Happy Hooves Wellness
Embracing Wellness through Learning & Horse-Human Connection
At Happy Hooves, we offer Life Coaching utilizes Equine Facilitated Learning and Belonging Based Coaching grounded in Experiential learning & compassionate relationship building. Our farm in Dexter, MI is a supportive, inclusive space where trust and personal growth take root. To ensure a consistent path toward healing, our belonging based coaching, experiential learning, and mounted movement sessions are offered as weekly sessions all year long. We value the changes that each season brings as an opportunity for reflection, connection, and somatic learning with nature and the farm animals.
Since our weekly sessions are privates we are able to cater to individual needs to create a coaching program that makes the most sense for you. Through the Discovery session process, we decide together what makes the most sense for each client. Contact us to schedule your Discovery session start your wellness journey.
Contact us to schedule your Discovery session and start your wellness journey.
What is Experiential Learning?
Experiential learning is a hands-on learning process that help individuals:
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Gain Knowledge and skills
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Apply what they learned to real work situations
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Build executive functioning skills (task initiation, planning, organization, self control, time management, working memory, attention, flexibility, and perseverance).
What is Mounted Movement?
Mounted Movement sessions are experiential learning and belonging based coaching combined while sitting on a horse. This can help individuals:
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Improve proprioception, balance, and whole body coordination
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Process & regulate feelings through a therapeutic coaching process
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Develop empathy, self-awareness, and healthy relationship skills (because sometimes the horse says No to riding that day)
Who We Serve
We welcome individuals and groups including:
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Neurodivergent youth and adults
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Those navigating anxiety, trauma, or sensory challenges
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People seeking somatic and nature based learning
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Marginalized or underserved community members
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All those seeking balance and a place to belong in the greater Washtenaw County area
A Few Benefits of Working with Horses, Chickens, Sheep, and Goats:
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Instant, non judgmental feedback
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A calm space to build confidence and process emotions
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Opportunities to grow social skills, emotional regulation, and self awareness
Special Event: Unlock the Power of the Movement Method with Rupert Isaacson
We are thrilled to announce that Happy Hooves Wellness will be hosting a transformative one-day workshop Saturday, June 20th. Led by world-renowned expert, author, and founder of the Movement Method, Rupert Isaacson. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn a practical, movement-based approach designed to support the nervous system and brain development.
Don’t miss out on this incredible day of growth and connection. Space is very limited! Secure your spot today.
"Our farm is more than a learning space—it’s a place of belonging. We partner with each client to create experiences rooted in compassion, curiosity, and respect, honoring both the human and the horse. Wellness lessons at Happy Hooves are designed to meet you where you are, offering a path toward connection and looking at possibilities in life. Your journey begins here—and we can’t wait to walk alongside you.”
— Crystal, Happy Hooves Founder