Meet Our Human Team

Mearas brings together a team of practitioners who bring decades of Fortune 500 experience, Depth Psychology and Organizational Development into the field of Equine Experiential Learning. Our collective experience enables us to meet our clients where they are and provide a learning platform and a vision for where they want to go. 

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JULIE BRIDGE

About Our Founder

Julie Bridge, founder of Mearas, has been steeped in the exploration of purpose driven leadership, social and emotional intelligence, creating meaning in the workplace and organizational development for over twenty-five years. Through her own personal development and decades of work with Fortune 500 companies, Julie has developed a deep understanding of the dynamics that can drive an organization to mastery or mediocrity.  As a lifelong equestrian, Julie understands the power of the horse/human relationship, and the powerful realizations leaders, teams and organizations achieve through working with these majestic beings. She has had the honor of studying with the foremost thought leaders in Equine Facilitated Learning and Equine Guided Education and is an Advanced EponaQuest Instructor, Riding Instructor and Equine Guided Educator.

​Certified Equine Guided Educator
Advanced EponaQuest Instructor
EponaQuest Riding Instructor

Our Equine Team

Sander Von Ravensbos

Friesian - Leadership Master

Billy

Connemara Thoroughbred Cross - The Magician​

Brego

Rescued Off The Track Thoroughbred - Mindfulness Master

Montana

Elder Statesman - Master Sage and Leader

Nokota

Rescued Off The Track Thoroughbred - Steward of Authentic Power

OUR FACILITY

Nestled in the hills of West Sonoma County, our ten acre ranch is only 60 minutes north of San Francisco and 25 minutes south of Santa Rosa Airport. Our location provides the exquisite balance of serene country landscape tucked away from the hustle and bustle of urban and city life with close proximity to local restaurants, attractions and lodging. 

Facility Features

All Weather Arena

Our all weather arena provides ample room for team building experiences, large group activities and our riding based programs

60 Foot All Weather Round Pen

Goal directed exercises and the exploration of purpose and intent require a solid container. Our 60ft round pen provides that sacred space of possibility

Dedicated Workshop Space

Our refurbished barn provides our meeting and lecture space when we are not working with the horses.