Talking Horse Ranch

A Holistic Approach to Educating People and Healing Horses

Located in the scenic Verde Valley in Cornville, Arizona

                               Center will start offering courses April 2008                               

  Grand Opening celebration June 21-22nd.

2008 Event Schedule-see below

Holistic Educational Center

A unique and complimentary learning center for humans, the Retreat welcomes horse lovers to Talking Horse Ranch with their horse or on their own, to immerse themselves in all of the aspects of natural horse care, horsemanship and holistic healing.

A variety of study programs offer people a unique leaning opportunity.  While you are learning the healing and health wonders of natural horse care, you will be surrounded by the majestic landscape while enjoying unique accommodations.  Of course, there is time to relax and contemplate in our peaceful learning center including private meditation areas in the orchard, along the majestic Oak Creek, in the lodge’s large Jacuzzi room or treat yourself to a massage with a licensed masseuse.

• Top complementary therapy and natural horse care experts from around the world will conduct workshops and seminars such as iridology, energy work, hoof care, homeopathy, acupressure, aromatherapy, nutrition and much more.
• Respected natural horsemanship and balanced riding clinicians will conduct a variety of events including camping with your horse, Centered Riding, Yoga & Tai Chi for equestrians.
• Our on-site Natural Horsemanship trainer, Walter Badet specializes in truly developing a special relationship based on understanding and love.
• Weekend clinics will be offered in a plethora of natural horse care subjects.
• Weeklong extensive programs are available and will cover subjects such as natural horsemanship, nutrition, hoof care, dentistry and bodywork.
• The center will offer an extensive library of learning resources including books, videos, interactive computer programs and correspondence courses.
• Horse lovers can bring their equine partners for quality bonding time enjoying the obstacle course or miles of endless trails.
• Students actively participate with our rehabilitation horses to receive first-hand experience with various conditions.
• Camping areas are available.

Walking the path down to the creek provides time to take in the serenity of the ranch.

Holistic Rehabilitation

Designed as a retreat where a variety of horses (from beloved family companions to valuable race horses) who are dealing with acute or chronic conditions, physical or emotional, can be supported in their healing using a holistic approach.

The Rehabilitation center at Talking Horse Ranch brings together some of the horse world’s most respected holistic horse care practitioners who come together to provide natural healing for the horses in residence.

Our goal is to help balance each horse physically, mentally and emotionally and get him/her back home to the humans that love and care for them.

• Diets will be specially formulated for their individual needs.
• Dental balance can be accessed and addressed by a Certified Equine Dental professional.
• Emotional needs are understood and natural horsemanship principles are everyday practice.
• Hoof imbalances and conditions such as laminitis can be addressed using a natural trim, alternative therapies and nutritional support.
• Holistic therapies such as homeopathy, essential oils, acupressure, herbalism, energy work and more are available to promote healing.
• Both short and long term programs are available depending on the horse’s needs.
• Owners are involved and educated in the rehab process.

**We will only be accepting a limited number of horses for this service.

Holistic Retreat and Healing Center

This will be a place for those looking for a relaxing getaway can receive alternative therapy sessions with qualified professionals and commune with the horses for equine assisted therapy experiences. 

• Communing with nature and animals helps heal mind, body and soul.
• Holistic health professionals will offer private sessions individualized to each visitor’s needs.
• Educational seminars are offered to empower our visitors to make informed decisions about their life.

The Lodge

We welcome students into our home to enable them to immerse themselves in a focused learning environment.

• Private or semi-private rooms
• Large Jacuzzi spa room
• Option of healthy gourmet meals or cook for yourself in the large kitchen
• Library with fireplace offers unlimited learning resouces
• Just minutes from mystical Sedona with its gorgeous red rocks and 45 minutes from the mountain resort town of Flagstaff

Our holistic ranch offers:

• Arena and round pen
• Obstacle course
• Camping areas
• Creek access for water desensitization
• Beautiful riding trails
• Private mediation areas in the orchard or along the majestic Oak Creek
• Accommodations for your equine partner

Enjoying the Creek





Trailing Riding in Nearby Sedona

• Extracurricular activities on your off-time (or stay a couple extra days)
• Massages and other complementary therapies
• Energy vortex tours  Secret Mountain Tours
• Harley motorcycle rides  Wild Wind Motorcycle Tours
• Wine tasting
• Cooking classes

Canadian Geese Visitors-over 61 in total

Wildlife abounds within the serenity of the ranch.

This bench carved into a natural log provides a place for students to spend time alone in the serenity of our orchard.

Nestled in the orchard, this natural setting is a great place for discussions about the days activities.

About Us

Lisa Ross-Williams is a natural horse care consultant, and host of the internet based If Your Horse Could Talk show which promotes natural horse care through knowledge.  She has completed the Basic Veterinary Homeopathy course through the British Institute of Homeopathy, holds a degree in Environmental Plant Science (special interest in organics), and is currently studying to be a certified Equine Iridologist.  She is also the former Senior Editor of Equine Wellness magazine and currently the Associate Editor for Natural Horse Magazine. She has been practicing natural horse care and building If Your Horse Could Talk, LLC since 1997.

Kenny Williams is co-host of the If Your Horse Could Talk show and a natural hoof care provider/educator who has been trimming horse’s hooves for a decade.  He specializes in tough cases whether physical or emotional, like extreme imbalance, chronic hoof conditions, or previous abuse, utilizing essential oils, natural horsemanship and energy work to help hasten healing.  He enjoys educating as much as trimming and offers hoof care consultations, trimming instruction and tutoring.

Walter Badet was born in Burgundy, France and raised in Provence, more specifically in the horse country called Camargue. He moved to the States 14 years ago, where he discovered a new approach to horses...HORSEMANSHIP. Walter is now 37 years old, based in Arizona at Talking Horse Ranch and simply dedicates his life to helping horses and people find their Own Horsemanship™. When you ask him about his favorite thing to do, the answer is simple—“Be with horses and teaching people. What better life could I ask for?”  His true love for the animal is beyond a passion; it is a way of life! 

2008 Event Schedule