The EQUUS Experience®
The EQUUS Experience® is an award-winning personal and leadership development process that changes organizations, and transforms individuals, families, leaders, and teams.
Through partnership with horses and masterful facilitation, The EQUUS Experience® inspires breakthrough learning in a joyful, powerful, and sustainable way.
*The EQUUS Experience is currently only available at our partner campus in Santa Fe, NM. Please contact for more information.
What are some of the benefits of The EQUUS Experience®?
The EQUUS Experience® works with the confluence of neuroscience, attachment theory, radical self-inquiry and equine behavioral sciences to create breakthrough learning experiences that literally rewire participants brains towards wellness, fulfillment, confidence and courage. This results in peoples’ lives changing, whether it be within the context of their work or their personal life. Clients report that they feel greater awareness, increased trust in themselves and others, a deeper sense of purpose and meaning, and clearer direction informed by wisdom.
The 5 Pillars
for thriving
Within the The EQUUS Experience® we look to 56 Million Years of Wisdom and 5 synergistic core pillars held masterfully with the imperatives of care and presence, modeled by the equine herd.
Some of the things we explore:
The art of regulating stress in yourself and others
How to attune to others
Creating healthier relationships
Tapping into intuition and creativity
The power of intention
How to inspire others
Accessing wisdom to inform your actions
Are the horses really engaging, or is this just our imagination?
All of our work is based in the rigorous science of horse behavioral science. We do not anthropomorphize them, nor project stories upon them. Our horses are diligently engaged daily through riding and groundwork that inspires them to be free-thinking, respectful, partnering and opinionated. Not every horse makes a good Fika horse. We enlist horses that are spirited, special, keen to engage with people, and equipped to be robust and opinionated partners in facilitation.
THE EQUINE EFFECT
In Leah's coaching sessions, horses are not just tools but living, breathing beings that bring their own unique benefits to the coaching process. The combination of Leah's expertise and the unique qualities of the horses create a truly transformative coaching experience.
How It Works:
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Horses are highly sensitive animals that mirror human emotions, providing immediate and honest feedback. This interaction helps clients become more aware of their emotions and how they're perceived by others.
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Horses provide a non-judgmental presence, creating a safe and comforting environment for clients to explore their feelings.
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Interacting with horses allows clients to connect with nature, reducing stress and anxiety, and providing a refreshing change of pace from daily life.
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The physical aspect of interacting with horses helps clients become more aware of their body language and non-verbal communication, boosting self-confidence.
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Equine Facilitated Learning has numerous therapeutic benefits, including improved mental health, increased self-esteem, enhanced social skills, and emotional growth.
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The horse provides a unique mirror for clients to explore themselves in a new way. Their direct communication, interpreted by Leah, provides insights that contribute to the coaching process.
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The connection between the human and the horse brings a sort of magic and clarity to the mind and body. This unique and transformative connection is something clients feel everyone should experience in their lifetime.
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The spirit of the horses and the tranquil environment of the barn combine to facilitate self-discovery.
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Horses respond to the energy of the clients, providing a unique form of feedback and insight into the client's state of mind and emotions.
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Horses provide an opportunity for experiential learning. Clients learn valuable lessons about trust, respect, communication, boundries, assertiveness, and leadership through their interactions with horses.
WHY DO YOU WORK WITH HORSES TO TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT THEMSELVES?
As horses are animals of prey they have acute sensitivity to all influences around them. They mirror these influences in very specific and direct ways. This makes them trustworthy reflections of what is really at work underneath the story we might tell ourselves, or the qualities about ourselves that may be hidden.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE HORSE EXPERIENCE IF I’M TAKING PART IN THE PROGRAM?
You do not have to have any horse experience and no riding is involved. This is not about the horse; it is about the individual person, group or team, and what they want to learn.
