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“Above tree line, mountain travelers stack stones into cairns to mark the way. A well-built cairn defies both time and weather. It assures all those that follow that they are on track- and that someone has been there before them.
It is the cairn that best symbolizes our bond with our clients. The path they are on is new, and sometimes difficult. But we have traveled that path. And we will show the way.” -Author Unknown

What is Equine Guided Recovery?

Recovery: Late Middle English – a means of restoration. 

Equine Guided Recovery supports sustainable change through the integration of simple principles that become foundations and cornerstones of how we live our lives.  

The act of restoring or recovering that which was lost.  What did I have once that I long to have again? Or what is missing in my life that I want to create for myself?


Gaby Fabian, CEGE

Gaby Fabian is a Certified Equine Guided Educator with over a decade of experience facilitating horse/human experiential workshops.

In 2009, Gaby Fabian coined the term Equine Guided Recovery™ , referring to a coaching practice for clients in treatment for addiction, trauma, co-dependency and relational issues.  She facilitates weekly equine recovery sessions at Medicine Horse Ranch on behalf of adult treatment centers, as adjunct staff and support for their clients.

Gaby’s current focus is developing “The Equine Guide to The Four Agreements” based on the work of Don Miguel Ruiz.  These life affirming principles (Be impeccable with your word, Don’t take anything personally, Don’t make assumptions, and Always do your best), provide a unique focus for both personal and professional development.

In October 2016, Gaby presented this groundbreaking work at the 12th Annual International Association for Horse Assisted Education (EAHAE), which hosted colleagues and participants from 13 countries.

Gaby is the licensed HorseDream partner for the state of California, and offers Horse Assisted Education to business and organizations through “Train the Trainer” and “The Art of Leadership” seminars.

In her spare time, Gaby enjoys spending time with her equine partners Shannon and Billy and her canine companions GG and Bailey who offer daily doses of learning and laughter.

Services Offered

Consultation

An initial phone consultation is a great way for me to get to know a little about you.  We will discuss goals and challenges and touch on your motivation for exploring horse as healer.  I will answer any questions you may have about programs or private sessions and come up with an appropriate next step for you.

Private Coaching

Spending one on one time with a horse under the watchful eye of a human coach cultivates deep learning through experiential equine guided activities designed specifically with your goals in mind.

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Family Programs

Through the lens of the horse, we can observe and interrupt addictive family patterns by developing and practicing new life skills directly related to recovery. 

  • “Equine Guided Recovery has given me personal insight into my own journey of growth. I experienced a shift that was embodied in a deeply non-verbal way. Gaby was amazing at contextualizing the experience in a gentle but firmly supportive manner”

  • “This has been more insight into my personal interaction with my husband than the last 6 months of counseling”

  • “Equine Guided Recovery is a very powerful and result producing intervention in the recovery and life of the family that is in the process of healing”

  • “I worked with Gaby while at Five Sister’s Ranch and of my twelve days in recovery, the two I spent with the horses and Gaby were the most powerful for me. I honestly feel like the few hours I spent working with the horse and Gaby taught me who I am and where I need to go”. Tiffany, Nashville, TN

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will we be riding horses?

No…all work with the horses is done on the ground.

Do I need any horse experience?

No horse experience is necessary.  We work incrementally, building relationship with safety as our primary principal.  

How long is a private session?

Sessions typically last between 60 and 90 minutes.

Can you design a program for a group?

Yes, custom sessions can be designed.  We will work with you to determine the best scenario for you and your group. 

Contact EGR

Use the online form or:

by phone:   415-261-8923

by mail:      Gaby Fabian, CEGE, PO Box 224, Tomales, CA 94970

by email:    gaby@equineguidedrecovery.org

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