Teach Mindfulness Meditation with Horses ONLINE COURSE

Transform Other People’s Lives, Earn Extra Income AND Create a Closer Connection to Your Horse

As a horse lover, you know the close connection you have with your horse. But have you ever wondered if there’s a way to strengthen that bond even further? What if you could help others discover the transformative power of mindfulness and spend more meaningful time with your horse while providing yourself with a substantial sustainable income?

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Introducing Harness the Healing Power of Your Horses – Become a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and Create Substantial and Sustainable Income with Your Horses course, the complete guide to teaching mindfulness with the assistance of your horse(s). If you’re looking to strengthen the bond with your horse, share the therapeutic benefits of horses by teaching mindfulness, and build a fulfilling business, this course provides everything you need to get started.”

Welcome to the Course That Will Transform Your Relationship with Your Horse(s)—and Your Life!

Why would You want to Create a Profitable, Purpose-Driven Business Teaching Mindfulness Meditation with Horses?

  • Teaching mindfulness will enhance the relationship between you and your horse as you’ll learn how to create a profound connection with your horse, while you both engage in the mindful practices that bring out the best in each other – Imagine introducing others to the calming, centring influence your horse provides, and watching as they discover the same peace and balance you experience.
  • Teaching mindfulness meditation with horses can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of both mindfulness and horsemanship.
  • This course isn’t just about personal growth—it’s a pathway to additional income. Learn how to turn your passion into a successful business, offering workshops, retreats, and private sessions that can provide you with a steady income.
  • This course will also contribute to the well-being of your horse. Your horse isn’t just a tool in this process; they’re a fully-fledged independent-thinking partner. By participating in these mindful sessions, your horses enjoy mental as well as physical stimulation, significantly enhancing their well-being.
  • There’s nothing more fulfilling than knowing you’re making a difference. By teaching mindfulness with your horse(s), you’ll help others find peace, while experiencing the joy of seeing your horse play a vital role in this transformation.

What’s Included in this Course:

15 compact tutorials explaining exactly how to help your clients manage stress, that you can read through in less than 2 hours
• An irresistible invitation to attend YOUR mindfulness meditation with horses course, short and to the point without being pushy, that you can copy, paste and adjust in an email/leaflet as if it is coming from you/your business
• An example of an easy-to-make-your-own promotional video
• The Safety Precautions around Horses leaflet that I send clients before they attend all my retreats/masterclasses/courses, which you can change/improve according to your own preferences
• An example of a PowerPoint Presentation recorded as a video (without sound) that you can use to present the course. You can pause at each slide for as long as you need while you discuss the content of each slide with your clients
• The “How Stressed are YOU?” Quiz to help your clients determine how much they could benefit from being more mindful
• Two easy mindfulness exercises to teach your clients that will help them destress instantly as well as the two worksheets that go with these two exercises
• The Equine Mindfulness Meditation Script that you can read as is, or adjust the way you want, to guide a mindfulness meditation session with your horses
• A Completion Certificate for each client who takes part in your Stress Less with the help of your Horses course, as well as a Certificate of Completion for you, proving that you have completed this course to put up on your wall or add to your website and e-mails
• A detailed explanation of how you can double/even triple the income of each course
• A follow-up email with a survey and request for a review to use next time you present this course
• Support for you, as the presenter of the course, including a public-speaking visualisation meditation video

The Harness the Healing Power of Your Horses – Become a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and Create Substantial and Sustainable Income with Your Horses online course will enable you to discover how you can share the gift of mindfulness while building a meaningful, fulfilling and rewarding career.

“This course was a game-changer! I always dreamed of turning my love for horses into something more, but I had no idea where to start. Now, I’m running my own mindfulness workshops, and my horses are finally more than just a passion—they’re my partners in a thriving business. It’s rewarding, fulfilling, and yes, even profitable!” – Sarah M.

“I used to worry about how I’d keep up with the costs of my horses, but this course gave me a whole new perspective. Not only did I quickly earn back my investment, but I also found a way to share the magic of mindfulness with others. My horses love their new role, and I love the freedom this has given me!” – Daniel R.

