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Horse-assisted training for executives and teams

Tailor-made programmes for companies, in small groups of up to 10 people, in an open-air classroom surrounded by a herd living in semi-freedom.

A grey horse resting its head on the back of a chestnut horse
Anna Álvarez Crispi, who runs the International School of Horse-Assisted Training, next to one of the horses

Anna Álvarez Crispi and Equiemoció

Anna Álvarez Crispi is a trainer and coach. Since 1996 she has designed and delivered human development courses, both personal and professional.

In 2006 she founded Equiemoció, a pioneer of horse-assisted training in Spain, with her own methodology, which she now also teaches internationally. Her approach is systemic: each person seen as part of their family, social and organisational systems.

Training and certifications

  • Founder of Equiemoció (2006), a pioneer in horse-assisted training.
  • Transactional systemic coach, certified by Coaching i Comunicació.
  • International certification in Systemic Management and Organisational Constellations (Talent Manager and INFOSYON).
  • Trainer in “The Art of Leadership” by HorseDream, academy for horses, leadership and communication.
Visit the School ↗ International School of Horse-Assisted Training – Anna Álvarez Crispi Method

Why horses

A smiling woman beside the head of a bay horse in the paddock
1

The horse as a mirror

Horses are highly sensitive to body language and to the energy of the people around them. Their response is immediate and honest.

2

Groundwork only

Individual and group exercises, always on the ground. No riding experience or special fitness is needed.

3

From herd to team

The coach reads what happens with the horses and between participants to identify strengths and areas for growth.

Programmes for companies

Short, high-impact training in emotional intelligence skills. Each programme is tailored to the company after an initial interview.

The art of leading

Conscious leadership with horses

Leading from inner confidence and trust rather than imposition, just as leadership works within a herd. For executives and managers.

Communication and teamwork

Coaching applied to non-verbal communication, listening, coordination and roles within the team.

Emotional education

Self-awareness, managing emotions and stress, and adapting to change.

Women in leadership

For teams and groups of women leaders: becoming aware of one's own leadership style and strengthening empathy, communication and collaboration as keys to leading.

Skills we work on

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Trust
  • Conflict management
  • Motivation
  • Adaptability and change management
  • Initiative
  • Empathy

Formats

Small groups of up to 10 people (ideally fewer), so each participant has real time with the horses and with the coach.

Half day

A first experience or one specific focus.

Full day

A complete day with a leadership team, including lunch at the farm.

3 to 5-day programme

Consecutive days or spread over several months, with individual or team coaching to embed the changes.

The open-air classroom at Natural Paddock, with the wooden sign in the foreground

Sample full-day programme

An indicative schedule, adapted to the goals agreed with each company.

Three people working with horses on the ground in the meadow, with the vineyards behind

  1. Welcome and goals

    Introduction to the programme and the team's needs.

  2. Listening and observation

    Attention, presence and communication.

  3. Non-verbal communication

    Approaching and relating to the horses, on the ground.

  4. Leadership facing a challenge

    Personal style and impact.

  5. Break

  6. Collaboration and teamwork

    Roles, coordination and shared responsibility.

  7. Lunch at the farm

  8. Guided reflection

    Reviewing the experience and what was learnt.

  9. Professional application

    Concrete actions and commitments.

  10. Close

    Summary and conclusions.

How we work

  1. 1

    Initial interview

    Anna meets the company to understand its goals and the group's profile.

  2. 2

    Tailored design

    Format and focus areas are chosen and a proposal is presented.

  3. 3

    Session at the farm

    Work in the open-air classroom and with the herd.

  4. 4

    Follow-up

    Feedback to the group and, if desired, further coaching.

Organisations that have worked with Anna Álvarez Crispi

Personal development and constellations

Anna also offers horse-assisted systemic constellations, personal development workshops and professional training for facilitators.

Find out more ↗

Shall we talk about your team?

Tell us what your team would like to work on and we will suggest the format that fits best.