At Halter + Harmony we specialize in harnessing the power of horse-guided experiences to cultivate effective teamwork and leadership skills. With a unique blend of equine-assisted learning and expert facilitation, we offer transformative programs designed to build collaboration, communication, and trust among team members. Our approach offers hands on training methods, providing individuals and organizations with experiential learning opportunities that promote professional growth and organizational success.
Horses are inherently sensitive and perceptive animals, making them powerful partners in the learning process. They have the remarkable ability to mirror human emotions and behaviors. As prey animals, they have evolved to rely on non-verbal cues and authentic communication for survival. They can help us gain valuable insights into our own leadership styles, communication patterns, and teamwork dynamics.
By interacting with horses in a safe and supportive environment, participants learn to communicate with clarity, establish trust, and lead with clarity.
Heather Hughes, Founder and CEO is a certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator, former Marketing Executive, Corporate Team Leader and horse enthusiast.
Heather began her career in New York City in marketing at Women's Wear Daily. She later moved into business development at Interior Design Magazine and eventually earned the role of VP of West Coast Business Development and Sales at Oddcast partnering with companies like Disney, Frito Lay and Sony, to name a few.
Heather prioritized raising her children and took a break from the corporate world. Now, inspired by the impact horses can have on growth and learning, she is combining her work with equines and her business experience to offer a unique learning environment for teams and individual professionals.
Heather has worked at Stand InBalance, an Equine Therapy Ranch, Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center and Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute. She has also trained with renowned equine expert, Monty Roberts in trust-based relationships at his Flag is Up Ranch in Solvang, CA.
Located in the picturesque Santa Ynez, CA Wine Valley just a short distance from Santa Barbara at the beautiful private ranch of our sister non-profit Equi-Centered.
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