From Office to Arena
We offer experiential learning sessions using horses as the teachers! Every experiential training session ensures effective skill development that is fun and memorable.
Experiential learning has been termed "the natural way of learning,” and is defined as the process by which the experience of the learner is reflected upon, from which new insights emerge. Instead of having someone tell you what you are doing wrong, the participant realizes for themselves what they need to change about their behavior in order to work with their horse teachers.
We offer two workshop series:
Both of our series are:
Download our team building and leadership brochure for more information on what to expect!
Experiential learning has been termed "the natural way of learning,” and is defined as the process by which the experience of the learner is reflected upon, from which new insights emerge. Instead of having someone tell you what you are doing wrong, the participant realizes for themselves what they need to change about their behavior in order to work with their horse teachers.
We offer two workshop series:
- Team Building Series
- Leadership Series
Both of our series are:
- Fun and hands-on
- Collaborative instead of competitive
- Effective!
Download our team building and leadership brochure for more information on what to expect!
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Team Building Series
There are three main attributes to a successful employee: knowledge, experience and skills
Knowledge can be learned, experience is gained over time, but SKILLS are the foundation of learning to be able to utilize the knowledge and experience any employee has gained.
At the most basic level, all skills are interpersonal communications skills, which also tend to be one of the most lacking areas in today's corporate environment. Horses reveal the hidden dynamics of your team and help individuals work on developing those interprrsonal communication skills. Team activities are designed to facilitate problem solving that encourage individuals to work cohesively as a team for positive results. This unique style of horse/human interaction is an effective approach to team building and leadership development and is a powerful metaphor for the work environment.
We offer both a 1-day and 2-day Team Building Workshop, catered to your organizations specific needs. Some activities participants will do include:
Knowledge can be learned, experience is gained over time, but SKILLS are the foundation of learning to be able to utilize the knowledge and experience any employee has gained.
At the most basic level, all skills are interpersonal communications skills, which also tend to be one of the most lacking areas in today's corporate environment. Horses reveal the hidden dynamics of your team and help individuals work on developing those interprrsonal communication skills. Team activities are designed to facilitate problem solving that encourage individuals to work cohesively as a team for positive results. This unique style of horse/human interaction is an effective approach to team building and leadership development and is a powerful metaphor for the work environment.
We offer both a 1-day and 2-day Team Building Workshop, catered to your organizations specific needs. Some activities participants will do include:
- Participate in of the below programs with our amazing horse teachers!
- MiRo Communication Assessment to better understand your own personality and how to handle different personalities in the workplace
- Strategic planning exercises to help plan for future challenges in the workplace
Tug of War - Push Me Pull YouObjective: Communication
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Brainiac - Who's the Brain?Objectives: Articulation and Active Listening
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Trust the Process - Blindman's AdventureObjective: Trust
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All for 1 & 1 for all - 4 MusketeersObjective: Conflict Resolution
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Tongue tied - silent communicationObjective: Body Language
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Go with the flo - thinking outside the boxObjective: Adaptability
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Leadership Series
Horses require a leader that they trust and respect, just like we would love to have in the workplace.
Managers and team leaders are a special part of your organziation and so we have a special program for them too.
Leadership is the key component to effective team development. If your team leaders are willing to give employees a direction for growth from within, you are a company building future leaders, rather than employees for your competitor. Your employees, your team, your leaders, need more than just a job.
Give your employees the skills, training and development they need to grow for themselves and your organization.
Through our experiential process, participants will learn how to:
We offer both a 1-day and 2-day Leadership Development Workshop, catered to your organizations specific needs. Some of the activities participants will get to do include:
Managers and team leaders are a special part of your organziation and so we have a special program for them too.
Leadership is the key component to effective team development. If your team leaders are willing to give employees a direction for growth from within, you are a company building future leaders, rather than employees for your competitor. Your employees, your team, your leaders, need more than just a job.
Give your employees the skills, training and development they need to grow for themselves and your organization.
Through our experiential process, participants will learn how to:
- Build flexibility into their leadership style to improve team performance in achieving business objectives
- Manage diverse teams through effective communication skills
- Build engagement with team members that fosters team spirit and greater productivity
- Develop their understanding of interpersonal behavioural dynamics and the importance it plays within a leadership role
We offer both a 1-day and 2-day Leadership Development Workshop, catered to your organizations specific needs. Some of the activities participants will get to do include:
- Participate in the below 3 programs with our amazing horse teachers!
- MiRo Communication Assessment to better understand your own personality and how to handle different personalities in the workplace
- Strategic planning exercise to help plan for future challenges in the workplace
Horse In The Pocket - Harness The Horse Power Within Your Team“Beyond the Boardroom” for organizations who are searching for fun, innovative and results-oriented solutions to enhance your team(’)s effectiveness. Individuals learn useful and life changing leadership skills that will show up immediately in the workplace.
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Equine Billiards - The Pony ExpressEffective with groups that are new to your corporate culture and just getting to know each other in their new work environment. Learn each others communication styles as well as your own. You will see the distinct qualities that each participant brings to the team. Individuals learn useful and life changing leadership skills that will show up immediately in the workplace.
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Common Sense - The ThoroughbredFine tune your existing Team and take your business to the next level. This course focuses on fine-tuning your existing team. You may have worked together for many years, but are you communicating and working together as effectively as you would like? Would you like to challenge the norm of your current office setting?
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Meet the Facilitator
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Dr. Gwendolyn Donohoe is the owner and manager at Sagehill Stables and also teaches at the University of Manitoba. Gwen holds a PhD in Agriculture and has multiple degrees and certificates including being a Certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator. Gwen is also a new mom to a beautiful baby girl, Winnifred. Gwen grew up in The Pas, MB on a mixed beef and grain farm and attended University in both Saskatoon and then Winnipeg, where she now calls home.
Gwen has sat on multiple boards including the Manitoba Conservation Districts Association, Manitoba Rural Adaption Council and the Manitoba Horse Council. The experience gained from her education, running a business, teaching University level classes, along with handling multiples challenges as a business owner including COVID-19, fire, drought and floods, has given her a unique perspective on life and much to offer as facilitator of the Team Building and Leadership Development Workshops. |
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FAQ
Our sessions will include working with horses at our facility! Participants should be prepared to:
- Bring / wear closed toed shoes or boots that can get dirty (sand arena's)
- Dress appropriately for the weather, including hat, mits and warm jacket in the winter (all activities will be indoors but it can be cool in the arena's)
- Water bottle
- No previous horse experience necessary. We will walk you through everything and ensure everyone is safe and comfortable!
- All participants will be required to sign a liability release before participating in the event.
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