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The Horse & Human
Confidence & Connection Retreat March 10–14 | Private 400-Acre Property | Limited to 10 Participants We are excited to bring you something truly next-level—a one-of-a- kind retreat designed to rebuild confidence, deepen connection, and support both horse and human on every level. This is a collaboration between two like-minded professionals: myself, (Tanja), an experienced horsewoman with a deep focus on anxiety and confidence-building in both horses and people; and Linda Sawrey, an accomplished horsewoman in her own right, and a highly qualified Psychotherapist, Clinical Counsellor, and Registered Nurse with over 35 years of experience. Together, we’ve created an immersive and life-changing retreat that offers personal support, practical tools, and a space for true transformation. What to Expect: • One-on-one sessions with Linda to explore the roots of anxiety and confidence challenges with tailored techniques to reframe response patterns and develop individualized strategies for growth. • Group lessons in human physiology and psychology – what’s happening in your body and mind, and how to work with it • Group sessions Group sessions focus on understanding human neurobiology—how your brain and nervous system influence your body and mind—and provide practical ways to work with these processes to reshape responses for healthier, more adaptive reactions. • Live horse demonstrations – learn to read body language and manage tricky situations before they escalate • Horse sessions – build mutual confidence and strengthen your partnership • Nature walks, waterfall visits, and swims – Reconnect with yourself and the land, including invigorating experiences like natural ice baths. The Setting: This retreat takes place on a stunning 400-acre private property featuring: • A fully-equipped barn-style kitchen/dining/lounge area with fireplace • Undercover arena, round yards, and an extensive outdoor obstacle course • Onsite camping (required) with space for horse floats • Horse yards and all kitchen amenities available Please note: Early mornings and evening sessions are part of the experience-- we’re diving deep! This course is to be held in the amazing Hinterland of the Gold Coast, right near the Natural Arch / Natural Bridge. Please note that if you are coming from NSW please navigate Via Nerang on the Gold Coast –– your GPS may offer alternative routes through Kyogle or Murwillumbah –– these are not suitable for horse trailers! Investment: $2200 per person This is a special 2026 price—future retreats will be priced higher. We’ve kept the group small (only 10 spots) to ensure everyone gets personalized attention. • Retreat runs March 10th–14th • Arrival recommended March 9th • Group closing night on March 14 | Depart March 15th Important: Horses must be Hendra vaccinated—a requirement of the property. If you'd like us to hold a spot while you check your schedule, we’re happy to do that for a short time. This invite is exclusive to those in the TKH Clinics Peeps group and will go public soon—reply now to secure your interest. We’d love to have you there, Tanja & Linda
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About Linda Sawrey:
Linda is known for her compassionate, supportive and holistic approach to counselling and psychotherapy. With over 35 years as a ED Nurse, Quality & Risk Manager and more than 7 years in clinical practice as a Psychotherapist and Clinical Counsellor. She hold an MBA, Master in Gestalt Therapy and Nursing Degree. She specialise in supporting individuals through a range of areas including building self-confidence and self-esteem, navigating life transitions, managing change and stress, and regulating emotional and nervous system responses. She also incorporate nature-based and equine-assisted therapy as a unique modality to promote healing and growth. She has a particular interest and expertise in working with neurodivergence, including Autism and ADHD, health & chronic illness counselling, trauma and domestic abuse, grief, anxiety, and depression. Linda also runs equine and nature-based therapy practice (Nurtured by Nature Psychotherapy) at her beautiful Quarter Horse stud (Ricinda Ranch) She has been breeding & educating QH's for over 40 years and is also a Equine AI technician & certificate barefoot trimmer. Areas of special interest are:
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About Tanja Kraus:
Tanja is a lifelong student of the horse and has been a passionate educator of horses and humans for decades. Tanjas first horse was an off the track standardbred, her second an off the track Thoroughbred, who offered Tanja a challenging and educational start to 'horse life'. Her career beginning with sporting events and jumping, moving onto dressage and hacking, and then a big switch to western horses and riding. Along the way, an introduction to horsemanship changed the path of Tanjas life completely. Intrigued by horse psychology and behaviour, she stopped competing altogether while immersing herself into the teachings of horsemanship. With full immersion, a fascination for 'troubled horses' and 'colt starting' was born. Whether taking on horses to offer them a kind and confidence building start to their ridden career, or helping those that had 'issues' find a new start to life, her passion evolved into offering private lessons and clinics, something Tanja has now been doing full time since 2011. Tanja has authored 6 books, 3 of which centre around the training of horses and their humans. Her ‘Lessons From Horses’ series work as a set or are as equally beneficial individually. They are all available here on her website.
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