Tailored programs at GUNBEN
We work with organisations, leaders, families and individuals to create bespoke horse-based experiences that deepen insight, build confidence and strengthen resilience — personally and professionally.
1. Leadership & Professional Growth
Equine-based team leadership & performance
What it does: Strengthen trust, communication and shared leadership through hands-on group activities with horses, designed to support teams working in high performance environments.
Who it’s for: Executive teams, leadership groups, firms wanting stronger connection and cohesion.
Includes: Guided group activities with horses, time to reflect together, and optional strategy discussions.
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Corporate retreats — Time to reset and think clearly
What it does: Step out of the boardroom and into a calm farm setting to reflect, reset and think strategically. The experience blends hands-on activities with focused time for clear creative thinking.
Who it’s for: Boards, executive teams, senior leaders navigating change or important decisions.
Includes: A tailored program, experienced facilitators, welcoming hospitality and time immersed in the farm environment.
2. Personal resilience & psycho-social support
Women’s leadership workshops
What it does:A supportive, horse-centred space for women to build confidence, presence and clarity about their next career steps.
Who it’s for: Women navigating career change, or exploring executive and board pathways.
Includes: Coaching, time for reflection, and optional creative or wellness elements.
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Psycho-social support programs
What it does: Structured, horse-assisted experiences that support people experiencing stress, trauma or mental health strain, helping emotional regulation, recovery and resilience.
Who it’s for: First responders, veterans, professionals with high-stress environments.
Includes: Guided activities with horses, practical recovery tools, reflective debriefs and sustainable wellbeing practices.
3. Family, confidence & experience programs
Family farm stay & experience
What it does: A chance to slow down, reconnect and create shared memories through hands-on farm and horse experiences in the country.
Who it’s for: Families, small groups, multi-generation gatherings.
Includes: An overnight stay on the farm, guided horsemanship, campfire dining and warm country hospitality.
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Confidence builder programs
What it does: Build confidence and capability in horsemanship and related skills with calm supportive coaching.
Who it’s for: Horse owners or riders looking to strengthen their skills in a practical, encouraging environment.
Includes: A tailored one-day experience, individual coaching and use of facilities.
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School holiday & group experiences
What it does: Fun, well-structured experiences that help kids and groups build skills, confidence and connection through time with horses.
Who it’s for: Families, friends and school groups.
Includes: Time in the saddle, guided activities and learning the basics – no horse ownership needed.
“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”