Leadership
with Horses
What Is
Leadership Training
with Horses?
I've had the opportunity to work with Maria on three separate Leadership Day occasions with three very different teams but the outcome has always been the same.....an excellent experience that has broadened horizons, brought about change thinking, thought provoking realisations and delivered success afterwards.
Stuart Birkwood
I’ve attended many leadership trainings, but nothing has come close to the clarity and insight I gained from working with the horses. They helped me see exactly how I show up under pressure with no judgement. It was powerful, and surprisingly practical. I left feeling more grounded, confident, and connected to my team.
Anna - HR Director
It was raw, real, and exactly what I needed to reconnect with my leadership style. The insights I brought back to the office shifted how I communicate and lead my team.
Lena Steward.
Not your Typical Leadership Workshop
Our experiential leadership training uses guided, ground-based interactions with horses to develop core competencies such as self-awareness, communication, presence, and emotional intelligence. Horses naturally respond to intention, energy, and authenticity—providing instant, honest feedback on leadership style, decision-making, and non-verbal communication.
These sessions are designed to mirror the dynamics of real workplace interactions—revealing how leaders influence, connect, and inspire others.
Combined with Executive Coaching & Debrief
Each experiential session is followed by a structured debrief and facilitated coaching session, where we help teams reflect, draw connections to real business challenges, and create a clear action plan. This integration ensures that the learning is practical, relevant, and applicable to daily leadership situations—whether you're managing change, leading teams, or improving cross-functional collaboration.
Why Leading Companies in the UAE & GCC Choose This Program
Companies across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC choose Leadership with Horses because it addresses the real needs of today’s leaders:
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Develop stronger leadership presence and confidence
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Improve emotional intelligence and communication skills
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Strengthen team trust, engagement, and collaboration
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Build resilience and adaptability in fast-paced or changing environments
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Create a more aligned, self-aware, and agile leadership team
From C-suite executives to emerging managers, our programs are tailored to suit different leadership levels, team dynamics, and business objectives.
Why It Works
Traditional leadership training often stays theoretical. This program is different, it’s felt, embodied, and immediately applicable. Horses don’t respond to roles or titles, they respond to clarity, trust, and authenticity. The feedback is honest and direct, which is exactly what leaders need to grow.
Experiential Coaching for Teams in the UAE and GCC
Looking for a leadership development solution that goes beyond the ordinary? Leadership with Horses is a high-impact, experiential training program that blends emotional intelligence, executive coaching, and team-building in a powerful, results-driven format. Delivered by Collective Coaching across the UAE and GCC, this unique method helps organizations strengthen leadership capabilities, improve communication, and foster resilient, high-performing teams.