Humanship Horsemanship Workshop: 
Here's a wonderful opportunity to attend a Horsemanship Workshop in this magical area of Turkey, combine it with a 3 or 6 day horse trek and experience an amazingly different holiday. 

Ian Benson, Horseman from New Zealand has been working with horses for more than 25 years and follows the Horsemanship pricinples of Ray Hunt, Bill & Tom Dorrance. 

Anke Benson with her training in psychology and psychotherapy along with her passion for horses and nature compliments the work, offering a different view point on the interactions she sees and relating this back to the people.

With their background in Equine Assisted Coaching & Learning they bring together and use a variety of skills in a very unique way to help both humans and horses come together in more harmony with each other.
 

The relationship between human and horse is the focus of our work. In our workshops we teach concepts which enable you to form a better relationship with your horse from the ground or from horseback. One goal is to raise the awareness how a change in our attitude or behaviour is reflected by the horse‘s behaviour. To realise what and how we communicate with our body language. Ian helps you to see how the horse percieves us in a situation and Anke supports the process of change from the human perspective.

In this way we have a chance to realize how the horse sees us, what improves the relationship or what lessens or decreases the quality of our relationship.
The aim: A harmonious relationship between human and horse based on trust and respect.

For the workshop there will be Kirkit‘s horses to learn with and from. The workshops will consist of a beginner group (Introduction to Humanship) and an advanced group (for those who have already participated in a Humanship course). Each group will have 4 hours per day for 4 days , either in the morning or the afternoon.
In the half day free time you can go and explore the stunning area trekking tours on horseback or hiking, sight seeing tours, rafting, pottery or hot air ballooning.
 

Cultural Guided Tour: 

Experiencing the Turkish culture with all your senses. Would you like to experience Cappadocia aside the normal touristic activities and meet the locals, talk, cook and eat together and get a full taste of Capadocia‘s amazing culture? We invite you to meet local families in the Capadocian mountains and be part of their daily life for half a day.

We will start with an introduction into the Turkish culture enriched by personal experiences and stories. Then we will visit a Turkish family and experience rural living up in the mountains. Together with the family we will prepare a typical Anatolian meal followed by dining together.

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For many years we have been guiding/introducing people with lots of passion, humour and joy to the Turkish culture. We know how to build the bridge between the two cultures, and can share different aspects European and Turkish through our own personal experiences. The focus for us is the non-tabu orientied introduction and experiences of daily real life. We have a deep understanding and love for this area and the people and their horses. 
 

Accomodation: 

During the workshop you will stay at Kirkit Hotel, a pleasant ensemble of semi-cave ancient Anatolian houses, tastefully restored and set around a central courtyard, with a particularly friendly atmosphere. In summer and when weather permits, meals (breakfast and dinner) are served in the courtyard. Kirkit Hotel is meticulously kept. Its team accords great importance to keeping the intimate family atmosphere with a quality and professional welcoming.

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Getting there: 

The arrival is on Tuesday 06.09.2022. The flight is not included in the prices and has to be organzied by everyone themselves. The nearest airports are Nevşehir and Kayseri and transfers are organised. Please let us know the exact arrival and departure dates.

 

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Date:  07.09. - 10.09.2022

(Arrival date 06.09.2022)

 

Services: 

• 4 x Half-Day Workshop with Ian and Anke Benson (4 hrs per day), min. of 5 participants per course

• Cultural guided tour and cultural introduction (aprox half a day) 

• Full board and lodging for 5 nights (including the night of 10.09.2022)

• Airport transfers (flight is excluded) 

 

Pricing: 

(Workshop, Cultural guided tour, food & accomodation):

• Price per person single room, full board 1000 € 

• Price per person double room, full board 800 € 

• Price per person triple room, full board 700 € 

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