Staying on the ground with horses, everyone is on a level playing field, and then faced with a challenge. Sometimes the insights can be surprising. For example the usual manager or ‘leader’ of the team may not turn out to be the most effective leader in a specific exercise while another team member may rise to the occasion with specific innate qualities necessary for the job.

Everybody is guided through a learning process that is tailored for that team. The horse, in the process, attuned to every nuance and being in its environment, while ever-seeking safety and harmony, literally and figuratively guides participants. They naturally and honestly respond to physical and energetic inner and outer states of intention, friction, presence, nonverbal communication, and much more.

Every exercise holds a variety of learning. As an example, the ‘Horse Course’ involves problem solving, appreciative inquiry method, positive risk taking, creative thinking, collaboration, goal setting and defining success. Discussion between activities creates unparalleled team learning. Reflective thinking, debriefing between exercises and final self-evaluation for take-away learning is built into the learning process.

The exercises are designed to symbolize the problem or project which can become a challenge and an opportunity to build on strengths, provide information, generate creative sustainability, and build competency and capacity. Equine Guided Leadership and Team Development is for any group who desires to encourage next-level leadership and positive growth within the group and company.