Women-Led Equestrian Retreats Are Redefining How We Heal With Horses | Vogue

"Celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Trust the Journey equine immersion weekend in late November 2025, this 400-acre desert sanctuary set against the Santa Catalina Mountains centers its Equine Experience at Purple Sage Ranch on communication rather than riding. In guided sessions, horses have complete freedom—to approach, retreat, and express themselves—so connection emerges through presence and mutual trust. Through mindful groundwork, creative exercises, and intuitive offerings like Spirit of the Horse and Connection Over Perfection, participants attune to subtle, non-verbal cues, often deepened by The Way of the Horse Equine Oracle Cards to translate symbolic messages and clarify intuition. By dropping the reins and relying on subtle energy and intention, guests are invited to turn inward and find the authentic emotional vulnerability needed to meet a fully empowered, free-roaming horse." - Chloe Frost-Smith