About GUNBEN
GUNBEN is a place where people come to recalibrate, as leaders, as individuals, and as families. Set in a natural environment and grounded in horsemanship, GUNBEN uses the horse as a powerful mirror for human behaviour, helping people build clarity, confidence and calm under pressure.
Our work spans three interconnected streams.
Through Leadership Recalibration, we support senior leaders to sharpen judgement, presence and decision-making at critical moments.
Through psycho-social support programs, delivered in appropriate contexts and pathways, we provide experiential, strengths-based support that builds emotional regulation, self-trust and resilience.
Through confidence-building programs for families and young people, we create safe, practical experiences that develop courage, communication and self-belief.
Across all programs, horses respond only to what is present, not status, intention or history, offering immediate, non-judgemental feedback that accelerates learning and insight. Whether working with executives, individuals or families, GUNBEN creates the conditions for sustainable change by focusing on awareness, self-regulation and confidence that carries into everyday life.
Horsemanship lessons
Healing with horses
Coaching
Rebuilding resilience
through horsemanship
Equus (EQ) × Action (AQ) = Resilience (RQ)
At GUNBEN, we believe in the profound healing power of horses. Our equation encapsulates this transformative journey:
Equus (EQ)
Engaging with horses fosters emotional connection, presence, and trust.
Action (AQ)
Participating in structured horsemanship activities encourages purposeful movement and personal growth.
Resilience (RQ)
The synergy of connection and action cultivates resilience, empowering individuals to adapt and thrive.
At the heart of our approach is a simple, powerful equation: Equus multiplied by Action equals Resilience. Working with horses (EQ) creates a unique emotional connection that fosters presence, trust, and self-awareness. When this connection is combined with purposeful, supported action (AQ), individuals begin to shift—physiologically, emotionally, and mentally. The outcome is increased resilience (RQ): the ability to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of challenge. This is not just about horsemanship—it’s about healing, growth, and sustained personal strength.
Testimonials
“Horse training is not about fixing the horse. It’s about fixing your leadership”
Linda Parelli
“Horsemanship is the art of mastering our own movements, thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Not the horses”
Mark Rashid
“A horse doesn’t care how much you know, until he knows how much you care”