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About

VALKYRIE EQUINE EXPERIENCES

Valkyrie Equine Experiences is an Equine Assisted Services program that provides an opportunity for experiential learning, self-reflection, and personal growth with the guidance of a certified facilitator and support of the horse.  

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Mission Statement

At Valkyrie Equine Experiences, we empower individuals to reconnect with their inner strength, cultivate self-awareness, and foster meaningful growth through the transformative partnership between humans and horses.

Qualifications & Education

Marina holds several different certifications in the field of Equine Assisted Services. She has her certifications in EAL (Equine Assisted Learning), ESMHL (Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning), HeartMath, and CTRI (Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor).

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Horse Powered Reading and Math Facilitator

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EAL Facilitator

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CTRI and ESMHL

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Equine Sports Massage Therapist

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Vision Statement

To create a world where humans and horses walk together as teachers and healers, inspiring profound personal growth, authentic connection, and a more compassionate way of being.

A Letter from Marina

Hello friends — I’m Marina.

Horses have been my companions since I was a young girl, when I first stepped into the pasture and felt that quiet, certain knowing: this is where my soul aligns with the world. Over the years, that early bond has become a lifelong calling — shaping the heart of who I am and the work I offer through Valkyrie Equine Experiences.

With decades of hands-on experience — from riding and training to working as a veterinary technician, instructor, and equine-assisted learning facilitator — I’ve come to understand the horse as one of our greatest teachers.

My practice is grounded in experience, science, heart intelligence, and the subtle language of energy and presence. I’m trained in Equine-Assisted Learning, HeartMath®, and Therapeutic Horsemanship, and I weave these together to create experiences that honor both the horse’s sovereignty and the human spirit.

At Valkyrie Equine Experiences, the herd and I hold space for authentic exploration — where growth unfolds naturally through awareness, respect, and connection.

 

You don’t need horse experience to join us; just a willingness to show up as you are. Horses have a remarkable way of reflecting our truth, helping us release what no longer serves and reconnect with our own inner steadiness and strength.

This work is the culmination of a lifetime — it’s something I’ve lived and become. It’s the embodiment of what the horses continually teach: strength through softness, courage through presence, and leadership through heart.

Whether you come seeking clarity, calm, or a deeper way of being, you are welcome here. Together — breath by breath, heartbeat by heartbeat, hoofbeat by hoofbeat — we return to the quiet power of connection.

With love and gratitude,

Marina

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"Love is the bridge between you and everything."

RUMI

Meet the Horses

Valkyrie Equine Experiences has an amazing herd of horses to work with! They each bring something very special to the program. In addition we have other animals that Marina is able to incorporate in a session if appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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