Testimonials

  "I came away from my 6-week leadership training with so much more confidence than I began with. Kelsi and the horses are incredible teachers, who seem to have the innate ability to see and bring out the hidden leadership qualities that we may have never known existed in us! Though I had background horse experience, I was still blown away at their ability to teach honesty, empathy, respect, cooperation, joy, trust, and vulnerability. Kelsi herself is an inspiring leader who displays the qualities she teaches. I can see so many areas in which I have grown (communication, trust, confidence, vulnerability, vision, joy...) and now I believe I also have the tools to keep working on these leadership areas, as well as pass them on to other developing leaders. Kelsi also provides feedback from friends and colleagues, which is helpful and encouraging. She is data-oriented, and can back up what she is teaching with studies and her own data collection, so for any left-brain skeptics, her program is solid! I give my highest recommendation to anyone seeking to more fully realize their potential. I had a moment in almost every one of our sessions when the horse chose to follow me, against all of my expectations. Week after week this broke down my walls of self-doubt, allowing me to see in myself the leader that others were already seeing, and start to blossom into that potential. This program will call into being the leader that exists, however deeply hidden, in anyone willing to take the journey to find themself."  - Kelsey Karys, Arrowhead Leadership Program 

 "I had the good fortune to participate in a session with Kelsi and her equine colleagues, Vero and Cheyenne.  The initial purpose was to observe how her program would work for my clients who are family caregivers. I was looking for ways to enhance their communication skills and help boost their confidence in general. I am delighted to say that I was  able to experience firsthand a number of  AHA!  moments  into my own strengths and challenges of the way I interacted with others –humans and horses alike. I am 65 years old and not a novice around horses.  Participating in this program helped me re-evaluate my interpersonal relationships, personally and professionally. I was immediately able to make changes in connecting with people. Kelsi’s leadership sessions are fun, challenging, non-threatening and are powerful vehicles for self-discovery and meaningful change. I plan on revisiting Arrowhead Trainings in the future and I encourage everyone no matter age or profession to check this out! The sooner the better!  I have had years of therapy and I don’t discount all that hard work, but this is very nearly instantaneous." - Maggie McNamara, Group Leadership Session 

"I highly recommend this program to anyone who is looking to further their leadership skills and wants a challenge. 

After going through the 6 week training it helped me challenge myself to be a better leader and more confident in how I help lead my teams and connect with my own horse. Through Kelsi’s leadership she pushed me to think and observe in ways I would not have thought to do beforehand and in return I came away with a deeper respect and understanding of what a true leader should be."  - Amanda Pellett, Arrowhead Leadership Program

 "Our Caregiver Program has used Kelsi’s equine leadership skills for our grandparents raising grandchildren. The response from the grandparents was that if they can get an 1100-pound horse to do what they ask, then they could do the same with a child! It has increased their awareness on how they communicate and when they fall short, Kelsi gives them alternatives for better results. Besides providing techniques and guidance for better communication, it gives the student a chance to experience horses in a safe and therapeutic environment. Thank you Kelsi for allowing our clients to benefit from this fun and educational program!" - Ellie Kissick, Group Session - Leadership