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

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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

 
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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

 
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  • “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.”

 
 
 
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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.

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Contact us to learn more and discuss customizing an unforgettable event for your team