The Facilitators
    A collaboration between horses and people forms the foundation for Equine Experiential Learning and Integrated Training.  Robin Stinson, founder of Gentle Gaits, has worked with hundreds of horses & thousands of people in many capacities for more than 30 years.  "No trainer or coach can teach you like the masters themselves..the horses..if you simply pay attention".  Brought together by the "spirit" of the horse, Gentle Gaits introduces the human & equine public to a group of people & horses who are committed to improving personal & equine relationships.  Through programs, workshops & clincs our mission is extended to include the opportunity for anyone to broaden their horizons, expand their enlightment and share experiences with like minded people.
                                                                               
                                                                          "Mind Over Matter; Heart & Spirit Overall"TM
    Through the integration of human-equine partnerships you can experience and learn to apply the fine art of "Mind Over Matter; Heart & Spirit Overall"TM
     We are all matter embodied by spirit.  Understanding how matter and spirit interacts leads us to a deeper awareness of ourselves and the horse.
    Equine Facilitated Learning is for anyone.  You do not have to be a horse owner or enthusiast to experience the benefits of the horses evolving gifts of wisdom and superior emotional, energetic, and spiritual characteristics.
    Commonly recognized as beasts of burden or a conduit for ego gratification these magnificent animals are often misunderstood.  In the age of gentle, subtle or natural horse training and horse whispering. We at Gentle Gaits believe that the real partnerships are founded by establishing a true connection through mutual respect and compromise while learning to communicate with unspoken words.
    Integrated Training is for anyone who owns a horse or simply wishes to have a closer connection with horses.  The skills often mastered in yoga and martial arts are integrated with traditional techniques to provide the horse and rider with what we call a "Merging of the Partnership".
                                                           
                                                                                         The Power of Positive Energy
                             Feed the spirit strengthen the body.  Diminish the spirit weaken the body.
    Traditional thinking dictates that one must see it to believe it.  At Gentle Gaits, we challenge the status quo.  We've all been there..that place or moment when you "feel" something isn't right or your "gut" tells you the path to take.  How about the time you were looking for "just the right" horse and "something" just told you he/she was the one.
    These majestic non predatory species have amazing intuitive gifts and sensitivities that foster authentic relationships.  This natural ability transforms the horse into a catalyst and mirror for innovations in human consciousness, causing us to looker deeper within.

                                                                                         What does this mean to Us?
    Through the gifts of the emotional, spiritual and physical balance in your personal and equine relationships; the understanding you will gain will dramatically alter your perception of "traditional horse training"; the techniques you will learn will provide life long tools for self development; the experience you will feel will challenge your status quo.