Duration: ~2.5 Hours Group Size: 8–15 participants Format: Ground-based (no riding)
Program Overview
This experiential workshop uses guided interaction with horses to explore communication, leadership, and team dynamics. Horses respond honestly to human presence and intention, offering immediate feedback that helps participants better understand how they show up in a team environment.
Program Flow
Welcome & Intention Setting
Introductions
What participants want to get out of the experience
Framing: communication, presence, and boundaries
Understanding Horse Communication
Horses as prey animals
Awareness of energy and body language
Observing non-verbal communication
Boundary & Presence Exercise (Round Pen)
Individual or small group interaction with a horse
Focus on spatial awareness and intention
Observing how the horse responds to different approaches
Key takeaway: Clear, calm communication creates connection. Tension or inconsistency creates confusion.
Team Challenge Activity
Small groups work together with a horse
Goal-oriented exercise requiring collaboration
Emphasis on leadership, clarity, and adaptability
Guided Reflection
What worked / what didn’t
How communication impacted outcomes
Translating insights to the workplace
Closing & Takeaways
Final reflections
Key insights to bring back to work
Q&A
Supporting a Mission
Every corporate experience supports Alma Equine, a nonprofit dedicated to connecting people, animals, and the environment through educational programs, horse rescue, and community engagement.
