Why Equine-Assisted Team Building?
Horses are highly intuitive animals that respond to human emotions and behaviors in real time. This creates a powerful learning opportunity, where teams can develop skills such as:
Effective Communication: Non-verbal and verbal communication skills are honed as teams work together to guide and interact with the horses.
Leadership & Decision-Making: Horses respond to confidence and clarity, allowing participants to practice decisive leadership and trust-building.
Collaboration & Problem-Solving: Teams must work together to accomplish challenges, improving cooperation and strategic thinking.
Stress Reduction & Employee Well-Being: Being in nature and interacting with horses has been shown to reduce stress, improve emotional intelligence, and increase overall job satisfaction.
Benefits to Your Business
Investing in a team-building day with Walk with Me can result in:
Stronger Team Cohesion: Employees develop a deeper understanding of each other’s strengths, fostering trust and collaboration.
Enhanced Leadership Skills: Leaders learn to communicate with clarity, confidence, and emotional intelligence.
Improved Workplace Communication: Teams become more attuned to non-verbal cues and effective interpersonal interactions.
Increased Employee Engagement: A unique and immersive experience that boosts morale and motivation.
Stress Reduction & Wellness: Employees return to work feeling refreshed, focused, and more connected.
Program Overview
Our Equine-Assisted Team Building sessions are designed to be engaging, educational, and customized to meet the needs of your organization. A typical session includes:.
Introduction & Goal Setting: Understanding team dynamics and setting intentions for the session. Your team will receive a survey. We will schedule a meeting scheduled with management to better understand the company’s goals for the team and tailor a program to meet or exceed those goals.
Interactive Equine Exercises: Ground-based activities with horses designed to strengthen teamwork, communication, and leadership.
Guided Reflection & Discussion: Facilitated debriefing to connect lessons learned with workplace challenges and opportunities.
Actionable Takeaways: Strategies for applying insights gained to improve workplace culture and productivity.
We tailor each session to align with your company’s goals and objectives. Pricing varies based on group size, session length, and customization requirements. Please contact us for a consultation to design the best experience for your team.
Next Steps
We would love to partner with your organization to create a meaningful and impactful team-building experience. Let’s discuss how our Equine-Assisted Team Building program can benefit your team. Please reach out to schedule a consultation or request more details.
We look forward to helping your team grow and thrive!