Essence of Equus

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Wendy DeCamp is a riding instructor, horse trainer, and equine coach helping horses and people build confidence, connection, trust, and stronger horsemanship skills in a safe and supportive environment.

🐴 I let my horses have opinions.That doesn't mean they're allowed to be unsafe.But I also don't expect them to behave li...
09/16/2026

🐴 I let my horses have opinions.

That doesn't mean they're allowed to be unsafe.

But I also don't expect them to behave like machines.

Sometimes we ask a horse to do something, and they have a different idea.

And that's information.

Maybe we weren't clear.

Maybe our body is saying something different than we think.

Maybe the horse is uncomfortable, unsure, distracted, or simply communicating a preference.

Instead of immediately seeing that as the horse being “bad,” I think there's value in getting curious about what they're telling us.

What is the horse communicating?

What are we communicating back?

And what might we need to change?

To me, that's part of horsemanship.

It's not just about getting a horse to do what we want. It's learning how to communicate with another living being, listen to their response, and figure things out together.

Sometimes the horse that challenges you a little is the horse that teaches you the most. 💚

Has a horse ever taught you something by NOT doing exactly what you asked?

One of the things we hear again and again after our workshops is how meaningful it is to have a space where you don't ha...
09/14/2026

One of the things we hear again and again after our workshops is how meaningful it is to have a space where you don't have to perform, achieve, or have everything figured out.

That's intentional.

When Wendy and Molly facilitate an experience with the horses, they aren't there to tell you what you should discover.

They're there to create a safe, supportive space where you can become curious about what's already happening within you.

Wendy brings her deep understanding of horses and the relationships they create with people.

Molly brings her experience as a Licensed Psychologist and Somatic Practitioner, helping participants explore what they're noticing in their bodies, emotions, patterns, and relationships.

And the horses bring something entirely their own.

They respond to what's happening in the moment, without judgment or expectation.

One participant recently described her workshop experience this way:

“This is an amazing workshop and grounding space with master guides. If life feels like it’s getting tense and wound up, definitely consider taking this workshop to find some grounding and peace.”

Running with Horses takes the kind of experiences we've been creating in our workshops and gives us the opportunity to go deeper, creating the time and space to explore, practice, reflect, and grow over nine months.

🐴 Begins October 3
🌿 Monthly gatherings through May
📍 Essence of Equus Farm | Rogers, MN
💚 Small group of 8–10 participants
✨ No horse experience necessary

We begin in just a few weeks, and registration is still open.

If you've been looking for a different kind of personal growth experience, one that gives you space to slow down, reconnect, and explore alongside the horses, we'd love to welcome you.

Learn more about Running with Horses: https://www.facebook.com/share/1984xukWPN/

After I told Ralphie that if he wanted to stay, I needed him to be a small, slow horse I could trust with riders, someth...
09/12/2026

After I told Ralphie that if he wanted to stay, I needed him to be a small, slow horse I could trust with riders, something happened that I'll never forget.

I was just starting horse camps.

Several kids had ridden Ralphie that day, and when I was leading him, I had to walk pretty fast to keep up with him.

Then my niece got on.

She was tiny, maybe 40 pounds soaking wet.

And Ralphie completely changed.

He became a snail.

He walked slowly. He was careful. He was cautious.

Nobody told him to change.

He just knew.

I remember being absolutely floored.

Here was this horse I had been planning to sell because I wasn't sure I could trust him, showing me exactly what he was capable of.

Ten years later, he's still here. 💚

Ralphie is still opinionated, and that's something I appreciate about him. I don't expect my horses to be machines. As long as they're communicating safely, they're allowed to have opinions, and those moments can teach us a lot about how clearly we're communicating, too.

And if Ralphie could give us one piece of advice?

Stand your ground. 🐴

Have you ever had a horse, or another animal, completely change your first impression of them?

🐴 Meet Ralphie.Ralphie is around 22 and has been here for about 10 years.And Ralphie and I did not get off on a good foo...
09/10/2026

🐴 Meet Ralphie.

Ralphie is around 22 and has been here for about 10 years.

And Ralphie and I did not get off on a good foot. 😂

My mom unexpectedly bought him at a horse sale.

I wasn't exactly thrilled because I was the one who would be helping care for him, and we knew almost nothing about him.

Then Ralphie started getting out.

He'd walk the fence line looking for places to escape. At one point, he and another horse ended up about two miles away.

He was fast under saddle.

And he was very, very opinionated.

I planned to sell him.

But while I was doing chores, Ralphie would follow me around like a monkey.

Finally, I had a conversation with him.

I told him, “If you want to stay here, you need to work. And if you're going to work with me, I have to trust you.”

I told him I needed a small, slow horse who could help me teach people to ride.
Apparently Ralphie was listening.

Because what happened next completely changed the way I saw him.
I'll share that part of his story next. 💚

🐴 Sometimes learning happens best when it doesn't feel like a lesson.At the farm, you might practice communication while...
09/08/2026

🐴 Sometimes learning happens best when it doesn't feel like a lesson.

At the farm, you might practice communication while working together on an activity.

Building confidence might look like approaching a horse for the first time.

