FAQ | The Flow Experience - unique wellness experience alongside horses near Grandview, Manitoba

Common Questions

What participants should know before attending:

No horse experience required and riding is not part of the exprience.

Participants interact with the horses from the ground through structured activities

Because the experience takes place around large animals in an outdoor or indoor arena, participants will be asked to follow simple safety guidelines throughout the day. Safety of both participants and horse is a priority.

The horses involved in the experience are carefully selected for their calm and steady nature, and the activities are structured and facilitated in a way that prioritizes safety for both participants and horses.

As with any activites involving animals and the outdoors, participants will be asked to review and sign a standard waiver before the session.

What if I am nervous around horses?

That is very common feeling and totally normal.
Most participants arrive with little to no experience around horses, and it is common to feel some hesitation at first.
The Flow Experience horses are used to students of all ages as most of them were long standing riding lesson horses in their previous career.
Feeling nervous will not affect them as at all.

During the structured activities from the ground with the horses, participants are guided and facilitated, step by step through the whole process. There is always space to slow down, observe and time to get comfortable. No one is asked to do anything they are ready to do.

For many people, the initial nervousness becomes part of gaining a greater sends of confidence and calm as the day unfolds.

What should I wear?

Comfortable outdoor clothing and shoes suitable for different weather.
We will be spending time indoors and outdoors and there will be a room to leave your belongings. It is important to feel comfortable so come prepared with different options.
We also recommend clothing you do not mind getting dusty.
The important part is to wear closed-toe shoes - no sandals, no flip flops.
You can bring different pairs of shoes and change during the day.
Keep in mind that the day will be comprised of a mix of outdoor & indoor activities.

Are meals included?

For full-day sessions, a simple lunch is typically provided as well as simple snacks such as granola bars and fruits. Participants are more than welcome bringing their own snacks, food, beverages. Participants will have access to a mini fridge to keep food or beverages cold. We also provide tea and coffee. Any dietary restrictions can be shared with us during the registration process.

Are there any accommodations close by?

Participants travel from different distances to attend The Flow Exprerience at SGA Stables.
Some choose to drive for the day, while others, prefer to stay nearby and and turn the experience into a short prairie or lake gateway.

Staying in Dauphin - 45 min
Dauphin offers several hotel options and restaurants . Many participants travelling from Winnipeg choose to stay there the night before or after the session.

Staying in Grandview - 10 min
Some participants prefer to stay closer to the Experience. Grandview offers small town amenities and a great large local A
Participants who choose this option, often head to the lake in the evening. Here are some of the options past participants have chosen. Let me know what you are seeking for and I will send you information.

Staying in Roblin - 30 min
Depending on where participants come from, Roblin has been a fabulous option as well with many beautiful RbnB Options to choose from. Some past participants, camped by the lake right in the center of Roblin.

Turning it into a Lake Weekend
Some participants enjoy combining the experience with a relaxing weekend by the lake in the Duck Mountain Provincial Park.

Camping at SGA Stables
Some participants have asked to bring in their camper/RV and camp over night at SGA Stables.
This is also an option when space is available.

Payment policies: how do I pay, do I need to make a deposit, what if I cancel?

Once you send us your registration information, we will contact you to confirm availability and we will send you payment information for the e-transfer. To confirm your registration, we request 50% deposit which is not refundable. Balance is due on the day of the session. If you need to cancel, we will issue you a credit for another session in the same amount as your deposit.

See clearly. Stand steadily. Move Forward

Experiential. Reflective. Grounded.

THE FLOW EXPERIENCE