Reconnect with nature and yourself on the Stillness in Motion experience at City of Derry Equestrian Centre
- Slow down and breathe deeply with a mindful, horse-led experience in the countryside
- Perfect for adults seeking calm, reflection, and emotional grounding through nature and horses
- Includes guided awareness activities, breathwork, and a mindful countryside walk with horses
- Optional mounted segment tailored to your comfort and confidence level
- Enjoy tea, coffee, and local baked treats in a peaceful farm setting
Stillness in Motion: Connect with Nature and Horses at City of Derry Equestrian Centre:
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for ages 18+
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: City of Derry Equestrian Centre, 30 Bigwood Road, Ardmore, Derry-Londonderry, BT47 3RP
- Group Size: Maximum 6 people per session
- Tickets include: Guided mindfulness activities, horse connection time, optional mounted experience, refreshments, and riding hats if needed
- Please note: A signed waiver form is required before the experience can take place
Enjoy a mindful day out at City of Derry Equestrian Centre - where hoof meets heart:
Stillness in Motion is a unique, soul-nourishing experience designed to help you reconnect with yourself, nature, and the gentle presence of horses.
Guided by experienced facilitators, you’ll engage in grounding activities, breathwork, and a mindful walk through the peaceful Faughan Valley countryside. This is your time to pause, reflect, and find stillness in motion.
- Welcome and mindful check-in, setting intentions for the session.
- Time connecting with horses on the ground - observing, brushing, and tuning in to their presence.
- Guided Awareness Activities: Engage in gentle, facilitator-led exercises in presence, breathwork, and body awareness with the horses as co-regulators.
- Mindful Walk Through the Countryside: Walk alongside our horses through peaceful farmland and quiet lanes, allowing space for reflection, grounding, and connection with nature.
- Optional Mounted Experience: For those who wish, a short, slow-paced mounted segment is available to deepen your connection through the horse’s movement (tailored to comfort and confidence levels).
- Time for Reflection & Emotional Integration: Taking time to pause and reflect - alone or with the group - in a calm, supportive setting.
- Light Refreshments: Enjoy tea, coffee, and local baked treats in a peaceful farm setting at the end of your session.
- Small Group Size: Up to 6 participants per session, creating space for individual attention and a calm, unhurried pace.
- Riding hats are available for any mounted element of the session.
Important Information:
- Please bring: Long trousers, closed-in footwear with flat heel, waterproof coat, water bottle & medication.
- Please sign: A waiver form will be sent via email and must be submitted before your session
Whether you're seeking peace, clarity, or simply a deeper connection with nature, Stillness in Motion offers a gentle, transformative journey. Book your session today and let the healing rhythm of horses guide you.