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About Horse Constellation

A Horse Constellation is essentially a Family Constellation—based on the work of the late Bert Hellinger—performed in the presence of horses. If the constellation focuses on business, decision-making, or achieving a better place in life, it is typically referred to as an Organizational Constellation.

After being introduced to Family Constellation therapy and falling in love with it over twenty years ago, I began hosting private groups with other Constellation facilitators. Then, in 2008, I completed Francesca Mason Boring’s year-long training to become a facilitator. After graduating, I decided to bring Constellations into the horse corral with my herd. It was the perfect integration, as horses instinctively pick up on hidden dynamics within the constellator’s family system and act accordingly.

In a Horse Constellation, this becomes apparent when the horses suddenly ascend into the constellation, positioning themselves and making their presence known. They respond to revealed truths as the constellation unfolds. Horses offer clues and validate the direction of the constellation through loud sighs, gentle nudges, standing in specific circles (used as representations), laying down, or even urinating simultaneously. These are just a few examples of how horses respond during constellations.

In some cases, their responses are literal. For instance, my mare Corazon once stood in for a deceased baby who shared her name. In another example, my mare Ruby represented the “north” position in a constellation where the four directions were set up; she held that spot throughout the entire process.

Importantly, neither Corazon nor Ruby was told, coerced, bribed, or trained to act in these ways—they responded entirely of their own volition and with their own exquisite intelligence.

What to Expect if You Come for a Horse Constellation

Know that this work goes deep. Be prepared for an intense experience that may challenge your foundation of what you thought was true. If possible, I suggest abstaining from drugs or alcohol beforehand and ensuring you are well-rested—it can be emotionally taxing.

If you are at a point in your life where you feel stuck in recurring patterns of pain, despair, or betrayal, you may experience a significant breakthrough that could be life-changing. However, this requires an open mind as we will immerse ourselves in a field of energy—the "knowing field"—which holds accessible information. This information is often reflected through our senses and the environment; for example, a specific number of birds might represent missing people or butterflies might appear when trauma related to a deceased baby has been released.

If you are considering attending a Horse Constellation session, I recommend learning more about Family Constellation therapy first. It is very different from traditional therapy as it focuses on your interconnectedness with your family system and ancestral traumas that may entangle you. Ultimately, it is founded on inclusion and healing these dynamics.

For Those Interested in Becoming a Horse Constellation Facilitator

If you’re interested in facilitating Horse Constellations yourself, I offer a mentorship program along with online Constellation classes and courses. Learning Family Constellation therapy takes time; however, Organizational Constellations are less complex and can be learned more easily through my 5-Day Horse Constellation for Beginners video course.

For those who want to facilitate powerful Horse Constellations using Hellinger’s traditional Family Constellation method, I recommend my 8-month “Learn the Foundations of Family Constellation” course. Once you understand these principles, you’ll be able to adapt them into Horse Constellations, Nature Constellations, or Tabletop Constellations.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for a less expensive option to familiarize yourself with Family Constellation therapy, my Learn the Foundations of Family Constellation 8-part video course and accompanying e-book provide an excellent introduction.

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Read Sara’s journey that led her into becoming a Horse Constellation facilitator and teacher in her Horse Constellation e-book.

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