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Equine

Meet the ones who see you clearly.

There’s something different about being in the presence of a horse.

They don’t respond to who you’re trying to be, only to what’s real. Your energy, your breath, your attention. In that space, without words or expectation, awareness deepens and connection becomes immediate.

At Miraval Arizona’s Purple Sage Ranch, these moments aren’t taught. They’re felt.

Beyond Words

Horses Reflect What We Often Miss

Horses experience the world through awareness, intuition, and presence. Free from judgment and expectation, they respond not to who we think we should be, but to who we are in the moment.

Their subtle responses often reveal patterns, emotions, and behaviors we may not recognize ourselves. In the process of learning to understand the horse, guests frequently develop a deeper understanding of their own thoughts, emotions, and inner wisdom.

At Miraval Arizona, these moments of recognition become opportunities for growth, healing, and transformation.

Wellbeing experiences at Miraval Arizona

Equine Activities

Group activities and private sessions help you shift awareness to recognize subconscious behaviors. Learn techniques for showing up and living with purpose and presence.

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Awaken Self-Connection
The Art of Being
Miraval Equine Experience™
Meet the Herd
Common Ground
Journey to Self
Awaken Self-Connection
The Art of Being
Miraval Equine Experience™
Meet the Herd
Common Ground
Journey to Self
Awaken Self-Connection
The Art of Being
Miraval Equine Experience™
Meet the Herd
Common Ground
Journey to Self
Meet Our Equine Specialist & Program Manager

Lucinda Vette

Lucinda works with a horse’s innate sensitivity and aptitude for social connection to expand human potential. A life-long horsewoman and former attorney, she balances intuition and intellect to facilitate insightful non-verbal conversations between guests and their equine partners. Work with Lucinda to tune into yourself by listening to horses.

featured in Condé Nast Traveler Magazine 2023

Horse Sense

“Nervousness, self-doubt, fear- during [Miraval’s] equine experiences, our four-legged friends help us recognize the vibes we’re giving off.”

Kate Donnelly, Condé Nast Traveler Lifestyle & Travel writer

Enter A Collaborative Mindset

Group Equine Sessions

Our equine specialists help you practice balancing leadership and cooperation skills with a nonverbal companion. Discover the merits of slowing down and working out solutions in a space—and with a creature—that doesn’t demand a deadline or rapid response. Gain valuable community and team-building skills focusing on collaboration, listening, and presence.

Ideal for leadership meetings, team bonding, reconnection trips, and more.

The possibilities are endless

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