Certified Equine Specialist and Counsellor, Louise Atkinson of Whispering Sands Horse Play Centre in Bullsbrook and award winning business owner and Educator Maria-Jane Satterthwaite of Scope Vision, have collaborated to create Horse Play – an Equine Assisted Leadership Experience.

With a focus on improving communication, enabling leadership capabilities and building strong interpersonal relationships, Horse Play facilitates learning, change and increased awareness in both individuals and teams.

Away from the confines of the classroom and engaging with the herd, Equine Assisted Learners or Horse Players (as we call them), read body language, proactively problem solve and think creatively, as horse and human collaborate to successfully communicate and navigate practical challenges.

Unlike us, horses do not mask their emotions; instead, they mirror and respond directly to both the personality and communication style of their handler. To successfully achieve in the challenges, Horse Players demonstrate high levels of self-awareness, effectively communicate with diverse team members and enable trust-building tactics at a lightning pace.