Train The Trainer in-person seminar
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With the HorseDream concept, you get a structure you can follow or use as a guide. Within this structure, you can be creative and contribute all your experience.
The HorseDream concept is based on respect, trust, and love for horses and people. In addition, some essential character traits and behaviours are seeing the good, expecting the positive, and emphasising the common. Regarding leadership, we think that "if you want to lead, you have to be able to serve". This also applies to both horses and humans.
In leadership, the energies of both males and females should be balanced. It is not about men or women but about the shares of masculine and feminine perspectives and goals.
We coach our participants through a two-day or multi-day learning process. This process is self-determined. You take with you precisely what is important in the given moment. We focus on and reduce what is essential right now.
All this occurs from beginning to end within a logical seminar structure, offering both theoretical support and emotional security. Within this structure, however, we are as creative and flexible as necessary. Every single leadership seminar, team training, and trainer workshop thus becomes a unique work of art in which the horses, the participants, and we, as organisers, are involved.
Included:
The HorseDream Train The Trainer Manual (PDF)
Clipboard pages for your clients to lead through the exercises (PDF and Word file)
A PDF covering leadership and team, with video links.
This course allows you to work with the HorseDream concept for clients. However, it does not allow you to teach the concept to trainers and coaches.
The course provides a foundation for newcomers to this field. For those who have already started an equine coaching or learning program, it is the perfect upgrade to leadership development and team training.
When you finish the course, you can join the EAHAE International Association for Horse Assisted Education www.eahae.org.
The 12+1 Online Lessons
Part 1: How we start the seminar
The 1-hour introduction part
Being Present with Horses: The Foundation of HorseDream Training.
Initially, Gerhard introduces the foundational concepts of the HorseDream concept, emphasizing safety, presence, self-awareness, and the value of experiential learning. He also outlines certification levels and the principles behind letting horses be the true teachers.
Part 2: How we introduce the participants to our horses
The 45-minute watching and assessing part
The "Watching and Assessing" exercise involves participants observing and ranking horses based on behaviour and characteristics, drawing parallels to team dynamics. Participants discuss leadership and behaviour, emphasizing the complexity of such structures. A volunteer exercise involves leading horses with a flag, representing power and distance, and delivering tasks with rings. Safety is paramount, and the exercise aims to foster understanding of leadership and team dynamics.
Part 3: How we facilitate the leading experience
The 60-minute leading and being led part
Gerhard discusses a horse leading exercise where participants use a long rope to guide a horse around four poles without a whip. He shares experiences with two dressage writers who struggled with the exercise, highlighting the importance of clear communication and emotional connection with the horse. The exercises aim to enhance leadership skills and emotional intelligence, transferring these lessons to business and personal contexts.
Part 4: How we transfer the leadership experience
The circle of leading positions
Gerhard discusses leadership roles with horses, linking them to leadership styles: position one (authoritarian), position two (cooperative), and position three (laissez-faire). He stresses the importance of adapting to the situation and the horse's mood. Examples include leading from position one when guiding a horse back to the stable and from position three when heading to the pasture. Participants in seminars found practical insights more impactful than theoretical knowledge. Trust is vital in leading horses, reflecting the need for trust in human leadership.
Part 5: How horses help us with mutual trust and respect
The 1-hour distance and nearness exercise
Gerhard discusses the "Distance and Nearness" exercise in horse training, emphasizing the importance of understanding and communicating distance and closeness with horses. He explains the use of a picadero to allow horses to escape if pressure is too high. He emphasizes the importance of the handler's position and actions, such as using a flag to guide the horse, as well as the horse's response to these signals. He also touches on the application of these principles in corporate training, stressing the need for clear communication and leadership. The exercise aims to foster trust and respect between handlers and horses, and to educate participants on effective leadership and team dynamics.
Part 6: How we transfer personality development with horses
The 45-minute theory input on atmosphere and attitude
Gerhard discusses the concept of the comfort zone, emphasizing that learning occurs either within or outside it. He introduces a model that identifies negative feelings, such as fear and guilt, outside the comfort zone and explains how leaving it expands emotional safety. He connects this to leadership, advocating for an atmosphere that encourages individuals to step out of their comfort zones voluntarily. He also introduces Paul Hunting's model, which layers "I am," "I fear I am," and "I pretend I am," and explains how horses can help individuals peel back these layers to achieve authenticity.
Part 7: How our horses help to focus on a goal
The 1-hour goal orientation exercise
Gerhard discusses the HorseDream training program, emphasizing goal-oriented exercises with horses. Participants identify their personal and business goals, and then navigate obstacles such as cones, bars, and a funnel. The exercise highlights the importance of clear objectives, as horses respond to human intentions. Feedback forms reveal insights, with men often shifting from negative to positive feedback. The training, designed for teams, can be condensed to six hours for small groups but benefits from a full day for larger teams. The approach fosters alignment and intention, leaving a lasting impact on participants.
