What Our Clients Say
For more than two decades, leaders, teams, and organizations from healthcare, finance,
manufacturing, professional services, and academia have experienced The Horse Institute’s
unique approach to leadership development and team learning. What follows is a curated
collection of client voices reflecting the depth, impact, and lasting value of our work.
Executive & Organizational Impact
President CEO,
Regional Hospital
“Thank you so much for the fabulous learning experiences you provided our executive and management staff. They are still talking about it many months later. The unique opportunity you provided made a dramatic impression, allowing people to implement techniques and experience the results — not just read about them.”
Executive VP of HR, Global Leader in Consumer and Household Products
“Previously many of our leaders had attended university and association-sponsored seminars. None had the impact of this experience.”
CoFounder, Medical Communications Agency
“There is no question you have a valuable program. We learned things about ourselves and each other that we still use.”
Leadership Growth & Self-Awareness
Jim M., Poughkeepsie, NY
“I have learned several facts about my personality that I believe need adjustment — and would not have known without this experience.”
CEO, Biotech Company
“Today I learned that the most important thing I did as a leader was create an environment that allowed others to grow and learn at their own pace.”
Chief Medical Officer, Pharma
“This taught me a lot about my leadership style and how my team members’ strengths really manifest.”
Team Building & Collaboration
Jerry M., Highland Falls, NY
“I had a great time — we truly became a team. We supported each other, built on each other’s strengths, and had so much fun doing it.”
Beth V., White Plains, NY
“The workshop was an amazing success. Not only did everyone have fun, they didn’t want the meeting to end.”
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization
“It was a great out-of-the-box way to get the team talking honestly about how we work together.”
Experiential Learning That Sticks
Health Care Administrator
“Your program allowed us to implement techniques and experience the results — not just read about them.”
Global Leader in Surgical Technologies
“Experiential learning with the horses made everything real. We internalized the learnings immediately.”
Corporate Team Member
“People can learn an extraordinary amount about selfawareness and group dynamics from horses.”
Comfort, Care & Environment
Corporate Coach & Consultant
“I truly felt that one day at The Horse Institute delivered the benefits of a week’s vacation.”
Holly G., New York, NY
“The food was superb, healthy and delicious. The facilities couldn’t be better — I wanted to stay longer.”
CFO, Luxury Watch Maker
“The environment was peaceful, inspiring, and beautifully designed. Everything was planned and executed with care.”
The Horses
CHRO, Multinational Luxury Group Conglomerate
“I was nervous at first, having never worked with horses — then I realized they are extraordinary teachers.”
Regulatory Affairs Director, Pharma
“Wonderful, kind horses. Humbling and powerful.”
CFO, Global Clinical-Stage BioPharma
“The horses helped us see what was really happening in our team — without judgment.”
Facilitators & Faculty
Global Leader in Consumer Products
“Marie-Claude’s passion is infectious. Her credibility and leadership made the experience exceptional.”
CEO, Biopharma
“Marie-Claude is the best coach I’ve ever had — and I’ve attended more than 15 leadership programs.”
President, PR Agency
“The facilitation was outstanding — thoughtful, observant, and deeply supportive.”
Lasting Takeaways
Senior VP, Public Affairs, Consumer Goods Company
“We still reference the horses and the exercises in our meetings today.”
Executive Coach to Senior Leaders
“This experience changed how I approach difficult situations, communication, and teamwork.”
CoOwner, Automotive Retailer
“Mission accomplished.”