“I never thought I could create such a strong connection with my horse while helping others at the same time. This course has truly changed my and my horses’ lives!” Sammy E.

Thank you very much for a great learning experience – I discovered this course just in time  – during a financially very difficult time – and it has helped me out of a mess of epic proportions. I am definitely recommending this course to others.” Emily L.

“I admit, I was sceptical, but as I worked through the course material, I could see how I could make this work for me. And for my clients. With my horses. So I did. The biggest plus for me is that it also attracts new clients to my business.” Susan B.

If your horses are eating you out of house and home, buy this course. You will recoup what you spent on it with your first workshop. I never thought I would have the guts to do something like this. Not only did I manage, but I had fun doing it. Not as much fun as my horses though! High time those precious pasture pets started earning their keep.” Kate E.

Ready to transform your relationship with your horse and start teaching mindfulness? Enrol in the Harness the Healing Power of Your Horses – Become a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and Create Substantial and Sustainable Income with Your Horses online course today and take the first step toward a more fulfilling, purposeful and meaningful life.

How can this course help me earn extra income?

You can use this course to:
– Easily generate income without needing another qualification or expensive equipment, especially during traditionally quieter periods ex during the winter
– Attract new clients to your horse business whether you are offering riding lessons, trail rides, equine massage/osteopathy/homoeopathy etc or equine-assisted coaching/therapy
– Use this course to increase your clients’ ability to focus and concentrate on what you are teaching them
– Make a dramatic difference in your clients’ lives enabling them to handle stress much more effectively
– Greatly entertain your horses! – just joking – with this course non-ridden horses can earn their keep and traumatised horses can get used to being close to people without feeling pressurised
You can present this course as:
– a half-day/one-day workshop/retreat,
– a two-day mindfulness with horses workshop/retreat – residential or non-residential
– an introduction to a coaching/therapy program to help your clients be more attentive during equine-facilitated coaching and equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions
– to prove to your significant other, friends and family that your horse(s) CAN earn their keep

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • What will I learn from this course?
    • In Harness the Healing Power of Your Horses: Become a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher course, you’ll find all the tools you need to start offering mindfulness meditation sessions with your horses. Here’s what you’ll learn:
    • More about Mindfulness and Its Benefits – We’ll cover the basics of mindfulness—what it is, how it works, and why it’s so powerful. You’ll learn practical techniques to guide others in mindfulness practice and help them stay in the present moment.
    • How to Work with Your Horses as Your Mindfulness Partners – Your horses are the heart of this experience. I’ll show you how to work with them to create a peaceful, safe environment for your clients. Learn how to use your horses’ natural instincts to teach mindfulness, and create sessions that are beneficial for both people and horses.
    • How to Design and Lead Meditation Sessions – You’ll learn how to structure both one-on-one and group sessions, guiding participants through mindfulness exercises in the presence of your horses. From breathwork to grounding techniques, you’ll discover how to create meaningful, restorative experiences for your clients.
  • Why teach mindfulness with horses? Mindfulness is a powerful practice that helps people dramatically reduce their stress levels, manage anxiety, and live more meaningful, fulfilling and present-in-the-moment lives. And horses? Horses are natural mindfulness masters. Unlike humans, horses live completely in the moment. They don’t dwell on the past or worry about the future—they respond to the energy of the here and now. By observing and engaging with horses, people can learn to be more mindful of themselves. Mindfulness with horses is not just about being present—it’s about becoming more resilient. Whether someone is dealing with stress from a busy job, recovering from burnout, or navigating life transitions, your horses can offer the life-changing experience they need. And you? You’ll be their guide, creating a unique space for transformation while doing something you love.
  • Can I teach this course if I know nothing about mindfulness? Absolutely! This course is designed for both beginners and those with some mindfulness experience. I’ll guide you every step of the way. As a horse owner, as a horse business owner, we have all noticed what mindfulness masters horses are, always present in the moment as prey animals intent on escaping predators. So it doesn’t matter that you are not a mindfulness expert, the horses are and always have been.
  • What experience and qualifications does the creator of this course have? Dr Margaretha Montagu – MBChB, MRCGP, NLP Master Pract cert, Transformational Life Coach (dip) Life Story Coach (cert) Stress Management Counselling (cert) Med Hypnotherapy (dip) and EAGALA (cert) – has been hosting Mindfulness and Meditation with Horses retreats for the last 15 years, since she retired from her career as a medical doctor. She has written 5 books, countless articles and blog posts and has presented masterclasses in various countries. She knows what it takes to present a life-changing course and she will share that with you in this course. Read more…
  • Will I be able to connect with you directly for support? Yes! In addition to the course, there’s an option for personalised one-on-one coaching if you feel you need extra support. Coaching gives you the opportunity to connect with me directly to discuss your specific situation and receive tailored advice for your ideas and plans.
  • I’m not very tech-savvy. Will I be able to navigate this online course? Absolutely! This course provider platform is user-friendly and easy to navigate, even if you’re not comfortable with technology. This course is designed to be accessible to everyone, whether you’re a seasoned online learner or completely new to it. The content is straightforward and easy to follow, with clear instructions and plenty of support available if you need it.
  • How long will it take me to complete the course? The course is self-paced, so you can go through the content as quickly or slowly as you need. It’s available online so that you can go through it whenever you have time. It is a short, but packed-to-the-brim with useful information course, focusing only on the knowledge you need to start running this course/workshop/retreat as soon as possible. Everything you need is available to you right here, on your laptop/tablet/phone and it’s available to you for a full 90 days.
  • Does this course come with a money-back guarantee? I don’t offer a money-back guarantee for my course because I believe in the value and effectiveness of the material I provide. My course is designed for committed individuals who are ready to put effort into applying what they learn. Each person’s results depend on their unique circumstances, level of commitment, and willingness to implement the strategies provided. Because of this personal responsibility, it would be impossible to guarantee specific outcomes. Offering a money-back guarantee might suggest that results come without effort, but this isn’t the case. The tools, strategies, and support I provide will give you everything you need, but it’s up to you to implement them and make them work in your unique situation.

