unbridled strides: A teen empowerment series
Helping teens build confidence, connection, self-trust, boundaries, and resilience through experiences with horses.
Growing up comes with a lot of pressure—school, friendships, social media, body image, expectations, emotions, relationships, and trying to figure out where you fit.
Unbridled Strides is a five-week small-group series for teens ages 13–17, facilitated by a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Equine Specialist using the Eagala model.
Through ground-based experiences with horses, participants will explore:
- Confidence and self-worth
- Anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation
- Body image and comparison
- Friendships and social connection
- Communication and boundaries
- Resilience, identity, and self-trust
The group is created with the experiences commonly faced by teen girls in mind, while intentionally welcoming teens who identify as girls, are exploring their gender identity, or feel that a girls-centered empowerment space would be supportive for them.
No riding. No horse experience required. No pressure to have all the right words.
The 5-Week Journey
- BELONG — Finding safety, connection, and your place
- WORTH — More than what others see
- STEADY — Navigating big feelings
- VOICE — Boundaries, relationships, and being heard
- BECOMING — Trusting who you are becoming
These themes provide a foundation for each week, but Eagala sessions are client-led and experiential rather than scripted. The horses, participants, and what unfolds in the moment help guide the experience, allowing each session to meet the group where they are and explore what feels most meaningful or relevant that day.
Program Details
Dates: September 16, September 23, September 30, October 7 & October 21 (All Wednesdays)
Time: 4:30–6:00 PM
Location: Starboard Stables | Harwood, MD
Ages: 13–17
Group Size: Limited to 6 participants
Investment: $275 per participant for the full 5-week series
Payment: Full payment is due at registration.
Because the sessions build from week to week, registration is for the complete five-week series.
All activities take place on the ground with the horses. No riding or previous horse experience is necessary.
A place to turn down the outside noise, build meaningful connection, and trust yourself a little more with each stride.