Why Horses?

Horses require clear communication, authenticity, trust and respect. When we work alongside them, they require these from us, too. As prey animals, they have incredibly astute senses and are highly sensitive to the energy, intention, actions and body language of humans. Their honest, immediate and non-biased responses provides gentle feedback for participants and provides a space, non-judgemental space to develop skills. 

Horses serve as a barometer for non-verbal communication and identify incongruences between actions and intentions. They highlight inconsistencies instantly, honestly and without bias. They work solely on how it feels – they cannot function any other way. Horses react to the real person.

Our experienced facilitators guide participants in interpreting their horse’s responses. They provide a framework for examining how these responses parallel to everyday life. To close the loop, as participants adjust their actions and intentions, their horses responses will also shift. The cause and effect is obvious and immediate, and the parallels have a profound and lasting effect.

Developing emotional intelligence through increasing self-awareness lays the foundation for truly authentic, transformational growth.