Part 8: How a team gets aware about leadership
The 1-hour team leading exercise
Gerhard discusses his team training approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding leadership beyond just giving commands. He shares a case where an international team improved their leadership skills through horse-based exercises. Initially resistant, the team eventually engaged fully, leading horses and learning team dynamics. He highlights exercises like leading from behind and handling different positions, which foster awareness and cooperation. He notes that older, more experienced participants often grasp the concepts more easily. The training aims to integrate personal goals and obstacles into team exercises, culminating in a discussion on business goals and challenges.
Part 9: How a team achieves goals and overcomes obstacles
The 2-hour central team exercise
Gerhard outlines a four-part process for team training involving horses. The first part is a rational discussion in a classroom to set team goals and identify challenges. The second part is a playful exercise in the riding arena where teams build a constellation of their goal and obstacles. The third part is emotional, involving the team moving with a horse through the constellation. The final part is integral, where all horses are brought into the arena and teams observe and discuss their insights. This method is used in trainer certification seminars to simulate company scenarios and enhance team dynamics and problem-solving skills.
Part 10: How horses help us to brainstorm
Integral HorseMapping
Gerhard discusses the impact of horse-based team training on various companies, including a sales team from a software company and a pharmaceutical production team. He detailed how different colored pens were used to form sub-teams and how leaders emerged naturally. He highlights a significant moment when two bosses from a sales department, who had strained relations, walked hand in hand through a horse-guided obstacle course, symbolizing reconciliation. He also shared experiences from diverse cultural contexts, emphasizing the universality of the training concept. Participants were instructed to videotape exercises for further review and discussion.
Part 11: Important aspects of the HorseDream concept
About the "philosophy" of our work
Gerhard discusses a training session in Guangdong (China) involving thoroughbreds, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and adaptability. Participants, including a sceptical man and a woman who was afraid of horses, evolved in their handling techniques. He highlighted the significance of subtle cues and the horse's role as a trainer. The session also covered leadership principles, such as assertive communication, self-care, and goal orientation. The horses were seen as catalysts for personal and professional development, mirroring the participants' behaviors and fostering presence and creativity. The discussion concludes with reflections on the trainer's role and the horse's influence.
Part 12: Completing the Dual Education
Reflecting the hands-on exercises
Gerhard and his participants discuss the practical application of horse-based leadership training exercises. They reflect on the behaviour of horses in various scenarios, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context rather than attributing actions solely to the horse's state. They highlight the significance of trusting the process and the horse's intentions. They also explore the impact of leadership styles on horse behaviour, using examples. They stress the importance of flexibility in exercises, the role of motivation, and the value of having experienced assistants to ensure effective learning and feedback.
Part 12+1: Additional option.
Introduction to the online concept of HorseDream's The Art of Leadership
Gerhard discusses the logistics and customization of a one-day training slideshow on leadership, available on Dropbox with links to videos and materials. They emphasized the use of Google Drive forms for gathering participant feedback and the flexibility of the training content for various seminars. Gerhard shared various videos illustrating horse behaviour and leadership exercises, highlighting the importance of non-verbal communication and adaptability. He also mentioned the significance of working together with other trainers. The session concludes with Gerhard offering ongoing support and resources.
The 1-hour introduction part
Being Present with Horses: The Foundation of HorseDream Training.
Initially, Gerhard introduces the foundational concepts of the HorseDream concept, emphasizing safety, presence, self-awareness, and the value of experiential learning. He also outlines certification levels and the principles behind letting horses be the true teachers.
Part 2: How we introduce the participants to our horses
The 45-minute watching and assessing part
The "Watching and Assessing" exercise involves participants observing and ranking horses based on behaviour and characteristics, drawing parallels to team dynamics. Participants discuss leadership and behaviour, emphasizing the complexity of such structures. A volunteer exercise involves leading horses with a flag, representing power and distance, and delivering tasks with rings. Safety is paramount, and the exercise aims to foster understanding of leadership and team dynamics.
Part 3: How we facilitate the leading experience
The 60-minute leading and being led part
Gerhard discusses a horse leading exercise where participants use a long rope to guide a horse around four poles without a whip. He shares experiences with two dressage writers who struggled with the exercise, highlighting the importance of clear communication and emotional connection with the horse. The exercises aim to enhance leadership skills and emotional intelligence, transferring these lessons to business and personal contexts.
Part 4: How we transfer the leadership experience
The circle of leading positions
Gerhard discusses leadership roles with horses, linking them to leadership styles: position one (authoritarian), position two (cooperative), and position three (laissez-faire). He stresses the importance of adapting to the situation and the horse's mood. Examples include leading from position one when guiding a horse back to the stable and from position three when heading to the pasture. Participants in seminars found practical insights more impactful than theoretical knowledge. Trust is vital in leading horses, reflecting the need for trust in human leadership.
