Programs

“galopARTE”: although not a formal word in the Spanish dictionary (RAE), its meaning evokes movement, emotion, and the connection between speed and artistic expression.

A program specially designed for children aged 6-12 where they can explore their skills through crafts.

Blending our partnership with Mrs. Cinnamon Craft & Party Decorations, it becomes an inspiring environment surrounded by nature, with materials and time for free play. Workshops specially designed for children who want to enhance their creativity through art. Among the workshops are crafts, cooking, reading, and agriculture.

“LÍDERES al trote”: This program combines the world of equestrian sport with the idea of leadership in life and business, highlighting the importance of strategy, consistency, mental preparation, and motivation to overcome obstacles and achieve goals—whether on a racetrack or in professional life.

The key words that connect horses and leadership revolve around trust, respect, (non-verbal) communication, presence, calmness, guidance, authenticity, and reciprocity, where the equine or human leader inspires safety and direction—not imposition—through energy, coherence, and care, creating a strong and voluntary bond essential for the harmony of the herd or the team.

Natural Leadership

Horses seek leaders who provide safety and protection, not forced dominance.

TRUST

A leader builds trust by showing commitment and responsibility, never betraying the other’s sense of safety.

Communication

Gestures, body language, energy, and emotions (anger, joy, fear) are key to connection and mutual understanding.

Presence and Authenticity

Being genuine and present is fundamental for the horse to relate and follow.

Respect and Calmness

A leader conveys tranquility and respects the horse’s boundaries, creating a safe space.

Reciprocity

Leadership is a dance where the leader offers guidance and the horse responds willingly, creating a relationship of “dancing together.”

“equinoBALANCE” is a therapeutic and educational approach that uses the presence, movement, and sensitivity of horses to cultivate integral balance in people—physical, emotional, and relational. Through conscious interaction with the horse, it promotes internal regulation, bodily clarity, and harmony between mind, body, and environment.

  • Equine-Assisted Emotional Regulation Sessions: Equine‑assisted experiences that support self‑regulation, grounding, and emotional clarity.
  • Integrated Therapeutic Processes: Psychological and multisensory interventions combined with mindful interaction with horses. Incorporates Snoezelen stimulation techniques, conscious breathing, and guided movement alongside the horse.
  • Personal and Relational Development Programs: Experiential activities that strengthen communication, boundaries, trust, and presence.
  • Workshops on Ethology Applied to Human Well‑Being: Workshops that use equine behavior as a guide for human balance and self‑awareness.
  • Equine Multisensory Experiences: Gentle, sensory‑rich activities designed to enhance body awareness and connection.
  • Programs for Children and Adolescents: Playful, therapeutic sessions that build emotional and social skill
  • Body–Mind–Environment Integration Sessions: Practices that blend movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and equine connection

“EDUCAndo”: It is an academic support space where children receive, personalized tutoring, homework assistance, and guidance on school projects within a calm rural environment enriched by the presence of horses.

The program blends structured learning with multisensory experiences, promoting focus, motivation, and emotional well‑being. Horses act as natural facilitators,helping students develop social‑emotional skills while progressing in their academic goals.

academic benefitS
  • Reinforcement in key subjects and study habits
  • Support with homework, research, and school projects
  • Improved reading comprehension, organization, and critical thinking
  • Increased motivation and academic independence
Social‑Emotional Benefits
  • Development of confidence, patience, and emotional self‑regulation
  • Better concentration thanks to the natural setting and interaction with horses
  • Encouragement of responsibility, respect, and empathy
  • Reduction of school‑related stress and anxiety
Environmental & Experiential Benefits
  • Learning in a safe, calm, multisensory rural environment
  • Connection with nature that enhances mindfulness and attention
  • Practical activities that integrate movement, exploration, and creativity
  • Meaningful experiences that strengthen the child’s relationship with learning

Hicabai RURAL offers a rural tourism experience rooted in authenticity, emotional connection, and the quiet wisdom of horses. Visitors are welcomed into a natural, multisensory environment where they can explore rural life, learn from equine behavior, and reconnect with themselves through guided, mindful activities.

  • Horse Encounter: A gentle introduction to equine behavior, communication, and emotional presence. Visitors learn how horses perceive the world and what they can teach us about connection, boundaries, and calmness.
  • Interpretive Rural Walk: A guided walk through the hacienda’s natural surroundings—trees, pastures, sounds, textures—inviting guests to slow down and rediscover rural rhythms.
  • Rural Wellness Workshops: Hands‑on experiences that blend rural life with emotional awareness. Basic horse care. Sensory activities in nature. Rural mindfulness and conscious breathing.
  • “Hands on the Earth” Experience: Guests participate in simple, grounding farm tasks that evoke presence and gratitude—feeding animals, collecting natural materials, or observing daily rural routines.
  • Moments of Calm and Connection: A closing ritual that may include grounding exercises, reflective journaling, or quiet time with the horses.
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