Your Passion. Your Purpose. Your Prosperity.

It’s time to start a new chapter with your horses as your partners and your teachers. Enrol now and start your Harness the Healing Power of Your Horses online course today and take the first step toward becoming a certified Mindfulness Meditation with Horses Teacher!

For just 199 euros, you’ll get access to everything you need to start.

💡 Enrol now and turn your passion into a thriving purpose!

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Please send an email to MargarethaMontagu@gmail.com if you cannot access the course on Thinkific.com

P.S. Remember, this course is more than just a learning opportunity—it’s a chance to strengthen your connection with your horse, help others, and build a fulfilling, profitable career. Sign up today and see the difference you can make!

P.P.S. Access to the course is available for 90 days. The course is also available in hybrid form. A hybrid online course combines in-person online coaching with online learning. This means you can work through the retreat material at your own pace; in your own time, and add one or more one-on-one online coaching sessions (75 euros/45min) at the end of the course. If this is of interest, please email me at the address above.

P.P.P.S. In addition, I teach a Mindfulness Meditation with Horses Masters Course in person, with the assistance of my Friesian and Falabella horses here in the southwest of France. Find out more…

10 Life-Changing Lessons

10 Life-Changing Lessons Retreat Guests Learned at My Mindfulness and Meditation with Horses Retreats

What If Five Days Could Change Everything?

Imagine standing in a sun-dappled meadow in southern France. The morning mist still clings to distant hills as you take a deep breath, feeling your shoulders drop for the first time in months.

Across the paddock, a majestic black Friesian horse turns his head toward you.

For a moment, time seems to pause.

In that pause—that perfect, present moment—something shifts inside you.

This isn’t fantasy. This is exactly what happens at my Mindfulness and Meditation with Horses Retreat.

And I’ve captured the essence of these transformative experiences in my free guide: “10 Life-Changing Lessons My Retreat Guests Have Learned During My Mindfulness and Meditation with Horses Retreats”

Why This Guide Is Different (And Why You’ll Want It Now)

Let’s be honest—the world is drowning in self-help advice and wellness tips. But this isn’t another “10 Steps to Inner Peace” checklist.

