La Sonrisa
Coaching with horses
Frequently Asked Questions about coaching with horses
What is coaching with horses?
Coaching with horses is an experiential form of coaching in which horses help you gain insight into behaviour, emotions, and patterns. Horses respond honestly and directly to what is happening in the moment. This often creates clear insight into what you need in order to move forward.
Do I need experience with horses?
No, experience with horses is not necessary. During the session, you mainly work beside the horses on the ground. There is no riding involved. Everything takes place in a safe and calm way, attuned to your own pace.
Who is coaching with horses suitable for?
Coaching with horses is suitable for adults who:
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want to experience more calm and balance
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feel stuck in certain patterns
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want to develop more self-confidence
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want to learn to set clearer boundaries
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are facing important choices
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want to gain more insight into themselves or their relationships
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What can a horse show me?
Horses live fully in the here and now and respond to what they perceive. They often mirror unconscious emotions, tension, or behaviour. This can provide surprising insights into how you move through life and which changes you would like to make.
What happens during a coaching with horses session?
We start with an introduction and discuss your question or theme. After that, we go to the horses. Through exercises and observations, we explore together what the horses show. Afterwards, we discuss the insights and how you can apply them in your daily life.
What is systemic work with horses?
Systemic work looks at the influence of family, relationships, and other systems you are part of. Horses can make visible which patterns or dynamics may be playing a role. This helps you experience more understanding, space, and movement.
What is a family constellation with horses?
In a family constellation, people, feelings, or themes within your system are given a place in the space. By making the constellation visible, insight often arises into underlying patterns and dynamics.
The horses respond in a natural way to what is present and can help make hidden processes visible.
Can coaching with horses help with stress or burn-out?
Many people experience that coaching with horses helps them gain more calm, awareness, and insight. It can offer support with stress, overwhelm, or restoring balance.
However, coaching does not replace medical or psychological treatment.
How long does a session last?
An individual session usually lasts between 1.5 and 2.5 hours. This allows enough time for depth, reflection, and discussing the insights.
How many sessions do I need?
This varies from person to person and depends on your question or theme. Some people already experience a valuable insight after one session. Others choose several sessions to deepen their process further.
Where do the sessions take place?
The sessions take place at Finca La Sonrisa in Alhaurín el Grande, a peaceful natural setting near Málaga on the Costa del Sol in Southern Spain.
Can sessions be held in Dutch and English?
Yes, all sessions can be fully guided in Dutch or English. This gives many Dutch-speaking and English-speaking expats, winter visitors, and visitors to the Costa del Sol a sense of familiarity and ease.
Can I book a session during my holiday?
Yes. Whether you are staying temporarily in Southern Spain or enjoying a holiday on the Costa del Sol, you are warmly welcome to book a session.
Many people combine their holiday on the Costa del Sol with a coaching session. Taking time for a session while you are away from your daily routine can create space for reflection, inner peace, and new insights.
Is horse-assisted coaching suitable for expats living in Spain?
Yes. Many expats find that horse-assisted coaching helps them navigate change, gain clarity, support personal growth, and create more balance in their lives.
Can I book horse-assisted coaching on the Costa del Sol?
Yes. La Sonrisa - Coaching with horses offers horse-assisted coaching in Alhaurín el Grande, near Málaga on the Costa del Sol.
What does a session cost?
You can find the current rates on the rates page. If you have any questions about a session or a programme, please feel free to contact me for more information.
What types of constellations can I explore at La Sonrisa – Coaching with Horses?
La Sonrisa – Coaching with Horses, offers several forms of constellation work, including Family Constellations, Organisational and Team Constellations, Health and Symptom Constellations, and Career Constellations.
What forms of constellation work does La Sonrisa – Coaching with Horses offer?
La Sonrisa – Coaching with Horses, offers individual constellations (also known as one-to-one constellations) using floor markers, table constellations, and drawing constellations. From time to time, group constellation workshops are also organised with participants.
How do I make an appointment?
You can easily get in touch via the contact form, WhatsApp, or email. Together, we will look at which date and form of guidance best suits you.