Your team will leave this day talking about it for months
Tacktics delivers professional development experiences that actually change how people lead and communicate - not just for the day, but back at their desks, in their meetings, and with the people they manage. We do this through structured work with horses: the most honest feedback partners in the business.
Our facilitators hold internationally recognized certifications in Equine Assisted Learning and Emotional Intelligence Coaching. The curriculum we use has been validated through multiple university studies and is implemented in organizations from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies and the FBI.
Results are not just felt - they are measurable.
Why this is different:
The feedback is real.
Horses respond to how you actually show up - your body language, your energy, your consistency. They don’t flatter you, and they can’t be managed. That honesty is the foundation of every session.
The learning sticks.
Our experiential model produces 95% retention - far above the industry average for lecture-based or workshop-style training. Participants don’t just hear about better communication; they practice it under genuine pressure and take the skill home.
No equestrian experience required.
Not for any member of your team. Participants are guided through every activity by certified facilitators. The horses do the rest.
It is not team-building entertainment. It is professional development.
Every session is built around specific behavioral objectives your team chooses. The debrief connects the arena experience directly to the workplace. Your team leaves with a shared language and clearer individual awareness - not just a memory of an unusual day.
What your team walks away with:
Depending on what program you choose, your team leaves Tacktics with:
1. A clearer sense of their individual communication style and how it affects others
2. Specific strategies for navigating conflict, giving and receiving feedback, and leading under pressure
3. Stronger trust between team members - built through shared experience, not slides
4. A shared language for talking about how the team works and what needs to change
5. Measurable progress in EQ competencies, tracked through pre and post assessments (available as an add-on)
6. An experience they will actually reference in future conversations - because it was real
Investment in Tacktics’ programs varies by group size, duration, and depth of programming. The ranges below reflect the full spectrum. Most organizations find that one Tacktics program replaces multiple conventional training sessions - and produces outcomes those sessions rarely achieve.
TRAINING PACKAGES:
High-Touch | Concentrated Development
Group Size: 2-8 participants
Learning Style: Focused in-depth, individualized feedback
Options:
Half Day: 2 arena courses
Full Day: 4 arena courses
Outcomes:
Training objective specified to your group but can include:
- Leadership presence and influence
- Emotional regulation at the executive level
- Decision-making under complexity and pressure
Investment Range: $2,450–$21,000
Best For: Executives, founders, and senior leadership teams.
Right for you if: Your senior leaders are ready to go deep on their individual presence, how they show up under pressure, and what is holding them back from their next level of leadership.
Package 1: Executive Intensive
Maximum Training Depth | Small Group
Group Size: 4-8 participants
Learning Style: High repetition, individualized feedback
Options:
Half Day: 2 arena courses
Full Day: 4 arena courses
Outcomes:
- Training objective specified to your group
- Heightened awareness/presence
- Improved communication
Investment Range: $3,500 - $15,000
Best For: Small teams, senior leaders, founders, or small leadership cohorts seeking maximum impact.
Right for you if: Your small team needs maximum impact in minimum time - and you want individual feedback, not just a shared experience.
Package 2: Intensive
Balanced Depth | Medium Group
Group Size: 4-16 participants
Learning Style: Dynamic, “micro-retreat”
Options:
Half Day:
1 arena course (choose your objectives)
1 integrated add-on learning experience
Full Day:
2 arena courses (choose your objectives)
2 integrated add-on learning experiences
Outcomes:
- Training objective specified to your group
- Individual and team-level insights
- Communication, collaboration, team bonding
Investment Range: $2,450–$21,000
Best For: Medium teams, leadership groups, and managers.
Right for you if: You want an experience that combines the arena work with other activities - a ‘micro-retreat’ that gives your team space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect.
Package 3: integrated
PRE-DESIGNED COURSES:
Right for you if: You have a tight budget or want a meaningful entry point before committing to a deeper program.
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Investment: $150 per participant
Group Size: 2 -8 participants
Focus Areas:
- Trust and collaboration
- Team cohesion
- Communication training
Best For: Teams looking for a meaningful, experiential connection beyond traditional team-building activities.
Team Building Foundations
foundational leadership
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Investment: $150 per participant
Group Size: 2 -8 participants
Focus Areas:
- Comprehensive awareness
- Understanding impact on others
- Congruency in self
Best For: Emerging leaders, leaders looking for a refresh, or first-time experiential leadership participants.
Scaffolded Learning | Sustained Behavior Change
Group Size: 4-8 participants
Format:
- 3-10 week program
- Up to 2 hours per course
- Delivered once a week
Focus:
- In-depth development across multiple objectives (you choose)
- Progressive skill-building and integration
- Real-world application between courses
Outcomes:
- Sustainable behavior change
- Measurable leadership growth
- Cultural ripple effects
Investment Range:$200pp/per week
Best For: Organizations committed to long-term leadership development and culture change.
