Led by Horses

At Dove Creek Equine Rescue near Amarillo, Texas, we believe horses have a unique ability to help humans heal, grow, and reconnect. Led By Horses is our equine-assisted learning and coaching program that invites individuals, groups, and teams to experience awareness, connection, and change through the wisdom of horses.

Equine Assisted Coaching

At Led By Horses, we walk alongside leaders, entrepreneurs, first responders, veterans, seniors, and those who are experiencing loss –  meeting them exactly where they are and helping them step into their highest potential, both inside the boardroom, the classroom, and beyond it.

We hold a deep belief that every person carries within them an extraordinary capacity for wisdom, creativity, and purpose. Our work is about helping people come home to that knowing  – to hear themselves more clearly, meet their challenges with fresh eyes, and live and lead from a place that truly means something.

People arrive at coaching for a reason, a season, or a lifetime – and wherever you are, that’s exactly the right place to begin.

Our work goes deep. Through our unique, custom-designed process, we support clients in reshaping the patterns that have kept them playing small – rewiring neural pathways from the inside out to build lives and organizations rooted in meaning, resilience, and authentic power. No two journeys look alike, because no two people are alike. This work is yours, shaped entirely around who you are and where you’re headed.

Together, we go beyond the surface. This work is about more than solving problems or hitting goals  – It’s about coming home to the fullness of who you are, accessing your truest essence, and building a life that actually feels like yours.

Some of what brings people here

  • The ache for a life that’s both prosperous and present, where success doesn’t mean sacrificing your own happiness.
  • The courage to leave behind what’s no longer working and finally step into the work your soul has been calling you toward
  • Yearning to speak your truth, hold your ground, and move through conflict and hard conversations without losing yourself.
  • Finding real steadiness in your business life –  financial clarity, confident decisions, and a cohesive team.
  • The gusto to dream big – what do you want  – a ranch, a new horizon, a wild adventure, a new beginning
  • The honesty to look clearly at what’s no longer working in your relationships, and the grace to rebuild something true
  • Most of all  – to stop performing a version of yourself and start living as the whole, vibrant, purposeful human you already are

Explore Led by Horses Sessions

Individual Coaching Session

Personalized sessions focused on emotional healing, clarity, and growth. Designed to support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, or grief in a peaceful ranch setting.

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Team Cohesion

Corporate, nonprofit, and professional groups develop stronger communication, leadership, and collaboration through equine-assisted learning activities.

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Scheduled Groups

Ongoing small-group sessions focused on self-discovery, connection, and community support.

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Workshops & Retreats

Specialized group retreats and women’s weekends provide space for rest, renewal, and deeper connection with self and others.

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Learning through connection

interaction, Reflections, and trust

There is growing scientific evidence showing that time spent with horses can improve emotional awareness, mental health, and overall well-being. Horses help people increase emotional intelligence, release stress, and rediscover balance — whether navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, or personal growth.

At Led By Horses, we embrace the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit that occurs when humans engage authentically with horses. Our equine partners sense human emotion, energy, and presence, helping you connect with your authentic self and build greater self-awareness.

All sessions are coaching-based and experiential, guided by trained equine facilitators. Through interaction, reflection, and trust, clients often experience breakthroughs that bring peace, confidence, and clarity.

Healing happens in partnership

In every session, horses guide participants toward greater awareness and alignment. Their gentle feedback helps us repair the fragmented self, establish healthy boundaries, and rediscover inner wholeness. Clients gain clarity, develop self-trust, and learn to live with stronger purpose and presence.

Led by horses empowers you to

Gain new awareness and direction in your life

Discover your unique gifts and strengths

Reconnect with your values and live with authenticity

Build healthier boundaries and stronger relationships

Experience personal wholeness and renewed confidence

Stories of transformation

Testimonials

Since 2016, Dove Creek has been a place of return for me, a place where the land holds, the horses listen, and healing unfolds naturally. Each visit, each workshop, each moment of service has softened my heart and helped release what I no longer need to carry. The horses work with a profound sensitivity, the land hums with a healing vibration, and the community offers warmth, safety, and belonging. And of course, time with Laurie is always transformative, her guidance supporting deep shifts that linger long after I leave. I love this place.”

J.A.
Santa Fe, NM

Horses just do something, give something that people can’t.”

B.L.
Amarillo

I’m a 9-year Air Force veteran, and I lead the Yellow City Sister in Arms Veterans Alliance. We started coming to Dove Creek for Equine Coaching in February of this year [2025]. I had no idea what it was going to truly be like because it’s not like anything I had ever done before. Most of the women veterans have enjoyed the authenticity, the honesty, and the vulnerability that working with the horses brings. I think all veterans should do some equine coaching because it’s truly amazing and it’s like nothing you have ever experienced before.”

C.N., Air Force Veteran
Amarillo

It has been life-changing for me!! Before the October Grief Group, I had felt hopeless for many months. That healing process put me back on solid ground (instead of shifting sands), and gave me the undying strength to keep going in a very difficult life situation.”

R.H.
Clovis, NM

Just getting the courage to let it go and be; the horses help so much with bringing me back to the present and being ok with my sadness. Through the grief and pain. The Coaches are just as great and willing. Beautiful time with them, the horses, and others who just get it.”

C.C.
Amarillo

I felt a connection with my team as well as the staff [LBH Coaches]. I have the 5 pillars written on my whiteboard and am working on consciously being present and grounded.”

Staff Member, MaxiVolt
Amarillo

If you’re unsure about attending, do it! Get out of your comfort zone, try new experiences! This was worth it!”

Staff Member, MaxiVolt
Amarillo

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Meet Laurie Higgins-Kerley

And the led by horses team

Laurie Higgins-Kerley and the Led By Horses facilitators are trained in Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL), guiding sessions that help people uncover new insights and growth through connection with horses. Their work combines compassion, science, and experience to create a safe, meaningful space for every participant.

The team’s work extends beyond Dove Creek through valued community partnerships with Family Support Services of Amarillo and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, helping individuals and families throughout the Texas Panhandle find healing and direction.

Before you book

Please review our cancellation and refund policy prior to scheduling a session or retreat.

Led by horses refund & cancellation policy

Experience the power of horses

and the wisdom within

Whether you are seeking personal growth, emotional healing, or stronger leadership, the horses at Dove Creek are ready to guide you. Take the next step toward balance, connection, and renewal.

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