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Life is an adventure.  And if an adventure includes wildlife and wild spaces, that’s just the BEST!


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Now Booking- 'Find Wild Horses, Find Yourself' Alberta Equine Wilderness Retreat 2025
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Vital Impacts and Dr Jane Goodall
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Find Wild Horses, Find Yourself 2024
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Alberta Wilderness Horse Retreat!
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Experience the Wild Horses of Sable Island!
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The Lioness
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Sutter: 1986 - 2018
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Find Wild Horses, Find Yourself 2024

January 03, 2024

One of my goals for the time I spend on this earth, is to encourage people to go out and experience wild horses. For starters, wild horses live in beautiful places. Once you see a family band of wild horses in their natural habitat, as free as the wind~ well, you will never forget it.

Have you ever experienced wild horses?

In the spring of 2024, the stunning beauty of wild horses AND beautiful connections with domestic horses will combine for a unique equine wilderness retreat. We hope you can join us for 'Find Wild Horses, Find Yourself' in Alberta Canada!

There are 2 sessions, your choice of Apr 28th -May 4th 2024, or May 6th to May 12th, 2024.

My retreat co-host Debbie Draves Legg has been changing people’s lives through 'Eponicity', her equine facilitated program.   I met Debbie at her equine retreat space in Costa Rica and I knew I wanted to work with her.

Combining Debbie’s natural programs with domestic horses, with my passion for finding and photographing wild horses just seemed a perfect fit.

This spring, guests will experience hands-on reflection and connections with domestic horses, as well as adventures in the mountains where we will find, enjoy and connect with the horses that live wild and free in the foothills.

Our rustic cabin lodging is situated next to a crystal clear alpine river, right in the heart of wild horse country.  Springtime in the foothills brings new foals and lots of action between wild stallions.  The area is also rich with wildlife, including deer, elk and bighorn sheep!

Each session of the retreat is limited to 10 guests, including accommodation, all farm-fresh meals, airport transfers to/from Calgary airport, wild horse adventures with me, photographic tips, and of course sessions with Debbie and the domestic horses. This retreat is perfect for any level of fitness. No experience with horses necessary. Photographic experience is also not necessary.

For each guest, a $100 donation is made to 'Help Alberta Wildies Society', a wonderful charity dedicated to keeping wild horses protected and free for generations to come. Darrell Glover and his wife Barb will spend a morning with us at the lodge giving an informative presentation about Alberta wildies, and their efforts to keep them safe. (www.helpalbertawildiessociety.com)

'This trip exceeded all my expectations! Sandy was such a fountain of knowledge on wild horse behaviors. I would recommend this retreat to any horse lover, whether you are a photographer or not'. ~ (retreat guest, 2022)

'Morning equine-assisted learning sessions with Debbie have left an indelible impact on me. Her calm presence and expert facilitation encouraged us to share feelings supported by domesticated horses. I was able to realize a lot about myself. I now recognize the importance of what these sentient beings can teach us.' ~ (retreat guest, 2022)

Debbie Draves Legg is handling all the bookings. Prices start at $3950 USD per person. Double and single occupancy options available. For detailed itinerary and link to reserve your spot, please click here: www.eponicity.com

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