements, sound, insightful talks, and thought-energizing exercises intended to awake perspectives, emotional intelligence, grounding and interconnection.
Practices are OUTDOORS, giving you opportunity to be in nature, connect with earth and sunlight.
It has never been easier to engage in this form of practice and harvest its benefits.
Functional Eating
"Tell me what you eat, I tell you how you feel".
The secrets food hold.
Eqiwellness
How EqiWellness Sessions Work
We structure EqiWellness sessions in 4 Steps:
- Step I: Welcome Tour of the Ranch. Meet the horses, get insights on how to be around horses, and get acquainted with the ranch grounds, and the Wellness Arenas, where EquiWellness sessions take place; this is an opportunity to immerse yourself into the ranch life and detach from the outside world. If you are returning to the ranch, we jump right into step II.
- Step II: Outline the EqiWellness Plan for the day. Guides review of the plan for the day before heading into the Wellness Arena . Answer questions, and check-in any pre-arranged accommodations.
- Step III: EqiWellness Session begins. Guides welcome you into the Wellness Arena, where the horses await. Normally we work with 2 horses at the time. The session begins with Qigong Flow routines, and unfolds with horses interactions until the Wrap-Up, with takeaways and insightful discussion.
- Step IV: Check-in about next EqiW plan and Functional Eating for those who opted to follow a whole health-mind approach.
The Horses
Our herd is made of Shire Horses of all life stages, including foals!
Known as the "Gentle Giants", their large size often draw first timers "Aws" but their sweet behavior is just as big as their hearts.
EqiWellness at a Glance
The EqiWellness Sessions take place Outdoors at The Shire Ranch Wellness Arenas.
- Sessions last approximately 55 min to 75minutes.
- Sessions integrate Qigong and freestyle interactions with horses.
- Individuals and Groups are welcome.
- Horse Experience is NOT required.
- At least 2 Guides conduct the sessions.
- Complete set of instructions about attire and other details at the time of booking.
our commitment
The Shire Ranch
Sustainable Habits on Target
Mission Statement
Founded in 2019, The Shire Ranch has been dedicated to the Shire Horse breed and bonding Shires and people.
You don't need to be a "horse person" to visit, love a Shire, or to take part in The Shire Ranch Experience.
Mission Statement
Sustainable Habits on Target
Mission Statement
Living a fulfilling life is for everyone.
Becoming aware of our personal skills and challenges empowers us to unlock our full potential and lead a life in harmony.
A horse's advice:
Live like someone left the gate open
Embrace your Free-Spirit
Loosen the Reins
Saddle up and Ride
Sustainable Habits on Target
Sustainable Habits on Target
Sustainable Habits on Target
Make lasting impact in your daily life by exploring Shire Ranch Wellness Programs.
Create a community around well-being
and never be off-target.
The Shire Ranch is always open
and the horses are eagerly welcoming!
RESERVE your spot
To book your session, contact us by phone or email, or Drop us a line in the form below.
- Programs can be booked separately or combined.
- Individual, Family and Groups are welcome.
We invite you to schedule a complimentary visit to
The Shire Ranch to learn about our programs and options for you.
Online booking coming soon.