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The Charcoal Horse:

Equine & Expressive Arts Sessions

A Signature Module That Complements Transformative Equine Focused Programs by integrating guided expressive arts experiences into the flow.

Deepen the transformative impact of your equine-assisted learning, coaching, or other retreat programs. The Charcoal Horse is a signature 3-hour module that seamlessly integrates professionally guided equine encounters with therapeutic expressive arts.

The Charcoal Horse is a self-contained experience designed to fit within your existing equine-assisted and other experiential programs in San Miguel de Allende and beyond. This unique module turns profound horse-human insights into tangible, held understanding through creative expression. Elevate your offering and provide clients with an unforgettable peak experience.

What is The Charcoal Horse?

A Unique Expressive Arts Add-On for Equine Learning Facilitators
The Charcoal Horse is a 3 - 3.5 hour facilitated module that pairs a specially designed, unmounted equine encounter with a therapeutic expressive arts session. This module is both a standalone program; and a complementary experience crafted to fit within your existing retreat or workshop flow.

By adding this equine and expressive arts integration, you expand your guests' opportunity for insight and provide a powerful somatic processing tool that moves beyond verbal discussion. It’s the perfect creative climax to any equine-assisted learning or personal development day.

Benefits for Your Retreat or Program

Why Add an Expressive Arts Module?

Deepen Client Integration: Transform ephemeral insights from equine-assisted sessions into tangible artifacts, solidifying learning and self-awareness.
Increase Perceived Value: Offer a unique, art-based modality that clients adore—creating shareable moments and memorable takeaways that boost referrals.
Enhance Your Theme: The module is tailored to reflect and amplify your program’s core theme—be it shadow work, leadership, celebration, or release—for a perfectly cohesive experience.
Creates a Climactic Moment: Provide a structured, reflective peak that enhances the emotional arc of your day, leaving participants feeling profoundly seen and processed.

How It Works: The Seamless Flow

A Step-by-Step Integration for Facilitators

Transition: You conclude your core session. I smoothly transition the group to the equine space.
The Equine Encounter (60-75 min): I facilitate a guided, unmounted (liberty or line) session focused on metaphor and material-gathering, directly tying into your workshop's theme.
Transition to Creative Space: The group moves to a prepared art area.
The Expressive Arts Session (60-75 min): Using simple, premium materials (charcoal, natural pigments, art paper), I guide participants through therapeutic art-making—such as drawing, intuitive collaging, or journaling—to process their equine encounter and create a personal artifact.
Handback: I facilitate a brief closing for the module, and you seamlessly resume leadership for final group sharing or closure.

Our Partnership: Clear Roles

My Role:
I provide full facilitation of The Charcoal Horse module. This includes all thematic design, session leadership, high-quality art materials, and cleanup.

Your Role:
You provide the overall program container, your client group, and the necessary logistics: access to suitable horse(s) and a covered, dry area for art (a barn aisle with a sturdy table works perfectly).

Logistics At a Glance

Time: 2.5 - 3 hours total for the module.
Group Size: Ideal for 4 to 8 participants.
Space Needed: A safe equine area (round pen, small sandy paddock) + a basic table under shelter for art. (We pre-plan which of your equines are best suited for the planned activities)
Location: Service available for retreats and workshops in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and surrounding areas.

About Your Facilitator

Marti McGinnis
I bring decades of expertise to ensure a professional, profound experience for your clients.

Accredited Certification as a Therapeutic Expressive Arts Facilitator.
Years of hands-on experience in Equine Assisted Learning and coaching.
A lifelong artist and workshop leader dedicated to creative integration and somatic healing.

Let's Collaborate in 2026!

Integrate The Charcoal Horse into Your Next Retreat
Ready to offer your clients a deeper, more creative transformation? The Charcoal Horse is available as a contracted service for your upcoming programs.

Contact me to discuss integration, themes, and scheduling:
Marti McGinnis
WhatsApp/Email: martimu@gmail.com

Let's create something extraordinary for your participants.