Evolu Equine
Increase your communication and leadership horsepower with research-backed skill development and team building like no other!
Take your team out of their comfort zone and into the herd.
Boost your team's engagement and skills
Our unique development program takes your team out of the office and into the farm for a hands-on experience with trained horses and certified facilitators.
Your team will improve communication, trust, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, teamwork, and overall well-being through engaging activities.
This holistic experience is backed by research and guarantees a memorable, confidence-boosting learning experience for your team.
Why Horses?
- Horses are expert readers of humans
As prey animals, horses have honed their ability to sense and respond to subtle human cues, making them invaluable tools for leadership development. - Nonverbal communication is key
Horses focus solely on nonverbal communication, mirroring the 93% of human interaction that often goes unnoticed. - Real-time feedback
Interacting with horses provides immediate and honest feedback on leadership style, communication effectiveness, and team dynamics. - Accelerated leadership growth
Equine Assisted Learning offers a unique, experiential approach to leadership development, surpassing traditional classroom training. - Practical application
Skills learned in the arena directly translate to improved leadership in the workplace.
What People Are Saying
"I loved my EAL session. While I was comfortable around horses, I found I had a lot to learn about leadership. It wasn't about the horse. It was about me learning to work as a team and listen to my team in order to problem solve."
"This was a great experience! It helped me to allow others to be leaders and me to be a better follower. I highly recommend this training for anyone looking to become a better and more well-rounded leader."
Very informed and informative facilitators. Clear instruction, enjoyable time. Horses were amazing teammates. Great environment for team-building and problem-solving as a team.
“Despite having ridden horses many times, I felt nervous and intimidated when I met my horse Jotspun. It became clear that Jotspun could sense my nervousness, and what surprised me was how much he wanted to help me succeed. By the end of the session, with support from my trusted team, I could even lead him through a maze while blindfolded.
This exercise made me reflect on how often we have to lead without a clear vision and how crucial it is to rely on our teams for support. I walked away from this experience feeling empowered, fearless, and proud of the leadership skills I honed.
I highly recommend Marietta Stalcup from Evolu Equine. Her leadership allowed for the best learning experience for me and the other participants. ”
Program Details
We will collaborate with you to design customized workshops and/or retreats tailored to your specific leadership development goals.
All of our work will be completed in a barn and arena, which may or may not be covered, without air conditioning or heating. A typical workshop involves ground activities and challenges with horses in a team environment. We always begin with safety demonstrations and getting to know your colleagues - both equine and human.
Our trained horses and certified facilitators will help you draw parallels between your interactions with the horses and leadership situations. These metaphors deepen understanding and reinforce leadership concepts.
L/D staff can integrate into your existing leadership frameworks for a cohesive learning journey and ensure the new program complements your other training initiatives.
Our retreats always include wellness programming designed to de-stress and restore balance, healthy meals and snacks from local caterers and all materials.
Potential Learning Outcomes
- Align Team Culture to Your Vision, Values and Goals
- Adapt Ability to Interpret and Respond to Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
- Demonstrate Improved Presence, Authenticity and Emotional Intelligence
- Transform Conflict Into Highly Productive Collaboration
- Discover How to Leverage Strengths to Build a High-Impact Team
- Grow Self-Leadership and Accountability
- Increase Engagement, Morale, and Trust
- Become More Resilient and Confident
Upcoming Equine-Assisted Leadership Events
You’re invited to come and check out this experiential learning model for yourself!
Join us for a unique, intuitive approach to leadership development and learning at one of our monthly Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Leadership events. In partnership with Revelation Farms, each event centers on a specific theme and incorporates various EAL exercises to promote leadership development and team building through problem-solving, relationship building, and critical thinking skills. Events are designed to support leaders at all levels to reflect individually and collectively on how they approach relationships and face challenges.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal leadership skills or looking for a new way to approach leadership development and employee engagement, come check out one of our upcoming events!
Harnessing the Power of Horses: Transforming Communication
$109/person
December 21 // 4 - 5:30 pm
Join us at Revelation Farm as we unlock the power of nonverbal communication with Equine-Assisted Learning. This transformative experience will enhance your communication and help you express your thoughts with intention. Connect with horses and others in a unique setting to build trusting relationships and deep connections.
Hearts & Hooves: A Valentine's Evening of Connection - $200/couple
February 14, 2025 // 4 - 5:30 pm
Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with a unique and enchanting Date Night at Revelation Farm! Couples are invited to embark on a journey of connection and discovery through our innovative equine-assisted leadership program. You'll engage with our trained horses in a way that enhances communication and leading together in harmony. This unforgettable experience promises to deepen your bond and create lasting memories. Join us for an evening of romance, adventure, and the magic of equine companionship.
All couples will receive a gift bag of goodies from local small businesses.
Hearts & Hooves: A Valentine's Evening of Connection - $200/couple
February 15, 2025 // 4 - 5:30 pm
Celebrate love this Valentine's Day with a unique and enchanting Date Night at Revelation Farm! Couples are invited to embark on a journey of connection and discovery through our innovative equine-assisted leadership program. You'll engage with our trained horses in a way that enhances communication and leading together in harmony. This unforgettable experience promises to deepen your bond and create lasting memories. Join us for an evening of romance, adventure, and the magic of equine companionship.
All couples will receive a gift bag of goodies from local small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do we need to know about horses?
No, all work is completed on the ground - there is no riding in this one-of-a-kind opportunity. Your feet will never leave the ground - unless you jump for joy after successfully completing a challenge.
The focus is on human skills rather than horse and riding skills. This program is not about horsemanship and it is not therapeutic riding.
It is about growing the key leadership skills needed to drive your business results and having a unique, holistic, and fun experience outside the traditional office training setting.
It has been our experience that those with no horse experience or who are even afraid of horses leave having demonstrated the greatest growth and transformation.
Who should do an Equine Assisted Leadership Programs?
- Half to Two Day Customized Corporate Experiences and Retreats
- Emerging Leaders Programs
- Women in Leadership Programs
- Executive/Professional MBA Programs
- Hospitals and Physician Practices
- Executive Teams and Board of Directors
- Small Business & Networking Groups
- New Leaders/New Teams
- Teams Needing to Reset
- Families, Couples, and Friends looking for a two to four-hour unique experience
How should I dress?
As you will be outdoors in an arena and a barn, with no heating or air conditioning, dress in clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and that will keep you as warm or cool as possible.
Closed-toe shoes are mandatory, and you will not be allowed to participate if you wear sandals or open-toed shoes. There are no exceptions, and this is for your safety.
What about inclement weather?
For events that are three hours or less, we can complete most of the activities in the barn area. Therefore, the event will continue to take place.
We will work with our local partners to find an indoor covered arena for half-day and full-day events. If we are not able to move to a covered arena, then we will need to reschedule.
All events, regardless of length, will be rescheduled if there is thunder, lightning, or threat of tornados.
Is there a minimum number of participants?
For pre-scheduled monthly events, we do require at least 5 participants.
For weekend executive retreats, the minimum number of participants will be based on the length of the event and communicated on the event-specific page.
We will create a custom scope of work based on the number of participants for custom programs.
What is your refund policy?
We do not offer refunds.
You can apply your funds to future Equine-Assisted Leadership events or to other services provided by Evolu, Revelation Farm, or Dreamwinds Farm.