Meet Sarabeth Weber, Certified Equine Gestalt Coach in Hillsborough, NC
Sarabeth Weber is the founder of Stable Support Coaching and a certified equine gestalt coach trained through the Touched by a Horse program. Her path to this work is deeply personal. After 13 years as a stay-at-home mom and a professional background in education, Sarabeth understands what it feels like to stand at a crossroads and not recognize yourself in the mirror.
Stable Support Coaching Founder, Hillsborough NC
Why Horses Change What Talking Alone Cannot
Sarabeth's foundation in education and her years as a primary caregiver gave her a firsthand understanding of the emotional weight that comes with putting everyone else first. She knows what it means to feel disconnected from yourself, to understand your patterns intellectually and still repeat the same cycle. That frustration with talk-only approaches is exactly what drew her to the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method. She completed the rigorous two-year certification through Touched by a Horse, the program founded by Melissa Pierce, earning her designation as a certified equine gestalt coach. This credential represents a high bar of somatic and experiential training that sets her work apart from standard life coaching.
The Equine-Assisted Life Coaching Experience
Why Horses Change What Talking Alone Cannot
At Stable Support Coaching, the equine partners are not props or backdrops. They are intuitive, non-judgmental presences that respond to what a person is carrying emotionally, often before that person can name it themselves. As Melissa Pierce has said, you never forget the lessons learned alongside a 1,200-pound animal. That kind of body-level awareness is what makes this work different. Sarabeth brings that principle to every private session, every weekly group, and every workshop held at the Hillsborough barn, creating a safe space where somatic healing can happen in ways that a clinical office simply cannot replicate. The result is a coaching experience grounded in both professional credibility and genuine human understanding.
Your Questions, Answered
What People Ask Before Their First Session
Does Sarabeth Weber hold a formal certification, or is this a self-taught practice?
Sarabeth Weber holds the Certified Equine Gestalt Coach designation earned through Touched by a Horse, a structured two-year professional training program founded by Melissa Pierce. This certification covers the somatic and experiential framework of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method and represents a significant level of specialized training. It is not a weekend course or self-directed study. The credential is a primary trust marker that distinguishes her practice from general life coaching or informal animal-assisted activities.What is the Touched by a Horse certification and who is Melissa Pierce?
Touched by a Horse is the organization behind the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method, and Melissa Pierce is its founder and the mentor behind the certification program. The training is a two-year process that prepares coaches to facilitate somatic, body-based healing work in partnership with horses. Sarabeth Weber completed this program and earned her certified equine gestalt coach designation through it. Melissa Pierce is also credited with the foundational principle that guides the work: you never forget the lessons learned alongside a 1,200-pound animal.Do I need any experience with horses to participate at Stable Support Coaching?
No prior horse experience is needed to participate in equine gestalt coaching at Stable Support Coaching. The horses serve as intuitive partners in the process, not subjects that require handling skill or riding ability. What matters is your willingness to be present and open to the experience. Sarabeth's background in education and her years as a primary caregiver inform how she introduces clients to the barn environment, making the process approachable even for people who have never been around horses before.Who is Stable Support Coaching best suited for?
The practice is designed for adults who feel stuck in repeating emotional or behavioral cycles, particularly those who have already done talk therapy and understand their patterns intellectually but have not been able to shift them. Common client profiles include stay-at-home moms, empty nesters, people at a crossroads in life, and parents of high-level athletes. The work also serves those who feel disconnected from themselves or who are looking for deeper community connection beyond surface-level relationships.Is Stable Support Coaching a licensed therapy practice?
Stable Support Coaching is a coaching practice, not a licensed clinical therapy service. Sarabeth Weber is a certified equine gestalt coach, and the sessions she facilitates are grounded in somatic awareness and experiential personal development rather than clinical diagnosis or treatment. The work is intentionally positioned as an alternative or complement for people who feel they have reached a plateau in traditional talk-only therapy settings. If you are currently working with a licensed therapist, equine gestalt coaching can be a meaningful addition to that process.What should I wear or bring to a session at the Hillsborough barn?
Closed-toed shoes are required for all visitors; sandals and open-toed footwear are not permitted for safety reasons. Because sessions take place outdoors under a covered barn, clients are asked to dress for the weather and wear layers. Fans and heaters are available at the barn, but conditions can vary. Clients are also asked to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled session time, and a staff member will meet you upon arrival to escort you to the barn.How is Sarabeth connected to the broader Hillsborough community?
Sarabeth Weber and Stable Support Coaching are active members of the Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce, and the business was recognized with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Stable Support Coaching has also been featured in the local Orange County newspaper. These community ties reflect a commitment to being a trusted, visible presence in the Hillsborough area rather than simply operating as a private facility.