Part 5: How horses help us with mutual trust and respect
The 1-hour distance and nearness exercise
Gerhard discusses the "Distance and Nearness" exercise in horse training, emphasizing the importance of understanding and communicating distance and closeness with horses. He explains the use of a picadero to allow horses to escape if pressure is too high. He emphasizes the importance of the handler's position and actions, such as using a flag to guide the horse, as well as the horse's response to these signals. He also touches on the application of these principles in corporate training, stressing the need for clear communication and leadership. The exercise aims to foster trust and respect between handlers and horses, and to educate participants on effective leadership and team dynamics.
Part 6: How we transfer personality development with horses
The 45-minute theory input on atmosphere and attitude
Gerhard discusses the concept of the comfort zone, emphasizing that learning occurs either within or outside it. He introduces a model that identifies negative feelings, such as fear and guilt, outside the comfort zone and explains how leaving it expands emotional safety. He connects this to leadership, advocating for an atmosphere that encourages individuals to step out of their comfort zones voluntarily. He also introduces Paul Hunting's model, which layers "I am," "I fear I am," and "I pretend I am," and explains how horses can help individuals peel back these layers to achieve authenticity.
Part 7: How our horses help to focus on a goal
The 1-hour goal orientation exercise
Gerhard discusses the HorseDream training program, emphasizing goal-oriented exercises with horses. Participants identify their personal and business goals, and then navigate obstacles such as cones, bars, and a funnel. The exercise highlights the importance of clear objectives, as horses respond to human intentions. Feedback forms reveal insights, with men often shifting from negative to positive feedback. The training, designed for teams, can be condensed to six hours for small groups but benefits from a full day for larger teams. The approach fosters alignment and intention, leaving a lasting impact on participants.
Part 8: How a team gets aware about leadership
The 1-hour team leading exercise
Gerhard discusses his team training approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding leadership beyond just giving commands. He shares a case where an international team improved their leadership skills through horse-based exercises. Initially resistant, the team eventually engaged fully, leading horses and learning team dynamics. He highlights exercises like leading from behind and handling different positions, which foster awareness and cooperation. He notes that older, more experienced participants often grasp the concepts more easily. The training aims to integrate personal goals and obstacles into team exercises, culminating in a discussion on business goals and challenges.
Part 9: How a team achieves goals and overcomes obstacles
The 2-hour central team exercise
Gerhard outlines a four-part process for team training involving horses. The first part is a rational discussion in a classroom to set team goals and identify challenges. The second part is a playful exercise in the riding arena where teams build a constellation of their goal and obstacles. The third part is emotional, involving the team moving with a horse through the constellation. The final part is integral, where all horses are brought into the arena and teams observe and discuss their insights. This method is used in trainer certification seminars to simulate company scenarios and enhance team dynamics and problem-solving skills.
Part 10: How horses help us to brainstorm
Integral HorseMapping
Gerhard discusses the impact of horse-based team training on various companies, including a sales team from a software company and a pharmaceutical production team. He detailed how different colored pens were used to form sub-teams and how leaders emerged naturally. He highlights a significant moment when two bosses from a sales department, who had strained relations, walked hand in hand through a horse-guided obstacle course, symbolizing reconciliation. He also shared experiences from diverse cultural contexts, emphasizing the universality of the training concept. Participants were instructed to videotape exercises for further review and discussion.
Part 11: Important aspects of the HorseDream concept
About the "philosophy" of our work
Gerhard discusses a training session in Guangdong (China) involving thoroughbreds, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and adaptability. Participants, including a sceptical man and a woman who was afraid of horses, evolved in their handling techniques. He highlighted the significance of subtle cues and the horse's role as a trainer. The session also covered leadership principles, such as assertive communication, self-care, and goal orientation. The horses were seen as catalysts for personal and professional development, mirroring the participants' behaviors and fostering presence and creativity. The discussion concludes with reflections on the trainer's role and the horse's influence.
Part 12: Completing the Dual Education
Reflecting the hands-on exercises
Gerhard and his participants discuss the practical application of horse-based leadership training exercises. They reflect on the behaviour of horses in various scenarios, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context rather than attributing actions solely to the horse's state. They highlight the significance of trusting the process and the horse's intentions. They also explore the impact of leadership styles on horse behaviour, using examples. They stress the importance of flexibility in exercises, the role of motivation, and the value of having experienced assistants to ensure effective learning and feedback.
Part 12+1: Additional option.
Introduction to the online concept of HorseDream's The Art of Leadership
Gerhard discusses the logistics and customization of a one-day training slideshow on leadership, available on Dropbox with links to videos and materials. They emphasized the use of Google Drive forms for gathering participant feedback and the flexibility of the training content for various seminars. Gerhard shared various videos illustrating horse behaviour and leadership exercises, highlighting the importance of non-verbal communication and adaptability. He also mentioned the significance of working together with other trainers. The session concludes with Gerhard offering ongoing support and resources.
