“I choose to stay in the flow of life and experience the Grace that always is.”
2026 Programs
Program Date
Program Name
Program Details
Feb
21-22 2026
Cathy Woods Presenter
At The Art of the Horseman Online Fair
Details: TBA Soon
Feb 27 –
March 2, 2026
Ageless Riding Retreat
Southern Cross Guest Ranch, Georgia
This three-night retreat blends confidence-building horsemanship, mindful equine connection, and gentle yoga for riders. Enjoy unmounted and optional mounted sessions, trail rides on seasoned ranch horses, and workshops on equestrian wellness and mindfulness. Whether you’re getting back in the saddle or simply seeking a deeper bond with horses, this retreat meets you where you are—honoring your experience, respecting your pace, and celebrating your love for horses at any age.
March
15 – 19, 2026
Embrace Your Cowgirl Spirit through Body, Mind, Equine
White Stallion Guest Ranch Tucson, AZ
4-Night women’s retreat. Learn to use the whole of yoga to enhance your horsemanship from ground to saddle while embracing your Cowgirl Spirit and learn ways to incorporate that spirit into daily living. All inclusive retreat, yoga classes, workshops, discussions, arena exercises with horses, trail rides and more. Any level of yoga or riding experience is welcome at this empowering, women’s retreat.
More Info/Register Here
April
15
2026
Cathy’s New Book Becomes Available
Riding Through Change, by Cathy Woods. Published by: Horse and Rider Books Details: TBA
2025 Programs
| Program Date | Program Name | Program Details | |
| January 22 – 26, 2025 |
Embrace Your Cowgirl Spirit through Body, Mind, Equine Tucson, AZ |
4-Night women’s retreat. Learn to use the whole of yoga to enhance your horsemanship from ground to saddle while embracing your Cowgirl Spirit and learn ways to incorporate that spirit into daily living. All inclusive retreat, yoga classes, workshops, discussions, arena exercises with horses, trail rides and more. Any level of yoga or riding experience is welcome at this empowering, women’s retreat. |
|
| April 19-20, 2025 |
Intro To Meditation Lakeview at Fontana Soaking Cabana Resort Bryson City, NC |
Join us for a transformative three-part weekend series exploring the fundamentals of meditation. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this immersive experience will introduce you to a variety of techniques—including meditating in nature, embracing stillness, and meditation in motion. Open to locals, or make it a weekend getaway by staying at Lakeview! |
|
| April 26, 2025 |
Energy Matters Live Webinar Live on Warwick Schiller’s Journey On Course Platform. From the comfort of your home, barn, or wherever you are! |
In this interactive webinar, you’ll uncover how the energy behind your words, your presence, and your intentions directly impacts both your horsemanship and lifemanship. Dive into practical exercises and grounding techniques that help you harness, manage, and transmit energy effectively, strengthening the bond with your equine partner. Advance registration and pre-payment are required, with ticket holders receiving a link 24 hours before the event and 30-day access to the webinar. |
|
| May 8 – 11, 2025 |
Find Your Inner Cowgirl with Body Mind, Equine ™ Granby, Colorado |
Use yoga to improve your horsemanship in this 3-night women’s retreat experience while exploring your cowgirl spirit. Yoga classes, workshops, discussions, arena work, trail rides & more! All levels welcome. |
|
| May 31 – June 1, 2025 |
Intro To Meditation Lakeview at Fontana | Soaking Cabana Resort Bryson City, NC |
Experience the fundamentals of meditation in this immersive three-part weekend series. Designed for beginners and those looking to deepen their practice, this course introduces various meditation techniques. Learn how to meditate in nature, embrace stillness, and explore meditation in motion. You’ll gain practical tools to cultivate mindfulness and bring a sense of inner calm into your daily life. |
|
| Sept 4-7, 2025 |
Ageless Riding Retreat Madison, GA |
This three-night retreat blends confidence-building horsemanship, mindful equine connection, and gentle yoga for riders. Enjoy unmounted and optional mounted sessions, trail rides on seasoned ranch horses, and workshops on equestrian wellness and mindfulness. Whether you’re getting back in the saddle or simply seeking a deeper bond with horses, this retreat meets you where you are—honoring your experience, respecting your pace, and celebrating your love for horses at any age. SOLD OUT – Join The Waitlist – Stay tuned for a second 2025 date! |
|
| Sept 27-28, 2025 |
Intro To Meditation Lakeview at Fontana | Soaking Cabana Resort Bryson City, NC |
Experience the fundamentals of meditation in this immersive three-part weekend series. Designed for beginners and those looking to deepen their practice, this course introduces various meditation techniques. Learn how to meditate in nature, embrace stillness, and explore meditation in motion. You’ll gain practical tools to cultivate mindfulness and bring a sense of inner calm into your daily life. |
