Horsewithin is a place where understanding, hope and healing begins for those who have experienced an unanticipated loss.
Welcome—I’m Mary Skyberg, founder of Horsewithin, based on our 79-acre Hun Hill Farm in the wide-open beauty of eastern Montana. After nearly 40 years in healthcare and a lifelong dream of working with horses, I now bring these two worlds together to help others find healing, connection, and wholeness.
Originally from Maine, I followed my heart west after meeting the love of my life. Together, we built a peaceful homestead where we live alongside 5 horses, 23 Katahdin sheep, 2 milk cows, chickens, guinea fowl, and our two loyal dogs. Nature is always present here—mule deer, antelope, pheasants, and even the occasional fox or coyote pass through. We call it our Happy Place.
My journey with horses has been as profound as it is humbling. Horses live in the moment, grieve deeply, and mirror the emotional truths we often struggle to express. Through their presence, I’ve learned how powerful and restorative it can be to simply be with what is.
Horsewithin was born from this understanding. My mission is to support individuals who are navigating unexpected loss—whether through death, divorce, estrangement, career shifts, or identity changes. Through experiential healing with horses, I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore grief and rediscover inner strength.
As your coach, I don’t come with answers—I come with presence. My horses and I will walk alongside you without judgment, pressure, or the need to fix. You’ll be seen, heard, and held just as you are.
If you have experienced an unexpected loss—whether through death, divorce, estrangement, career change, or loss of identity—my horses and I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can move through your grief and find your way back to wholeness.
I offer individual Private Sessions (with or without a horse), Group Sessions, and Coaching Packages. Contact me to learn more.
Caregiving can be hard on families and teams. Horses offer unique opportunities for groups, families, and teams to come together and learn new ways to trust, improve communication, demonstrate leadership, and deepen connection
I offer Customized Workshops and Group Facilitation for teams and families seeking a more positive way of being and working together.
The Equine Gestalt Coaching Method™ was developed by Melisa Pearce, a core founder since 1989 of the horse-human healing movement. The experiential nature of the method involves the horse as an active partner with the coach in the client’s exploratory process. The integrative approach of the equine’s interaction combined with positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance and Gestalt methodology, assists the client in examining their life and choices made with a focus on designing a positive future.
Contact me to learn more about my Equine Gestalt Coaching offerings.
As a licensed Equine Facilitator through Touched By A Horse®, I offer transformative workshops designed to bring teams and families closer together through the wisdom of horses. In the presence of these intuitive animals, participants experience powerful lessons in trust, communication, leadership, and connection. Whether you're looking to strengthen your team's collaboration or deepen your family's bond, our time with the horses will reveal new pathways to understanding, resilience, and authentic relationship.
Contact me to learn more about custom workshops for your team, group, or family.
“What a healing experience. Mary has a true gift for creating a safe, nurturing space to dig into overwhelming experiences. I felt I could share darkness without being judged. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with her.”
Erika L. Florissant, CO
“What an amazing coaching experience I had with Mary! She so compassionately and lovingly guided me through a very difficult area of my life that led me to self-awareness and self-compassion. Truly amazing Mary! Thank you again Mary!”
Tammy B. Violet, LA
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