WHY HORSES?

Like humans, horses are social beings. In fact, a team of people and a herd of horses have a lot in common. They both require strong leadership, clear, consistent communication, mutual respect amongst members, and a keen awareness of the needs and goals of the group.  Horses do not see titles, degrees or status. They have the amazing ability to see the real you and give you immediate feedback on what you bring into a relationship.  This honest feedback is the starting point in achieving self insight that will empower you to reach your full potential.

What if I don’t like horses or are scared of them?

At EquiTeam we understand that trust and respect plays an important part in creating a safe environment where optimal learning can take place.  We are therefore committed to the safety and comfort to both our two and four legged friends.  An experienced facilitator is always part of the learning process.  All work that we do is on the ground, not on the back of the horse.  Our horses that we use have been part of the family for many years, enabling the facilitators to predict behaviour patterns of each horse.  We as facilitators are sensitive towards nervous participants and guide each individual according to his/her own pace in exploring the magical world of horses.

In addition to your physical safety, we also know the importance of paying attention to emotional safety.  All of our experiential activities are based on the ‘challenge by choice’ philosophy.  Meaning that each participant, from the initial goal setting phase to actually joining an initiative, is responsible for deciding whether they want to accept the challenge, making the choice to engage in the experience or not.  In addition, the facilitators have extensive psychology training to ensure adequate feedback and support.