EQ Wellness Lessons, Leases & Training

In EQ Wellness group lessons, we focus on developing horsemanship skills and compassionate communication between horse and rider. With an emphasis on community learning and support, lessons are held in groups of 3-4 riders. Our horsemanship practice is centered in Western riding principles.

EQ Wellness is the highest level of riding at BOK Ranch. Lessons are taught by Taylor Singmaster Shepard and those trained through her methods. BOK Ranch is an inclusive riding community that also offers lower level lessons with assistance and adaptations suitable for people of ALL abilities.

There is currently an extensive waitlist for new riders in the EQ Wellness Program.

Click the button to get your name on the waitlist, and be sure to check out out our Unleash Your Cowgirl workbook and courses!

Lease Services

Every cowgirl needs her trusty companion. Lucky has Spirit. Sonora has Lightning. Jo Green has Black Beauty. A horse she can tell her secrets to. Seek solace from. Feel the wind in her hair and chase dreams with...

Are you excited about the idea of your cowgirl having that connection, too? More ownership, responsibilities and autonomy? Imagine all they will learn and the confidence this could empower in them!

Leasing gives your young cowgirl fulfill her dream of having a heartfelt connection to a horse and a real-life experience of horse ownership without the longterm commitment or cost.

Supporting one of our amazing BOK Ranch horses through our lease program is a rewarding way to be deeply involved in our community. Explore a greater responsibility and connection with your heart-horse while still being under full time guided support from professional equestrian, Taylor Singmaster Shepard.

Every lease includes:

• Access to barn time with your horse during supervised barn hours

• Deepened 1:1 connection

• New and exciting sense of ownership, responsibility and autonomy for your young rider

• Updates and behind the scenes information on your horse, including training and personalized content based on your equine partner

• …and SO much more!!

Heart Centered Training

When I look around the equine industry I see so many trainers riding in "skills first" ways. Prioritizing the SKILLS that lead to "success" for horses and riders, but forgetting about key elements such as mental health, emotional connection, physical wellbeing, trust and more.

The EQ Wellness Heart Centered Horsemanship program goes deeper with a wholistic approach to developing horses and supporting owners. My top priority is providing you and your equine partner with ALL the tools you need to achieve a lifetime of wellness together.

Every training package includes:

• Weekly sessions of 45-120min

• A mix of groundwork, arena work, trail riding, and R+ training based on goals

• Strength and conditioning sessions

• Scheduling and progress tracking on the EquiLab app

Along with training, lessons and exercise I will also provide support in the following:

• Health management including routine veterinary and dental care

• Feeding and supplement plan

• Physical and mental equine enrichment

• Full body healing and maintenance

• Confidence building

• Behavior and communication

• Community building

Ready to go deeper with your horse? Email me at taylor@eqwellness.org for more info and program availability.

people with additional needs, groups, veterans

For more information on BOK Ranch and their Full Inclusion Riding Lessons, visit BOKranch.org.

Taylor has also volunteered at Heroes & Horses, an amazing non-profit supporting experiences in the Montana terrain, on once wild Mustangs, for combat veterans. Through the support of the EQ Wellness community, once wild mustang Phoenix was adopted from Heroes & Horses in 2021! Visit the Heroes and Horses and make sure to check out their movie 500 Miles for endless inspiration and a look into the way horses can impact everyones lives.