You don’t need to be fixed. You need to be seen
A 6-session individual arc that starts where you actually are: in your body, not on a worksheet. Ground-based equine-assisted learning for adult women, grounded in Polyvagal Theory and the RISE framework.
Six individual sessions, two hours each. Solo facilitation by Susan Schaffler, PATH-certified (Part 1) equine-assisted learning facilitator. Sessions are bi-weekly, allowing time for integration between each. You can meet at Lincourt Stables at The Paddock in Atwater Village.
No riding. No prior horse experience required. No clinical diagnosis needed. This is personal development - not therapy, not coaching, not a retreat. It is a structured arc with a beginning, a middle, and an end, and you leave with something concrete: a documented story, a named set of strengths, and a direction you chose.
Present as four labeled phases, each with a one-line description. Design as icons or numbered steps on the page.
[Phase 1 — Resilience] Sessions 1–2. We start with your nervous system. You learn how your body registers safety and threat, what co-regulation actually feels like, and how to map the ecosystem that’s been holding (or depleting) you.
[Phase 2 — Identity] Sessions 3–4. We surface the gap between the self you perform and the self you actually inhabit. Values work, narrative reclamation, and the experience of being seen, honestly and without agenda.
[Phase 3 — Strengths] Session 5. We turn from excavation to activation. You identify the strengths you’ve been using without knowing it and map where they’re actually going versus where you want them to go.
[Phase 4 — Empowerment] Session 6. You design your own session. You read your story aloud. You name your Contribution Project - the direction you’re moving in, grounded in your values, your strengths, and what you now know about yourself.
[Full Rate — Individual Session] $275 per session · 2 hours · Solo facilitation
[6-Session Arc (recommended)] $1,500 — the complete Intentional Pause arc, paid upfront. Includes intake call, all session materials, pre/post assessment, and a post-arc outcomes brief.
[Sliding Scale] Self-identified. No documentation required. Sliding-scale spots are available at $200/session based on need. Please indicate when booking.
[Scholarship] A limited number of scholarship spots are available each quarter for women who cannot access the program at any pay tier. Scholarship spots are grant- and donor-funded. Inquire directly at susan@unbridledrising.com.
One Week. Eight Participants. Two Horses. Measurable Impact.
COHORT 1: July 13-17, Lincourt Stable at The Paddock, Atwater Village
COHORT 2: July 20-24, Lincourt Stable at The Paddock, Atwater Village
The IGNITE track targets the highest-leverage developmental window in Unbridled Rising's prevention mission: ages 13–16, identity in formation, peer belonging paramount. Five consecutive days of structured horse partnership, facilitated reflection, and peer community designed to produce measurable pre/post shifts in self-esteem, anxiety, and emotional regulation.
Each cohort is capped at 8 participants. Sessions are facilitated by PATH International-certified equine-assisted learning practitioners. Outcome instruments (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, GAD-7) are administered on Day 1 and Day 5. Results are shared with participants and families at close.
Sliding scale pricing available. Scholarships available for families who qualify. No participant turned away for financial reasons. Contact us to discuss.
9am - 1pm
$300/day, lunch and materials included
A two-hour after-school program on Mondays
Week 1–2: RESILIENCE — Learning to Return to Myself. Felt safety with the horse and peer group. Somatic regulation toolkit. Partnership-based horsemanship introduction.
Week 3–4: IDENTITY — Who Am I When I Cannot Perform? Horse relationship as the context for authentic self-discovery. Character strengths identification.
Week 5–6: STRENGTHS — Amplifying What Makes Me Powerful. Signature strengths in action. Horse's engagement as direct feedback.
Week 7-8: EMPOWER — Using My Power for Good. Action planning, peer mentoring, and horse-witnessed integration ritual.
Through research-based equine-assisted learning and positive youth development, we provide a supportive space for self-discovery, emotional growth, and social skill-building. Facilitated by PATH-International certified-EAL instructors.
Sliding scale pricing. Scholarships available. Contact us for details.
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