The Conscious Human–Horse Relationship
Healing and learning with horses
At the core of all our programs lies a conscious and embodied approach to the human–horse relationship.
The approach
At the core of all our programs lies a conscious and embodied approach to the human–horse relationship.
Through observation of herd dynamics, non-verbal communication and relational presence, participants develop emotional regulation, social awareness and authentic leadership capacities.
The horse becomes a mirror, a teacher and a partner in learning.
About the program
A structured yet relational learning journey where humans and horses meet in presence, respect and awareness.
Ground-based work and, when appropriate, mounted experiences support embodied learning, emotional regulation and conscious relationship.
This program integrates knowledge, experience and reflection in a safe and carefully guided environment.
Programs & Experiences
Six formats, one approach. Each one is built around the same principle — the horse as an active partner, never an instrument.
Kids
Ages 6–12
A structured and progressive group program introducing children to equine behaviour, conscious interaction and relational awareness.
Through hands-on experience and guided reflection, children develop responsibility, emotional regulation and social skills.
Families
Open door, all ages
A monthly open gathering where families spend time in nature and connect through shared experience.
Horses are part of the encounter — families may groom, lead, walk or simply observe them, learning about their behaviour across seasons and environments.
The space is prepared to be welcoming and flexible, allowing each family to engage at their own rhythm.
Adults
Immersive, experiential, guided
Immersive workshops rooted in the Human–Horse Relationship Approach, exploring leadership, boundaries and emotional regulation through lived experience.
Through guided interaction with horses, participants develop relational awareness, grounded presence and authentic communication.
The horse acts as a mirror — highlighting patterns and inviting conscious adjustment.
Corporate
We design bespoke experiential programs using the human–horse relationship to strengthen communication, leadership and team cohesion.
Through guided challenges with horses, teams gain insight into relational dynamics, decision-making patterns and collective responsibility in real time.
Making invisible team dynamics visible through experiential work with horses, enhancing communication and collective awareness in real time.
Exploring presence, decision-making and responsibility under pressure, revealing how leadership naturally emerges within the group.
Strengthening alignment, cooperation and shared accountability by experiencing interdependence rather than merely discussing it.
Private
Personalised sessions based on the Human–Horse Relationship Approach, designed according to the intention and needs of each participant.
Sessions may focus on experiential learning, conscious riding, personal development or therapeutic support, following an initial conversation.
Available by appointment
Special Programs
Seasonal camps, school visits and special events rooted in experiential learning with horses and nature.
Available for schools, holiday programs, birthday celebrations and community gatherings.
Who we are
At Alma Gitana we create experiences with horses that support human development, awareness, the quality of our relationships and personal growth.
Through interaction with horses we offer a safe space where each person can observe their own patterns, try out new ways of acting and develop resources they can carry into their personal, family or professional life.
Our commitment is to create authentic experiences, respecting the wellbeing of the horses, the rhythm of each participant and the singularity of every process.
We believe that contact with horses and with nature can contribute to a more conscious, cooperative and wholehearted society.
We want Alma Gitana to become a reference in equine-assisted human development — recognised for the quality of its work, for its ethics and for a deep respect for people, animals and nature.
We respect the individuality of every person and every horse.
We seek to act with coherence, authenticity and responsibility in every relationship.
We value full attention to the present moment as the ground for learning and transformation.
We believe the most meaningful learning happens when it is lived.
We take inspiration from horses to build relationships based on trust, collaboration and mutual respect.
We recognise nature as a privileged context for wellbeing, learning and human development.
At Alma Gitana the horses are neither working instruments nor performers of trained exercises. They are active partners in the experience.
The facilitator creates the conditions for safety, observes the interaction and accompanies each participant in reflecting on what was lived.
Every experience is unique, because it is born of the relationship between the person, the horse and the context of that moment.
The people
Founder · Equine Specialist
Somatic & Equine-Assisted Facilitator
Trained as a dancer and a former member of the Companhia Nacional de Bailado, Vera has spent a lifetime between the language of the body and the company of horses.
Gestalt Therapist (Equine-Based)
Group Experiential Practitioner
Reiki Master
Co-Facilitator & Support
At Alma Gitana we believe the best experiences come from collaboration between different fields of knowledge.
We work with a multidisciplinary team that brings together professionals with complementary skills, according to the goals of each program.
This diversity allows us to create more complete experiences, integrating different perspectives and ensuring an ethical, safe and people-centred approach that respects the rhythm and singularity of every process.
Moments
Children, families, teams and horses — moments from current activities and past experiences.
Contact
Tell us which experience calls you, and we will find the right way in.