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How Horses Support the Coaching Process
Congruency
In equine supported coaching, when our intention and action are not aligned, we are incongruent – the horse seeks congruency to connect – this makes the relationship safe.
Alignment
Connection creates a bigger ‘herd’ which translates to greater safety from predators. The horse magnifies the incongruency until we notice it, as a means to initiate connection.
1000 Pound Biofeedback Machine
When we change (align our internal and external state) to become congruent we will see an impact on the horse’s behavior.
Experiential
The 'ah ha' moment. Once you know, you can not unknow. Debriefing the experience with the equine facilitated instructor solidifies the insights realized in the exercise.
Why Horses
Evolutionary Advantage
Evolutionary Advantage
Evolutionary Advantage
Horses have 60 million years of evolution; humans have 6 million. Giving them 10 times the genetic knowledge of what it takes to survive and thrive.
Herd Dynamics
Evolutionary Advantage
Evolutionary Advantage
Herd wisdom teaches us that the more connected, diverse, and adaptable a group is, the more viable it is.
Not Judgemental
Evolutionary Advantage
Not Judgemental
Horses don’t judge – they discern - there is no right or wrong for a horse, things just are or they are not.
Mirror Us
Curious Creatures
Not Judgemental
Horses mirror what they see in us, allowing us to take an honest look at ourselves, and in that reflection, we discover a path to growth.
Highly Sensitve
Curious Creatures
Curious Creatures
Animals have a keen sense of intuition, taking in data from their entire surroundings – seen and unseen.
Curious Creatures
Curious Creatures
Curious Creatures
Because they appreciate diversity, their willingness to interact with humans is innate.