Equine Leadership Retreats
Leadership teams and boards of directors grow closer and unite around a common vision through experiential training to build their resilience, self-awareness, and trust in each other. They learn from experts in leadership and equine training through an integrated developmental program of discussion and engaging ranch experiences like horse riding and calf roping on a 100-acre ranch at the base of majestic Mt. Nebo.
Equine Event Outcomes
DEEPER CONNECTIONS - unforgettable shared experiences
CONFIDENCE & RESILIENCE- doing unfamiliar things
HONEST DIALOGUE - Inspiring and safe setting
CREATIVE THINKING - fresh solutions to vexing problems
SUSTAINABLE CHANGE - action plans and commitments
GROUNDED & RECHARGED - timeless, authentic lessons
LASTING MEMORIES - keepsakes, photos, and film
Highlights from a recent event
Sample Two-Day Agenda
Day One Riding
Morning
Meet at Far Away Ranch in Mona
Greeting/Intro/Gifts/Review Agenda
Icebreaker activity
Meet your horse
Safety & basics of horse riding
Communicating with your horse
Practice ride in the arena
Afternoon
Lunch
Intro ride -- foothills at the ranch
Trust-building exercises
Reflection in the barn loft
Evening
Dutch oven dinner
Fireside discussion
Reflection on the day
Day Two Roping
Morning
Shuttle to DL Ranch & outdoor cowboy breakfast
Team roping demo & instruction
Team roping competition
Cow dog demonstration
Tour Young Living Stables – Percherons
Afternoon
Lunch
Debrief Team Effectiveness Survey
Action plan to become a higher-performing team
Advanced ride in the canyon
Conclusion, reflection, group photo
Far Away Ranch is located in Mona, Utah, 30 minutes south of Provo, right off I-15.
Participant Feedback
Combined results from the four groups who attended events in the fall of 2020
“Great experience. Got us to do things we don’t normally do. We talked about things we need to address.”
“The connection of values in the workplace to the culture of working with horses is a great idea.”
“Generally I don’t enjoy off-site events and don’t normally find them helpful, but this was great.”
“I appreciate the fact that everyone made sure we were comfortable with the horses.”
”Loved the horseback riding. Enjoyed our team conversation and teambuilding exercises.”
”Eye-opening discussions; there are some simple things, that are now glaringly obvious, that we can do to really improve our team.”
”Love the comparisons of team leadership with the horse analogies.”
”Such an incredible place and lovely people.”
Taylor and Dan a Unique Partnership
While Taylor brings 20+ years of experience in building leadership teams' capabilities across the globe, Dan Woodland has a lifetime of experience as a horse trainer and rodeo coach. Together they create an unforgettable experience for participants.
Dan has a special gift with horses. He and his sons have a successful horse training business and own over 25 horses. He has trained hundreds of students on how to ride and rope. He has been certified as an Equine Therapy Instructor and has coached the local H.S. rodeo team. Safety is paramount with Dan. His passion is ensuring everyone has a calm and enlightening experience with horses.
