An experiential leadership practice rooted in the wisdom of horses — revealing how we lead, connect, and act in our lives.
Equus coaching is a deeply experiential practice whose principles lie in the wisdom of horses. We use it to reveal how we lead, connect, and generally act in our lives — without sitting behind a desk listening to long lectures.
At San Diego Trail Company, certified professionals lead immersive, ground-based sessions where horses reflect human behavior with astonishing accuracy. Each gesture, hesitation, or posture is mirrored back so you can understand your presence, boundaries, and communication style better.
Horses reflect human behavior in real time, giving unfiltered feedback on leadership presence, trust, and communication. This method offers something traditional corporate seminars never can — an embodied understanding of leadership and team dynamics.
We offer flexible, transparent pricing (food included) so you can choose a package that fits your budget and goals. Cost is influenced by group size, optional executive coaching, lodging upgrades, custom menus, and sponsorship opportunities.
Equus coaching is not exclusive to executives. We've worked with entrepreneurs, therapists, educators, creatives, and families. Their feedback is honest but never judgmental, so you can explore and grow at your own pace.
Jeffrey Simon
October 2024
Had a wonderful morning riding the trails accessed from the ranch. Beautiful part of the county and a true delight to ride through the SDTC facility. Next time… longer ride, today was a shorter ride, by our choice, due to the heat wave in the San Diego's east county. Still, was perfect and highly recommend.
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August 2024
We had an amazing experience celebrating my daughter's birthday with a horseback riding adventure! Our guide was incredibly nice, patient, and informative. She took the time to explain everything and was so gentle with my daughters, making them feel comfortable and confident. I really appreciated how she made their first horseback riding experience so cool and memorable. We will definitely be back again! Thank you for creating such a wonderful memory for our family!
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August 2024
My kids had a great time. Their guide was much fun!
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April 2024
We had so much fun on our ride! Ernesto made sure everyone was safe and had a great time. It was a perfect day with perfect weather and SO beautiful! The hills are amazing. I can't wait to go back. Thank you Ernesto! Thank you SDTC!
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