Native American Horse Herd Encounter
with Thunder Bear Yates

Photo credit: Laura Cockfield

The horse has been an ancient wisdom-companion for the Traditional Peoples of North America for thousands of years. Meet Thunder Bear Yates, a member of the Tesuque and Nambé Pueblos, and the Cultural Educator for EQUUS for a one-hour encounter with the remarkable EQUUS horse herd. Thunder Bear will share information about his tradition and his people's unique relationship to nature through the lens of our collective relationship to the horse. Insightful, impactful and inspiring, this is a rare and one-of-a-kind authentic cultural experience. 

During the hour you will:

  • Learn about the unique approach to connection and personal insight through our inherent connection to nature.

  • Receive guidance and reflection through Thunder Bear’s intuitive understanding of how horses communicate to us.

  • Step into a mystical dimension of living that will leave you changed.

  • Engage in meaningful dialog with Thunder Bear who embodies his people’s ancient wisdom.

  • Experience more than what words can describe…

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This experience is not suitable for minors under the age of 15.

  • Not at all! Our horses and donkeys are safe and respectful. You will experience an uncommon connection with the herd that has nothing to do with riding or horsemanship.

  • No. The experience is ‘on the ground’ with the horses, immersed in the herd.

  • About an hour.

  • We require that you wear closed toe shoes and long pants. You will also want to wear weather appropriate- clothing that you do not mind getting dusty, and that will keep you comfortable in the outdoor weather conditions.

  • The Native American Horse Herd Encounter is held in the arena at our discovery and learning campus - Buffalo Spirit Ranch.

  • What you will learn depends so much on how open you are to new and unusual perspectives! What’s available are new perspectives about your connection to nature, and through that connection infinite wisdom and support. You will be exposed to a new way of looking at life and leadership. You might learn something new about yourself, or your purpose. 

Photo credit: Kestra

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