Sessions & Workshops with Gateway Meadows

🌿 Why We Partner With Horses

Whether you are a veteran, someone seeking individual or group sessions, or an organization wanting to strengthen connection and communication within your team, partnering with horses offers a powerful pathway for meaningful growth.

Horses invite us into a relationship grounded in clarity, presence, and mutual respect. In this partnership, both horse and human communicate, listen, and respond. This intentional way of relating helps people:

  • Regulate emotions

  • Build healthy boundaries

  • Practice clear communication

  • Develop trust and collaboration

  • Strengthen authentic connection

These skills naturally carry into daily life—impacting relationships, personal well‑being, and the way we show up in our communities and workplaces.

Veteran Sessions

  • Next Veteran Group Session

    Veteran Groups meet for 6 sessions. Next sessions:

    April 9th, April 16th, April 23rd, April 30th, May 7th, May 14th (10:00 AM – 11:50 AM) 

    OR

    June 1st, June 8th, June 15th, June 22nd, June 29th, July 6th (5:00 PM – 6:30 PM)

    For more information and to sign up:

    Contact Kathy Friedrich at: (P): 612 978-1741

    (E): kathyfriedrich@gatewaymeadows.org

  • Veteran Open Session and Individual Sessions

    🟦 Gateway Meadows Open Session for Veterans 🟦
    📅 Start again March 25th then every Wednesday | 🕙 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM

    All Veterans are welcome—whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning participant.
    This is a great opportunity to learn more about Gateway Meadows and connect with others in a supportive environment.

    Our mission is simple: to serve you.
    Come by, ask questions, share experiences, and discover the resources available to you.

    Individual coaching sessions are always available. Contact Kathy for more information.

Begin Your Healing Journey

Occupational Health Individual and groups sessions are available on a limited basis. Call to inquire.

“One of the biggest blessings my veteran husband and I have personally experienced is the connection to Gateway Meadows Equine Assisted Services. Kathy is more than dedicated to the welfare of each veteran coming to her “ranch” for healing. Her love for her horses extends freely to each individual and his or her needs. What a beautiful opportunity for deserving veterans to heal and grow. Thank you ever so much Kathy!”

  • Terry, wife of Vietnam veteran

Explore Our Programs Section for additional services available!
Discover tailored workshops designed for businesses and individual coaching and mental health sessions offered with our equine partners.