This journey is about learning the language of horses — without force, without bits and without pressure.
Through liberty work, bitless riding, and mindful groundwork, you’ll discover a way of being with horses that is intuitive, respectful, and deeply connected. Each day invites you into a quiet dialogue — where movement begins with listening and trust replaces control.
Set in Costa Rica’s lush Cartago Province, you’ll work with a free-roaming herd on open mountain pastures, guided by trainers who prioritize emotional and physical well-being. Yoga, herbal tea circles, hot springs, and jungle hikes deepen the retreat’s rhythm of balance and presence.
This is more than a riding holiday — it’s a return to what’s real, in the horse and in yourself.
If you want to understand horses — not just ride them — this retreat is for you.
Costa Rica, Cartago Province
A rustic yet comfortable ranch environment nestled in lush greenery with birds, butterflies, and beautiful views. All rooms come with:
Guesthouses
2 Bedrooms
3pm: Farm Tour
We take you on a walk through our tropical mountain farm and you will learn about eatable and medicinal plants we grow here.
4.30pm: Tea Circle
Pick a leave from our medicinal garden to prepare your herbal tea. We will sit together to meet and set goals, discuss wishes for the retreat.
6:30 pm: Dinner
6.15 am. Herbal Tea
6:30 am: Yoga
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Theory Lesson
What is Natural Horsemanship?
10 am: Horse Connection Lesson
Ground Work: All students will be paired up with a horse/pony and we learn the basic principles on how to communicate with our horses using body language
12 am: lunch
3 pm: Awareness Trail Ride
We ride out, practicing presence with our horses and discover the stunning views of the area.
6:30: Dinner
6.15 am. Herbal Tea
6:30 am: Yoga
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Horse Connection Lesson
Ground Work: Learn how to move with your horse using body language and energy
11 am: lunch
12 pm: Orosi Hot Springs
We take a car ride down passing the beautiful lake of Cachi to the volcanic thermal springs of Orosi. The installations also host a coffeetour included.
6 pm: dinner
6.15 am. Herbal Tea
6:30 am: Yoga
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Bitless Riding Lesson
Riding Lesson: Riding with one rope. Mounting with mounting block, move your horse using energy and body language from the saddle
12 am: lunch
2 pm: Theory Lesson
Learn about the different characters of the horses and how to adjust your leadership strategies
3 pm: Horse Connection Liberty Class
We join the herd in their pasture and become part of the group.
6 pm: dinner
6.15 am. Herbal Tea
6:30 am: Yoga
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Bitless Riding Lesson
Riding Lesson: Balanced seat, smooth transitions with seat aids
12 am: lunch
2 pm: Liberty Workshop
Theory: understanding the different tool and methods
Ground work: Liberty one on one lesson
6:30 pm: Dinner
6.15 am. Herbal Tea
6:30 am: Yoga
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Bitless Riding Lesson
Riding: neckring riding (for advanced riders), obstacle riding for beginners and intermediate
12 am: lunch
2 pm: Visit of local farmers market
6:30 pm: Dinner
8 am: breakfast
9 am: Departure