Right for you if: You are committed to sustained change - not a one-day event - and want to build specific skills progressively over weeks.
custom development series
Development Series
Duration: 6 weeks
Group size: 2-8 participants
Focus Areas:
- Interpersonal and Intrapersonal competencies
- Self-awareness & managing emotions
- Empathy and social skills
- Decision making under pressure
Additionally:
- 2x Comprehensive EQ Assessments (one at the start and one at the end) to show strengths and development areas in all 5 EI competencies
- Applied Emotional Intelligence certificate issued upon completion of series
Investment: $1,900 per participant
Best For: People managers, HR, coaches, educators, healthcare workers, and founders.
Right for you if: Your leaders, managers, or coaches want a rigorous, structured pathway to emotional intelligence with a recognized certificate upon completion.
Applied Emotional Intelligence: Certificate upon Completion
Development Series
Duration: 4 weeks
Group Size: 2-8 participants
Focus Areas:
- Clear, grounded 5-way communication
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Influence and leadership presence
- Navigating conflict and difficult conversations
- Boundary setting
- Psychological safety
Additionally:
- 2x Comprehensive EQ Assessments (one at the start and one at the end) to show strengths and development areas in all 5 EI competencies
- Leadership Communication certificate issued upon completion of series
Investment: $1,275 per participant
Best For: Corporate, hybrid workers, managers, nonprofits, and client-facing positions.
Right for you if: Communication is the single biggest gap in your team and you want a structured, measurable program to close it.
Leadership Communication: Certificate upon Completion
Upscale, diverse training and rejuvenating offsites + retreats. Fully customizable to group size, budget, timeframe, and objectives.
executive offsite / retreat
List of Training objectives:
This is a comprehensive list of objectives we can train to. Use it as a reference, but we are happy to help you narrow it down to anchoring objectives for your team on a discovery call.
Active listening
Adaptability and resilience
Attention to detail
Body language
Building relationships
Choices
Clear Communication
Conflict resolution
Creativity
Critical thinking
Cultural competence
Customer service
Decision making
Empathy
Expressing your opinion
Focus
Guiding others
Humility
Innovation
Interpersonal skills
Keeping your vision
Leadership
Managing stress/pressures
Negotiation
Organizational skills
Planning
Positive attitude/outlook
Prioritization
Problem solving
Self-esteem
Setting objectives
Strategic
Teamwork/collaboration
Time management
Troubleshooting
Trust
Valuing each member
Verbal articulation
Work ethic (reliable, responsible, go extra mile)
No commitment or pressure, just a conversation about what your team needs and whether Tacktics is the right fit. We will talk through your goals, your team size, and the best program for where you are right now. If it is not the right time, we will tell you that too. Fill out the quick ‘contact us’ form to get started!
Make it a full offsite experience.
Tacktics is set on 200 private acres with views, trails, and space to exhale. Many organizations use the training as the anchor for a full offsite - adding culinary experiences, creative workshops, and outdoor activities to make it a outing that covers everything. The core training always comes first.
Available add-ons include:
Certified Emotional Intelligence Coaching*
Comprehensive EQ Assessment* (gain powerful insight into your EI)
Upgraded Culinary Experience* (chef-made dinner, wood-fired pizzas, etc)
Guided Hike
Air Pistol Target Range
Guided Yoga or Pilates
Line Dancing Class
French Perfume Class (led by Scent Workshop)
Creative Breakout (painting class, simple leatherwork, etc)
Journaling Workshop (led by Whistleslick Press)
Forest Bathing/Grounding Workshop (led by Whistleslick Press)
*can be added onto any training package
(Some restrictions & additional fees may apply)
Train with us to:
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GROW
Discover our extensive range of Equine Assisted Learning workshops and courses, training soft skills specific to your needs. Internationally certified.
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COACH
Choose from a number of guided personal growth opportunities onsite, including coaching from certified emotional intelligence coaches.
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EXPERIENCE
Our retreats and workshops focus on experiences. From the arena with the horses, to the air pistol target range, your group will bond, learn, and grow together, while having fun!
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REST
From the peaceful swing of the hammock, to the fire-side adirondacks, you’ll find plenty of serene areas to rest throughout the property.
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CREATE
Embrace your creative side through a selection of available classes, from painting to leatherwork, or even a perfume class with Scent Workshop.
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REFLECT
Slower rhythms and change of routine creates a great time to reflect on things that are important. Make a workshop of it by adding a journaling class.
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NOURISH
Enjoy locally catered meals throughout your retreat. Upgrade to a farm-to-table, chef curated meal for the ultimate culinary experience.
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EXPLORE
Guided hikes around our private 200 acre property will provide exploration of nature, history, and wildlife. Admire everything from the views to the century old homestead ruins.
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CONNECT
In a fast paced world of technology, emails and video calls, your time at Tacktics will foster real human connection again.
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ENJOY
Don’t compromise between the small comforts and the elevated moments. Enjoy coffee, teas, water, and curated snacks throughout the days. Top it off with special mocktails, s’mores, or charcuterie to close out the day.
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RECHARGE
Eliminate distractions, noise, deadlines, and the four walls of your office to recharge. Find grounding, peace, and your center again to be your best for you, the people you lead, and the people you work for.
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PRACTICE
Start your day with guided yoga, or perhaps evening line dancing is more your pace. Classes are for all fitness levels.