This is real life. Real breakthroughs. Real people who arrived as strangers to our horses and left profoundly changed.

Inside, you’ll discover 10 stories, similar to the three below:

1. “The Present Moment Is Where Magic Happens” – Sarah’s Story

How an always-connected executive finally put down her devices and discovered what happens when you’re fully present with a 1,300-pound sensitive soul named Midnight (aka Kash.) (Spoiler: her Instagram followers survived without her, but she found something she didn’t know she was missing).

2. “Your Energy Speaks Louder Than Your Words” – Michael’s Story

The high-powered attorney who couldn’t understand why my smallest horse kept running from his “perfectly gentle” approach—until a morning meditation revealed what his body had been silently broadcasting for twenty years.

3. “Boundaries Need Neither Anger Nor Apology” – Jennifer’s Story

How a people-pleaser learned to stand her ground—not just with Atlas our largest Friesian, but with fellow Camino pilgrims who wanted to intrude on her morning ritual. (The look on her face when Atlas first respected her boundary is something we’ll never forget)…

These 10 Stories Will Touch Your Heart (And Maybe Change Your Life)

Each narrative is told with warmth, wit, and a touch of the magic that seems to surround these special animals and the Camino de Santiago.

These aren’t just pretty tales—they’re gateways to your own reflection. As you read, you might recognize parts of yourself in Sarah’s digital addiction, Michael’s unconscious tension, or Robert’s search for external wisdom.

My retreat guests often tell me: “I didn’t know how much I needed this until I experienced it.”

This guide gives you a taste of that experience.

Why I’m Offering This Insightful Guide for Free

I believe in the transformative power of connection—this is my way of saying: transformation is possible for everyone, whether you’ve spent decades around horses or have never been anywhere near one in your life.

Subscribe to my Newsletter and Download Your Free Copy Now:

Yes! I Want to Browse through these Life-Changing Lessons

As Maria laughingly told me on her last day: “These horses are better than any therapist I’ve ever had—and considerably cuter!”

What My Retreat Guests Are Saying

“I came thinking I was taking a quirky vacation. I left with a completely new understanding of what presence means—in my relationships, my work, and my life. Those horses don’t mess around when it comes to keeping it real.” — Sarah T.

“As a lifelong skeptic, I can’t believe I’m saying this: those five days with the horses and walking the Camino changed my life more than two decades of conventional career success. There’s a before and after the retreat—they’re that different.” — Thomas W.

“The horse meditation retreat sounded like something my sister would do, not me. I signed up on a whim during a particularly rough patch at work. Best impulsive decision I’ve ever made. I now have a photo of Midnight on my desk to remind me of what authentic leadership actually feels like.” — Rebecca M.

“Warning: side effects may include spontaneous joy, deeper connections, and an irresistible urge to move to France and start a horse sanctuary. Approach with openness—these experiences go deep!” — Jennifer W. as well as several other guests!

Ready to Experience This Magic Yourself?

While this guide gives you a taste of what’s possible, nothing compares to standing in that meadow yourself, feeling the morning mist, and connecting with these extraordinary teachers.

These retreats in south-west France include:

The Essentials

  • Guided mindfulness and meditation experiences with my horse herd
  • Two walks along short but stunning sections of the ancient Camino pilgrimage path
  • Delicious local cuisine featuring regional specialties
  • Comfortable accommodations in my renovated 18th-century farmhouse

The Magic

  • Small groups (maximum 6 guests) ensuring personalized attention
  • No previous horse experience necessary—just an open heart
  • Profound connections with both horses and fellow seekers
  • Transformative moments that participants tell me continue unfolding for months after returning home
  • Expert facilitation that creates a safe space for authentic discovery

Spaces are intentionally limited to preserve the private nature of the experience.

Your Adventure Begins With a Single Step

Download your free guide today—it’s the perfect first step toward discovering what these magnificent creatures and an ancient path might reveal about your life.

Click here to Download Your Copy of this Guide Right Now

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