Cowgirl talking to and petting a white and gray horse in an equestrian arena

Horse Whispering

Unlock the Secrets of Equine Communication

There are luxury dude ranch vacations and there are luxury dude ranch vacations with life-changing equestrian experiences—like horse whispering at Paws Up.

Cowgirl training a white horse in an equestrian arena

Building Trust Through Empathy

Actions speak louder than words—something that will become immediately apparent once you step into the ring with one of our ranch horses, one of our adopted mustangs, or even the entire herd of Paws Up horses, wild and domestic. Each horse whispering session is tailored to the individual participating and is designed to build mutual trust and respect between horse and human, by laying a foundation of understanding about the most basic needs of the horse, creating an empathy for it as the basis of your work. You’ll become more aware of and more familiar with your own body language, allowing you the opportunity to learn how to adjust your demeanor to better interact with the horse. And as you become more familiar with the horse, you’ll find that the rhythm between you is deeply satisfying. You’ll learn how to be a confident leader, establishing a relationship that is both life-affirming and life-changing. You’ll likely never look at the way you interact with animals (and other humans) in the same way again.

Perfect for guests with any level of horse experience.