|
| Nov 6-9, 2025 |
Ageless Riding Retreat Madison, GA |
This three-night retreat blends confidence-building horsemanship, mindful equine connection, and gentle yoga for riders. Enjoy unmounted and optional mounted sessions, trail rides on seasoned ranch horses, and workshops on equestrian wellness and mindfulness. Whether you’re getting back in the saddle or simply seeking a deeper bond with horses, this retreat meets you where you are—honoring your experience, respecting your pace, and celebrating your love for horses at any age. |
Previous 2024 Programs
| Program Date | Program Name | Program Details | |
| January 21 – 24, 2024 |
Embrace Your Cowgirl Spirit through Body, Mind, Equine White Stallion Luxury Guest Ranch Tucson, AZ |
Women’s Ranch Retreat at White Stallion Luxury Guest Ranch, Tucson, AZ |
|
|
March 16, 2024 11:00 am – 12: 30 pm EST + 30-day access to recording! |
Mindfulness in Horsemanship Live Webinar From the comfort of your home, barn, or wherever you are! |
In this webinar we’ll explore: What true mindfulness is, How to improve the quality of presence with your horse, Learn tools to stay in the moment, Mindfulness activities with equines, Enriching your relationship with your equine partner, Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share comments. Learn More / Register Here |
|
| April 13, 2024 |
1-Day Body, Mind, Equine Retreat/Clinic Marigold Equestrian Center Lacey Springs, Alabama |
Improve horsemanship from ground to saddle and become a mindful equestrian. Spend time on the yoga mat, and in the arena with horses, unmounted and optional mounted segments. Horses provided. |
|
| April 27, 2024 |
Equine Yoga + Trail Ride Tryon International Equestrian Center Mill Spring, NC |
Retreat day of yoga, equestrian mindfulness, and trail riding. The day will start with a meet-and-greet followed by a morning meditation and a gentle yoga class geared for equestrians, along with breathwork for riders and a guided relaxation experience. The session will include a Body, Mind, Equine™ workshop. |
|
| May 9 – 12, 2024 |
Find Your Inner Cowgirl with Body Mind, Equine ™ Granby, Colorado |
Use yoga to improve your horsemanship in this 3-night women’s retreat experience while exploring your cowgirl spirit. Yoga classes, workshops, discussions, arena work, trail rides & more! All levels welcome. |
|
| May 31 – June 2, 2024 |
Smoky Mountain Glamping Yoga Retreat with Equine Friends Franklin, NC |
An all inclusive, Glamping Yoga Retreat which combines (non-riding) equine activities — In the mountains of Western North Carolina at Nurture + Nature Retreat Center in Franklin, NC. |
|
|
June 8th, 2024 11:00 am – 12: 30 pm EST + 30-day access to recording! |
Practical Parallels of Yoga + Horsemanship Live Webinar From the comfort of your home, barn, or wherever you are! |
In this webinar, we’ll explore the many parallels between authentic yoga and mindful horsemanship, from Cathy’s book, Yoga for Riders and from her Body, Mind, Equine program; such as, body, breathing and energy awareness, slowing down, being present…to name a few. In addition to a power point presentation, discussing the parallels in depth, Cathy will lead some guided experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to comment and ask questions. Come away with new and inspiring ways to interact with your horse and enhance your horsemanship from ground to saddle. |
|
| June 15th, 2024 |
Equine Yoga and Trail Ride Tryon International Equestrian Center Mill Spring, NC |
Retreat day of yoga, equestrian mindfulness, and trail riding. The day will start with a meet-and-greet followed by a morning meditation and a gentle yoga class geared for equestrians, along with breathwork for riders and a guided relaxation experience. The session will include a Body, Mind, Equine™ workshop. |
|
| September 14th, 2024 |
Equine Yoga and Trail Ride Tryon International Equestrian Center Mill Spring, NC |
Retreat day of yoga, equestrian mindfulness, and trail riding. The day will start with a meet-and-greet followed by a morning meditation and a gentle yoga class geared for equestrians, along with breathwork for riders and a guided relaxation experience. The session will include a Body, Mind, Equine™ workshop. |
|
| October 10th – 15th, 2024 |
Liberty Festival KY Horse Park Lexington, KY |
Presented by International Liberty Horse Assoc. Cathy Woods will be one of the presenters at Liberty Festival – offering yoga for riders classes and equestrian wellness presentations. |
|
| November 2nd, 2024 |
Equine Yoga and Trail Ride Tryon International Equestrian Center Mill Spring, NC |
Retreat day of yoga, equestrian mindfulness, and trail riding. The day will start with a meet-and-greet followed by a morning meditation and a gentle yoga class geared for equestrians, along with breathwork for riders and a guided relaxation experience. The session will include a Body, Mind, Equine™ workshop. POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE |
