Losira Okelo

I am shaped by a childhood of living between cultures around the world, a genuine enjoyment of connecting with people from all walks of life, and the richness of connecting with horses on the ground.

For two decades I designed and facilitated learning programmes across five continents. These experiences have taught me to listen carefully, remain curious, and appreciate that there are many ways of understanding ourselves, one another, and the world around us.

Although horses have been part of my life since childhood, returning to them as an adult transformed the direction of my life. They continue to teach me about presence, relationship, and all that can be communicated without words.

I am currently based in New Rochelle, New York, on the ancestral lands of the Munsee Lenape people. 

Qualifications:
  • M.A. in Adult Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, PATH International
  • Equusoma Graduate, Level I and II
  • Certificate: Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies, Trauma Therapist Linda Thai
  • Certificate: Trauma and Addictions, Polyvagal Institute
  • Credentialled Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counsellor, Alfred State College (in-progress)

Our Mission

Bocheval’s mission comes from a horse named Bo.

I met Bo at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding. With me, he was gentle yet strong, wise, calm, attentive, and reassuring. In 2021, Bo was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. The day before he died, many people came to say goodbye and thank him for what he’d meant to them.

As each person had their time with Bo, some of us stood aside chatting. I asked them what Bo meant to them. Each person shared that Bo had helped them be stronger, more capable, kinder, feel secure, more loving, more confident, calmer. It was always something more and positive.

That touched me profoundly. Bo gave his best qualities equally to all.

In keeping with our global influences, while I met Bo in New York. The name for this company came while through embodied presence with horses I worked with in Quebec, Canada.

So with the essence of Bo we, Bocheval, give you the best of who we are.

Bocheval exists to restore connection between humans and the natural world through the grounded presence of horses and body-based awareness.

We offer equine-assisted learning and virtual embodied/somatic coaching and support sessions that help you live with greater connection and capacity.

Rooted in Equusoma®, Somatic Experiencing®, Polyvagal-informed practice, and Indigenous wisdoms from around the world, Bocheval supports healing that is relational and compassionate — honouring the wisdom of the body and the innate spirit of the horse.

We believe all animals have unique gifts. Our practice is founded in consent with horses.

Bocheval honours their souls, personalities, and experiences. We value their conditions, well-being, and ability to express themselves.

In our virtual sessions, we listen into the wisdom of the body, your unique nervous system, through the calming energy of co-regulation, knowing that being seen and understood through genuine connection and trust can support us through the hardships of life.

We welcome everyone to these ways of restoring, unlearning and getting on with life!