Why Equine-Led Leadership

Rescued equines are incredibly intuitive animals that can sense emotions and pick up on nonverbal cues, making them perfect guides to develop self-awareness, build trust, and sharpen leadership skills. Unlike traditional leadership programs, working with rescued horses, donkeys and mini’s offers real-time feedback that’s honest and non-judgmental, helping you become more present, mindful, and focused.

The experiences gained from being with the horses not only boost your confidence and emotional intelligence but also provide insights you can apply in both your personal and professional life.

Whether you’re a woman seeking to regain your passion, an executive wanting to improve team dynamics, or a veteran looking to reconnect with purpose, Equine-Led Leadership offers a powerful, transformative path to growth and leadership.

Equine Led Leadership & Coaching

Led by Nanci Beyerl, Licensed Social Worker and John Maxwell Certified Coach and team of rescued equines.

The Process

Equine-Led Leadership and Coaching offers a personalized blend of:

– personal growth and development coaching with

– hands-on interaction and,

– experiential learning led by the specially chosen rescued horses of PAH.

Nanci will guide you through thoughtfully designed obstacles and scenarios, then provide questions and discussion to gain clarity and understanding.

You will gain

• Increase self-awareness
• improve communication and lead more authentically
• find clarity on your passion and purpose enrich your leadership skills
• develop a deeper understanding of your emotional and leadership strengths

How It Works

During each session, you’ll engage with our horses through a series of exercises designed to mirror real-life challenges. Horses are keenly aware of human emotions and provide immediate feedback, making them powerful co-facilitators in the coaching process.

Nanci Beyerl will help you reflect on these interactions, gaining valuable insights into how you lead, communicate, and handle stress. Each session is tailored to your unique goals, whether you’re seeking personal growth, emotional healing, or leadership development.

What’s Included

– Initial consultation with Nanci to discuss your goals and intentions

– 1:1 Personalized equine-led 60 minute coaching sessions

– Real-time feedback from interactions with horses

– Reflection and debriefing after each session to explore insights and growth areas

Our Equine Emotionally Supportive Programs are designed to help individuals navigate emotional challenges, heal past trauma, build resilience, and foster personal growth through meaningful interactions with horses. Horses, with their intuitive ability to sense emotions, provide a non-judgmental space to explore feelings, build confidence, and develop emotional awareness. This program is ideal for those seeking emotional support, stress relief, or a deeper understanding of their inner selves in a peaceful, supportive environment.  Whether you are a caregiver, veteran, medical professional or are struggling through difficult times this is for you.

The Process

– Guided, hands-on experiences with horses to explore emotions in a safe setting.

– A blend of mindfulness, emotional awareness, and self-reflection.

– Focused on helping you gain clarity, release stress, and find emotional balance.

How it Works

Our Equine-Guided Emotionally Supportive Programs offer personalized, ground-based experiences with horses to help you build trust, emotional awareness, and resilience. Horses naturally mirror your emotions and behaviors, offering real-time feedback that deepens self-understanding.  Led by Nanci Beyerl, each session is customized to your unique emotional needs, with guided reflections to explore your patterns and responses. This nurturing approach provides a safe space for emotional healing and personal growth.

What’s Included

– Initial consultation to discuss your needs.

– Personalized equine-guided sessions tailored to your situation.

– Ground-based horse activities that encourage self-awareness and emotional exploration.

– Reflective discussions after each session to deepen understanding.

For Your Visit – What You Need to Know & Bring

– Attire: Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes.

– Activities: Ground-based, no prior horse experience required.

– Bring: Water, sunscreen (seasonally appropriate), and a journal to capture your reflections.

– Avoid wearing any heavy perfumes, cologne or lotions

For Your Visit What You Need to Know & Bring

Attire: Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. Since you’ll be outdoors and around horses, it’s best to avoid loose, flowing garments or accessories.

Safety First: No prior horse experience is necessary. All activities are ground-based, meaning you won’t be riding, but working alongside the horses.

What to Bring: 

– Water and a journal to take notes or reflect after each session.

– Avoid wearing any heavy perfumes, cologne or lotions