Deepen Your Bond, One Touch at a Time
Your horse tells you more than you think—if you know how to listen. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple yet powerful bodywork techniques to support your horse’s physical comfort and emotional well-being. Led by Josh and Victoria Williams, this beginner-friendly class covers practical assessment tools, nervous system coregulation practices, and a 10-minute routine you can easily integrate into daily grooming.
When: September 26th, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Where: 6262 SW Nighthawk Ave., Redmond
Ticket Options: $135, $148, and $169
Number of Tickets: 8
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Pre-registration is free; we only charge your credit card when we’re ready to schedule (and you say ok). When 6 people pre-register, we’ll set up the next workshop!
The Details
Reading Your Horse
Learn to recognize key signs of tension and balance in a horse’s body, behavior, and movement. You’ll walk away with practical assessment tools to help you tune in to your horse’s physical and emotional state.
Hands-On Healing
We’ll teach you a simple 10-minute bodywork routine that you can seamlessly integrate into your daily grooming. These techniques are designed to release tension, improve comfort, and enhance trust between you and your horse.
Coregulate & Connect
Horses are incredibly attuned to our energy. By practicing nervous system coregulation techniques, you’ll discover how to deepen your bond with your horse, fostering a greater sense of trust and partnership.
Workshop Leaders
Josh and Victoria Williams
Josh and Victoria believe horses unlock joy, connection, and healing. Together, they offer 50+ years of expertise in horsemanship, bodywork, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Victoria has trained and ridden champion horses and brings extensive experience in horsemanship instruction and equine therapy. She is completing a Masters in Social Work in June 2025. Josh is a doctoral candidate in Occupational Therapy with a BS in Exercise Science. With 25+ years as an authorized meditation teacher in the Sant Mat lineage, licensed massage therapist credentials, and research experience in biomechanics and exercise science, he uniquely blends mindfulness with equine-assisted healing. Follow their work on https://myhorsejourney.substack.com/
Partner
Cascadia Hero
A community wellness nonprofit, founded by Victoria and Josh, lifelong equestrians and dedicated educators. A new model of teen mental wellness—accessible, community supported, and rooted in nature. We’re building the future of teen wellness—centered on connection, belonging, and evidence-based solutions that restore hope.
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frequently asked questions
What should I wear?
Wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothes.
What should I bring?
Bring a camp chair, notebook, pen, water bottle and snack.
Will we be working with our own horses?
No, demo horses will be provided for the hands-on portion.
Can kids attend?
Teens may attend with an accompanying adult, and they must have their own ticket.
What is School of Ranch?
School of Ranch is a Central Oregon based 501c3 nonprofit. We hire experienced locals to teach practical and artisan skills, live and in person. Beyond teaching skills and helping grow our workshop leader’s businesses, we create common ground for neighbors. School of Ranch brings together people regardless of politics, age, background or beliefs.