Leader in the Saddle

COURSES AND TRAININGS

Sports-Based Courses

Overview and purpose

You’ve read the books. Attended the webinars. Maybe even had one-on-one coaching.
But until you stand face to face with a horse, a living being who senses your hesitation, reads your body language, and responds only to your true presence, you haven’t really felt what it means to lead.

Leader in the Saddle isn’t a traditional course, it’s a powerful, immersive experience. Over 4 days in the peaceful Roman hills, you’ll enter into direct relationship with the horse, one of the most perceptive animals on earth. Horses don’t respond to status, titles, or charisma. They respond to clarity, trust, and consistency, the same qualities required of authentic leaders.

Through guided experiential sessions, reflection, and hands-on activities, you’ll discover your personal leadership style, develop non-verbal communication, learn how to earn trust, manage uncertainty, and lead with presence. No riding or horse experience is necessary — just a willingness to grow.

If you’re ready for a leadership journey that’s honest, embodied, and unforgettable, this is the course for you.

Learning Outcome

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Communicate with greater authenticity and clarity, even without words
Lead with empathy, confidence, and credibility
Identify and enhance their personal leadership style
Navigate challenges with resilience and adaptability
Strengthen emotional intelligence and ethical decision-making
Improve collaboration and build trust in group settings

Admission information

Language: Italian
Language requirements: No minimum level required
Target audience: Adults interested in personal and professional development, including managers, educators, coaches, facilitators, and young leaders
General prerequisites: No prior horse experience required. Open to anyone ready to explore leadership through direct, embodied experience
Maximum number of participants: 15

location

Genzano di Roma, Roman Hills (RM), Italy

Duration and Daily Schedule

4 days — including active morning workshops and afternoon experiential and reflective sessions

Daily Schedule

Day 1 – Trust and Communication

Morning: Introduction to equine behavior and non-verbal language. Observation and first contact with horses
Afternoon: Practical exercises in non-verbal communication and activities to build trust between horse and participant

Day 2 – Leadership and Assertiveness

Morning: Guided groundwork with horses through obstacles to train presence, decision-making, and clarity
Afternoon: Reflection on leadership styles and real-time feedback from group dynamics

Day 3 – Resilience and Adaptability

Morning: Unscripted exercises with horses designed to develop flexibility and problem-solving under pressure
Afternoon: Team-building activities and exploration of strategies for handling setbacks and uncertainty

Day 4 – Emotional Intelligence and Ethical Leadership

Morning: Mindfulness-based exercises with horses to develop emotional awareness and presence
Afternoon: Discussion of ethical dilemmas, empathy-based decision making, and creation of a personal “leadership commitment”
Closing: Final circle with experience sharing, certificate ceremony, and celebration

Why Choose This Course

A truly transformational experience: learn through action, not theory
Suitable for anyone seeking to grow as a person and as a leader
A peaceful natural setting to reconnect with your purpose and presence
A powerful, memorable method for developing essential soft skills
Small group environment offering personal growth and shared connection

What Sets Us Apart

The horse as teacher: leadership feedback that’s honest, immediate, and embodied
A holistic approach: engaging the body, mind, emotions, and relationships
Expert facilitators trained in experiential education and human development
Reflective practices, peer dialogue, and observational feedback
A course that will leave a real impact — inside and outside the arena