Karin Bauer, Life Coach
Karin has had horses ever since she can remember. They are her passion and have taken her on a journey to herself. Karin has experienced her own personal development through horses, and she is a firm believer that horses can feel and change your emotions.
Although Karin herself is an avid rider, she says that being on a Horse Journey is not always about riding or training. Karin has certainly learned a tremendous amount about horses but it is the personal wisdom and confidence gained through being with horses that keep her most intrigued. This includes her observations in seeing her students and clients thrive with horses. There is no denying that horses are therapeutic, and they can be your therapy and your gateway to personal development. Karin loves the smiles they bring to clients’ faces!
Karin believes in Natural Horsemanship principles and uses these when working and playing with horses. She has been on that track from when she got her first horse in Germany as a young girl. Karin’s thirst for knowledge led her to learn more about horses and humans throughout her whole life. She is very passionate about sharing this soul connection with everyone who is open to it.
In Karin’s counselling/life coaching practice, she compassionately helps clients with all kinds of life issues and personal struggles. Link and Rollie are her partners and have been wonderful teachers and role models. They tune in pretty quickly and will come forward to help when they see a need.
Link and Rollie will allow you to experience clarity, unconditional love, healthy boundaries, or whatever challenge you need help with. If you desire to heal emotionally, gain confidence, explore leadership and self-esteem, you will find Equine Facilitated Personal Development very effective.
Link and Rollie are two very special horses. They are both gentle souls who enjoy people and are eager to present their healing skills.
About Karin Bauer, BSW
Counsellor/Life Coach, Equine Instructor and Facilitator
Courses and Credentials:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, University of Victoria, 1997 (over 25 years experience in human service)
Graduate of 2 year course, Life Coaching, Colorado, Coach U, 2003
“Way of the Horse” Equine Assisted Therapy, led by Deborah Marshall, Nanaimo, Oct 2011
“Intro to Equine Assisted Counselling”, led by Sue McIntosh, Cremona, Jun 2011
Equine Canada Level 1 & 2, led by instructor Sandy Day, Kelowna, May 2011
Currently working on completion of certification with CanTRA, therapeutic riding instructor
Worked at Arion Therapeutic Farm as a riding instructor, counsellor and horse trainer
Currently train horses for private clients providing riding, schooling, rehab, training (from foals to broke horses)
Currently give private lessons in Horsemanship, Riding, Groundwork and Personal Development
Avid trail rider and horse camping enthusiast
Studied and practiced Parelli Natural Horsemanship Level 1 and 2 courses
Attended Buck Brannaman clinic, Montana, Aug 2011 and numerous other clinics and training courses
Attended The Mane Event horse expo for several years, in Chilliwack and Red Deer
Showed horses at various shows in the past. Won first prizes in the Gaited Horse Show, Armstrong, Jun 2010
First Aid Refresher course, (for humans) Oct 2011
First Aid course (for horses) 2008
Member of B.C. Horse Council
Published author of articles in horse magazines, “Saddle Up” and “Walking Horse News”
Author of HorseJourney.com blog, Creator of GuidanceCards.com, Artist of InspiritArt.com, Owner of GuidanceCoach.com
Passionate Artist and Photographer
Over 35 years of experience owning, training, riding, boarding, breeding, showing and simply enjoying the company of horses and other horse enthusiasts!
About Horse Journey Programs
Karin Bauer is currently offering various programs for adults and youth at her private facility in S.E.Kelowna. The facility consists of a tranquil setting amongst nature and mountain views, nestled next to an apple orchard. A 45-foot round pen, a small outdoor riding arena, and a cozy, Journey House have been set up to create an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. This is a place for healing, learning, creating, and relaxing; a get-away from the hectic city pace and yet it’s only a 15 minute drive from Orchard Park Mall.
Please inquire about programs and rates:
Email: karin @ horsejourney.com
Phone: 250-860-1964
Web: www.HorseJourney.com
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