09/19/2026
Connected Horsemanship Weekend review From Paula Ferguson.
I had specifically sought out Paul Amoroso after some research on equine assisted Reiki.
I asked if he might create my own individual experience over a weekend filled with the healing modalities that he offers, and some other opportunities to work with horses that might be available.
I wanted to experience equine delivered Reiki, some of the connected riding training/coaching if available, and some riding time with coaching.
I was also looking for guidance with my general interaction, handling, grooming, other horse care, and understanding ways to improve my “communication” skills with horses, all while immersed in this holistic approach.
Paul had never had a request, quite like mine. But he was willing to give it a shot and got to work laying out an “equine retreat”.
I was taught the basics of groundwork with a horse in a round pen.
How to ground myself and “adjust” my energy before asking a horse to connect with me to share Reiki.
I had the most beautiful Reiki encounter with a lovely little mare. That proved to be quite a deep connection, and the “messages” I received were definitely Divinely transmitted through her.
Paul knew how much I was drawn to the draft mix breeds, and arranged an excursion to help “work” a team of Percheron's to get them ready for wagon rides for veterans and their families.
All the work of the weekend culminated with some energetically connected groundwork and riding with the beautiful mare, Pinnacle. She was the horse that so deeply shared reiki with me the day before.
He took all the facets of the experiences I was looking for.
He created an itinerary for the weekend of learning experience, growth, healing, and confidence building work based upon the disciplines and energy work practices that he has studied and learned under some of the most spiritually developed/connected mentors.
The weekend met all my expectations and then some. Every box on my list was ticked, and my soul was renewed and so touched by the entire experience.