Learning about boundaries might come from noticing how a horse responds.

And connection might begin simply by sharing an experience with someone else.

That's part of what makes the Fall Friendship Group different.

Through six sessions of hands-on experiences with horses, peers, movement, mindfulness, and activities, participants have opportunities to practice important social-emotional skills in an environment designed to be engaging, supportive, and fun.

There isn't one right way to show up.

There's simply space to participate, explore, learn, and connect.

💚 Fall Friendship Group | Ages 11–15
📅 Begins September 12
⏰ Saturdays, 2–4 PM
📍 Essence of Equus Farm | Rogers, MN

Learn more and register through the event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1VNG2ZWNdN/

Something changes when we give ourselves permission to slow down.Throughout our Spirit of Equus workshops this year, we'...
09/07/2026

Something changes when we give ourselves permission to slow down.

Throughout our Spirit of Equus workshops this year, we've watched participants arrive carrying the busyness of everyday life and gradually settle into the experience.

They spend time outside.
They become more aware of what's happening in their bodies.
They interact with the horses.
They notice what comes up.
They reflect and share when they want to.

And often, something becomes clearer simply because they've had the space to notice it.

One participant shared:
"This is an amazing workshop and grounding space with master guides. If life feels like it’s getting tense and wound up, definitely consider taking this workshop to find some grounding and peace."

Running with Horses builds upon the same kind of experiences we've been creating in our workshops, and instead of gathering once, we'll return to this work together over nine months.

More time to notice.
More time to practice.
More time to integrate what you're learning into your life.

🐴 Our journey begins October 3rd at Essence of Equus Farm in Rogers.
Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/1984xukWPN/

Sometimes the right job changes everything.There was a time when I needed a confidence-building horse for a young rider....
09/05/2026

Sometimes the right job changes everything.

There was a time when I needed a confidence-building horse for a young rider.
The horse she had been riding became sick, and suddenly I really needed another horse who could step into that role.

When Braveheart came here, I remember having a conversation with him.

I basically said: “Look, I need your help.”

And something clicked. He was so good.

I remember riding him one day while this young rider was in the barn. I called her over and told her I wanted her to ride him.

She didn't even have shoes on. 😂

But that was the beginning of Braveheart becoming her horse for the next couple of years.

It's one of the things I find so interesting about horses.

They have different strengths. Different personalities. Different things they enjoy doing.

Sometimes part of our job is simply paying enough attention to recognize where they fit.

💚 Have you ever had someone recognize a strength in you that you hadn't quite seen in yourself yet?

💚 Connection takes time. So does confidence.That's one of the reasons our Fall Friendship Group takes place over six ses...
09/03/2026

💚 Connection takes time. So does confidence.

That's one of the reasons our Fall Friendship Group takes place over six sessions.

Rather than meeting once, participants have the opportunity to return to the same group, continue building relationships, become more comfortable with the horses, and practice new skills over time.

Each experience gives them something to build on.

A little more familiarity.
A little more trust.
Another opportunity to try something new.
Another chance to connect with someone in the group.

Growth doesn't always happen in one big moment. Often, it happens through small experiences that build on one another.

That's what we hope to create throughout our Fall Friendship Group, a place where participants have time and space to learn, connect, and grow together.

📅 Six Saturdays beginning September 12
⏰ 2–4 PM
👥 Ages 11–15
📍 Essence of Equus Farm | Rogers, MN

Learn more through the event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1VNG2ZWNdN/

🐴 Meet Braveheart.Braveheart is around 18 years old and has been part of our family for about 12 years.And if you want t...
09/01/2026

🐴 Meet Braveheart.

Braveheart is around 18 years old and has been part of our family for about 12 years.

And if you want to know a little about his personality, this photo pretty much says it. 😊

Braveheart is full of personality. He's expressive, playful, and he really likes to play with the ball. I've joked that he's a little like a Labrador in horse form.
He's also a very clear communicator.

A lot of times, during someone's first riding lesson, we don't ride at all. We start by learning about safe communication, brushing, and how horses communicate with us, and Braveheart is often one of the horses I'll choose.

He's really clear about what he likes and what he doesn't like, which makes him a pretty great teacher.

If Braveheart could give us one piece of advice, I think it would be:
Say what you mean and mean what you say.

Something we can probably all learn from. 💚

One of the most meaningful lessons horses teach is that they don't respond to the stories we tell ourselves.They don't s...
08/31/2026

One of the most meaningful lessons horses teach is that they don't respond to the stories we tell ourselves.

They don't see our job title.
They don't know our past.
They aren't concerned with whether we think we're "doing it right."

They simply respond to who we are in the present moment.

That can be both humbling and incredibly freeing.

Time with horses has a way of helping us notice the stories we've been carrying and gently inviting us to let go of the ones that no longer serve us.

It's one of the many reasons this journey is so transformative.

Running with Horses isn't about learning to ride.

It's about learning to reconnect—with yourself, with others, and with the wisdom horses have to offer.

If you're looking for a different kind of personal growth experience this fall, we'd love to have you join us.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/17oCx2wdNh/

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24700 Tucker Road
Rogers, MN
55374

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