Take the Reins
Because freedom lies in being bold!
Photo courtesy of Joe Burns
“If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you settle for the ordinary.”
Jim Rohn, entrepreneur and author
Take the Reins: Performance Training Series, is a unique and powerful experiential seminar that incorporates horses in the instructional process. By observing, leading, and working with the horses through challenging activities and exercises your team will discover first hand your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to cultivating success in such areas as communication, confidence, trust, role interaction and objective execution.
These activities, coupled with instructional lessons and discussion, takes your group beyond most team building practices. Designed to challenge, inspire and move your team beyond status quo, this program focuses on building mindsets for optimal performance.
If you are looking for a new and effective way to get the most out of your team and are searching to find a different approach, then this training seminar is for you.
Whether Corporate, Business, Athletic or Administrative, this training series provides a unique opportunity to take your team to the next level.
Some of the most common challenges facing teams today, whether corporate, business, athletic or administrative include:
- Unhealthy Team Dynamics
- Low Engagement & Lack of Motivation
- Lack of Communication & Direction
- Lack of Trust
- Ineffective Leadership
Successful performance development today is about creating a cultural shift in how your team members think and function. A productive team doesn’t happen by chance. It requires intentionality that establishes and equips team members with the tools necessary to cultivate a culture of excellence.
NOTE: All equine work is done on the ground, not horseback. No prior knowledge of horses is needed.
Leadership Retreats
In addition, as part of this series we offer full day retreats on various leadership topics. These retreats are exclusive and limited in number so check our events calendar for topics, dates, and registration information.
Take the Reins Training Testimonials
Darren’s messages are clear, practical, and relatable, making a lasting impact on our team. He has been a true difference-maker for our program. We have also worked with him individually with athletes who were struggling with the mental side of competition, and the growth we have seen in both their performance and personal development has been exceptional. His ability to build confidence, resilience, and a winning mindset is unmatched.
Ed Fye
Head Track & Field Coach
Doane University
Next Level Discoveries was a huge difference maker in our program this season, can’t wait to have you back next year.
Kiley Fredrick
Head Track & Field Coach
Elkhorn High School
For the past two years, we have had Coach Harsin work with our girls’ basketball team, and the impact he has had is immeasurable. He has covered a variety of topics that have truly benefited our team and contributed to our success both on and off the court. There have been numerous times over the past two seasons when something Coach Harsin discussed was brought up again during practice or even in the middle of a game.
Matt Ashoff
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Blair High School
What we experienced was far more than a morning together - it was a powerful reminder of who we are, why we serve, and how we are called to lead. Sue and Darren have embraced a remarkable new vision through Take the Reins: helping organizations, leaders, companies, and teams discover their strengths, navigate challenges, and move forward with greater clarity, purpose, and unity. Their passion for investing in people was evident in every conversation, exercise, and moment of reflection throughout the day. Our time with them could not have been any better and the activities were unlike anything we have ever experienced.
-Gina Tomes
CEO
Guiding Grace