SkyHorse Academy

Equine Guided Education and Coaching since 1989

Our founder, Ariana, has been pioneering the profound application of horse wisdom to human health and healing since 1989. Our tried and true approach blends equine guided education, holistic somatics™ and time in nature to support our clients in re-connecting to what matters now and creating new paths in both personal and professional relationships.

We believe that healing begins within. We cultivate embodied leadership and self-awareness practices in combination with real time feedback from our equine guides. Time with horses quickens new insights and an embodied presence, or ‘way of being’ that matches our who we want to be in these times. Our programs provide the tools, support, and masterful coaching to manifest real, meaningful change—both within and in our families and communities.

Our method has been incorporated into universities, leadership institutes, coaching programs, non-profits, and businesses around the world. EGE, Equine Guided Education, at its core, means that the horse is a respected guide to human health and transfromation. The horse guides us into the magical and mysterious world of our own intuition and ancient knowing rooted deep within the sinews of our body.

Our passion is to create a ripple effect that fosters balance, harmony, and sustainability for the well-being of Mother Earth. Are you ready to create your unique ripples?

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    Leadership & Horses™

    Leadership & Horses™, SkyHorse Academy's immersive 5-day course held at Casari Farm & Garden in Santa Rosa, CA, offers a transformative journey of self-discovery and leadership development.

    True leadership starts within. Are you actively shaping your life, or are you simply reacting to external forces? This course challenges you to confront this question head-on, guiding you towards aligning your actions with a vision for a brighter future. Horses, with their keen intuition and honest feedback, become powerful allies in this process, fostering the confidence and bravery needed to pursue your goals.

    Through experiential learning with horses, Leadership & Horses™ dismantles traditional notions of leadership. Forget about dominance or intelligence as prerequisites. Here, you'll discover a more natural approach – a way of being that values diversity, individuality, and the power of interconnected relationships. By observing and interacting with horses, you'll gain valuable insights into your own leadership style, learning to lead with authenticity and inspire those around you.

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    Equine Guided Education™ Certification

    This comprehensive program, developed by the founder of SkyHorse Academy, Ariana Mazzucchi, is transformative and life changing. You'll gain a deep understanding of somatic coaching techniques and the profound language of horse-human interaction.

    Rooted in over three decades of experience, the EGE™ program is more than just a certification – it's a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Our program equips coaches, therapists, educators, healers, and visionaries with the skills to facilitate personal and professional growth, fostering deeper connections and holistic well-being.

    As you delve into the EGE™ program, you'll master somatic coaching techniques, unlocking the power of embodied practices to guide others towards self-awareness and positive change.

    The EGE™ Certification Program is ideal for those seeking to expand their existing toolkits, including coaches, therapists, educators, and healers. It's also perfect for leaders looking for innovative approaches to personal development, and anyone passionate about horses and their potential to empower others.

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    Somatics & Spirit™

    Feeling disconnected in today's fast-paced world? SkyHorse Academy's Somatics and Spirit™, an online program offered in partnership with Casari Ranch founder Ariana Mazzucchi, offers a transformative journey for those seeking to reconnect with their authentic selves.

    This program equips you with practical tools – embodied practices – that seamlessly integrate into your daily life and even your professional offerings. Learn to harness the restorative power of nature, deepening your connection with the natural world and its profound healing abilities. Explore mindful movement with horses (or simply in nature) – a powerful tool for releasing old patterns, cultivating resilience, and rewriting limiting stories that hold you back.

    Somatics and Spirit™ also includes self-discovery exercises to help you identify and shed these limiting beliefs, embracing your full potential. Monthly Zoom calls hosted by Ariana provide a supportive space to connect with fellow learners, ask questions, and delve deeper into the course material.

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  • "My time with the horses was awe inspiring, magical, comical, and life affirming. I whispered to them my secrets, my fears, my hopes, and wordlessly they stepped in closer, giving subtle and sometimes not so subtle cues and clues."

    -Lisa S. July 2024

  • “During sessions, It was easy to open up, allow feelings and vulnerabilities to arise, and trust your guidance. I especially appreciate your deep and wide experience, unapologetic cowgirl authenticity, and ever present creativity in both thought and action."

    Mel S.

  • “Ariana’s most unique gift is her ability to navigate with seamless ease between the cerebral, cognitive, mental world of our “thinking mind”, the place we are when we are “in our head”, and the somatic, energetic, intuitive, and spiritual worlds that connect us to nature, where our senses and feelings reside. She is able to move between these two worlds, as a partner guide with the horses, leading people to discoveries about and within themselves that they could not otherwise find."

    Hallie Bigliardi, CEGE-level 5 and author

  • "Ariana is a multi-talented artist, horsewoman, teacher, spiritual guide, land steward, spouse, mother, friend, animal healer, community builder, and entrepreneur. I have never met anyone else like her."  

    June Gunther

  • "Ariana is the most motivated woman I know. Her determination and love for life are a source of power from which she creates in a unique way. She inspires others to step into the life that they aspire to and brings out the best in people who are ready to fly. "

    Cassandra Ogier

Inspirational Quotes from Ariana

“The next leadership frontier is of a spiritual nature. Now is the time to stand for dignity and respect for all creatures and Mother Earth. Our success is no longer defined by our accumulation of material goods, but by being in service to a worthy cause.”

“Healthy success is not about how much stress you can handle or how high you raise the bar for what success means. True success comes from an embodied sense of dignity and respect coming from inside of you and flowing outward, contributing to others along the way.”

“Taking a stand for who you are, without apology, is what changes the world. As a breast cancer survivor and innovator in the field of Somatic Coaching for over 35 years, I know this first hand. I help my clients claim their wildness without apology and embody the stand they want to make in the world. By reconnecting my clients to their spirit’s call, they become the change makers we need to save the planet.”