Equine-assisted Wellness

Retreats and Workshops for

People impacted by Cancer.

Southwind Wellness Foundation

is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organization

EIN: 93-2993704

Our Mission

The mission of Southwind Wellness Foundation is to empower cancer survivors, their families, and caregivers through strength-based wellness programs that encompass holistic health coaching and equine-assisted learning activities. We are committed to fostering resilience, enhancing emotional well-being, and promoting physical vitality by offering a range of workshops and retreats designed to address the unique challenges faced by those impacted by cancer.

Pony Positive Retreats

Pony Positive is an equine-assisted learning program designed specifically to support cancer survivors. Equine-assisted therapies have been well researched over the last few years in terms of their effectiveness in treating PTSD, teaching mindfulness skills, and helping clients feel connected.

Horses provide natural opportunities for connection, mindfulness, and movement. Through their instincts as prey and herd animals, we can gain a new sense of calmness and empowerment. The horse's way of reacting to our emotions and body language is always immediate, honest, non-judgmental, and benevolent. The connection to a horse is like no other relationship, and at the same time it will reflect the patterns in your life perfectly. Horses can help us see ourselves more clearly.

During the 5-session group program, you will have the opportunity to experience the therapeutic human-animal bond in combination with psycho-education specific to managing depression, anxiety, and stress in survivors of any type of cancer. Activities include supportive talk circles, mindfulness theory and practice, horse observation, horse grooming, and other semi-structured horse interactions. All activities are goal-oriented to encourage emotion awareness and regulation while also providing the opportunity for a safe connection with the horses, nature, and other survivors.

Retreats will fully immerse you in an environment designed for healing and growth. Each retreat week is set in a beautiful exotic location and features daily dynamic meditations, skills and support groups, and equine-assisted personal development. Enjoy clean meals, time in nature, and inspiring connections.

Nonprofit Organization

Southwind Wellness Foundation is the 501(c)3 nonproft sister organization to Southwind Wellness Consulting. It is our goal to make programs like Pony Positive more accessible for cancer survivors.

FEIN: 93-2993704