Our Programs.
“These exercises help build teamwork - improve listening skills and encourage compromise. It is interesting to determine alpha / beta relationships, especially in learning, when if ever to give. While showing empowerment it definitely also makes you question your ‘give and take’.” - Jennifer
Leadership and Team building
Experience a new approach to leadership and team building development with horses.
One that drives self-awareness and real behavioral change. We bring the theory to life with the addition of horse-led objective based training exercises. More specifically, Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is an effective approach to human development that encourages individual and team growth. Participants engage in objectively driven exercises and find themselves learning valuable life skills in a fun and exciting atmosphere while working with horses. The experience is unforgettable. The learning is transformative and authentic
Educator Leadership
The Equissori Educator Leadership Program is an Equine Assisted Learning Program (EAL) focused on developing today’s Educators into tomorrow’s leaders through fun and engaging horseplay!
We offer flexibility to suit your schedule, building confidence and developing effective skills that align with the Social and Emotional Standards required by the State of Ohio Department of Education.
Our programs can be customized to align with your current areas of study, and bringing an experiential learning element to your curriculum to enhance learning
Future Leaders
(Ages 12 and up)
The Equissori Future Leaders Program is an Equine Assisted Learning Program (EAL) focused on developing today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders through fun and engaging horseplay!
We offer various formats to help young people build confidence and develop effective communication, leadership and team building skills.
Using our horses as guides, students will focus on key learning objectives and are tasked to work with the horses and teammates to achieve their goals which we then link to their own experiences at school, home, and in the community. Non-verbal communication, assertiveness, creative thinking, leadership, responsibility, confidence and team work are several examples of the skills each participant will develop to help them recognize and demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities.
Our programs can be customized to align with your current areas of study, and bringing an experiential learning element to your curriculum to enhance learning.
Empowerment
Join us for a unique experience of Self Discovery, and Fun, that’s Life Changing!
Horses do not lie. Their feedback is instantaneous and authentic, in a peaceful and safe atmosphere. Experience what true connection feels like by developing new skills for clear communication and self-confidence by getting up close and personal with our herd. Together with the horses you will work through obstacles and problem solving exercises that promotes self-discovery that you won’t forget!
Mindfullness
Horse Guided Meditation
What is Horse-guided Meditation?
Horse-guided Meditation is a meditation method that is practiced in the presence of one or more horses. Initially, when I started my meditation practice, I was not able to get to a quiet place within myself to become ‘still’ and remain aware. One winter evening, I decided to sit quietly in the barn with my horses while they ate supper. I was not prepared for what actually happened. Horses by their nature are always in the moment and with the rhythm of their breath and chewing guided me to stillness. Evening feedings became my practice of meditation, and learning the intuitive nature of the horse.
My intention for this program, is that it will be a focused form of meditation, the horse serving as the focal point, instead of a candle, for example. Horse or horses facilitate meditation passively, connectiing with participants in a gentle, kind, way. Join us!