Group Journey
With horses, team building and bonding activities provides a unique and impactful experience that enhances group dynamics, communication skills, leadership capabilities, and personal growth.
We offer customizable team building and bonding workshops for professional groups, couples and families as well as special events such as milestone celebrations, reunions, birthdays, bachelorette parties and more.
Yoga, Meditation and Wellness groups are also invited to create their own journey, spend some time in nature, and experience for themselves the powerful healing energy of horses.
Group sessions start at a minimum of 2 hours up to half day retreats.
Please contact Heather to request a quote, have your questions answered and to start planning your event.
Benefits of Working with Horses to Build and Improve
Team Dynamics and Leadership Skills
Horses offer several unique benefits in team building and bonding activities due to their sensitivity, non-verbal communication, and herd dynamics.
Non-Verbal Communication: Their high sensitivity to non-verbal cues such as body language, tone of voice, and emotional state provide immediate feedback based on these cues, making participants more aware of their non-verbal communication patterns.
Real-Time Feedback: Horses promote self-awareness and empathy by reacting instantly to the actions and energies of individuals. This immediate feedback helps participants understand the impact of their behavior and communication styles on others.
Trust and Emotional Insight: Through collaborative activities, participants learn to build trust not only with the horses but also in their own abilities and with their team members.
Leadership Development: Horses are excellent models for leadership dynamics as they often seek to establish a hierarchy within their herd. Observing the leadership dynamics between horses within a herd or in their interactions with humans, allows participants to gain insight and practice different leadership styles while learning about the importance of assertiveness, clarity, and consistency.
Emotional Regulation: Horses are responsive to emotional states such as fear, frustration, or calmness. For this integrative approach to be successful and meaningful, participants learn how to engage with horses by regulating their emotions, managing stress, and developing resilience.
Problem Solving Skills: Team activities involving horses are designed with creative problem-solving and strategic thinking in mind so that participants learn to adapt their approaches based on feedback from the horses, fostering innovation and teamwork.
Personal Development: Interacting with horses can lead to personal insights and growth, enhancing self-confidence, patience, and adaptability. These qualities contribute to individual effectiveness within a team unit.
Fun and Engaging: Working with horses in a team building setting can be enjoyable and memorable experience that fosters a positive atmosphere, encouraging open communication and collaboration among team members.