Horse Act guides both people and horses to the best version of themselves. For this we must return to our nature, our values... to the essence. The learning process between human and horse leads us to natural leadership, inner balance and better performance. The tools we need are authenticity and energy management. That decisiveness creates connection. People learn that from horses and horses from people.
Natural horsemanship (horse-man relationship) is the connecting interaction that ensures mutual trust between man and horse. It is a relationship where there is no room for dominance and insecurity.
Our philosophy is based on Respect and Trust, the essence of the horse language. Respect ensures that we do not overstep the boundaries of others. Trust ensures that we dare to come out of our comfort zone and show our vulnerability. And those dynamics are exactly the same in humans and horses within their ecosystems.
Our concept is based on the natural forces associated with our Free Will - Energy, Intention and Connection. I feel particularly grateful when clients learn to have a more positive, powerful and serene approach to life. And I can do that thanks to a very special voice condition that has brought me to the silent horse language 🫶🏾. Read my personal story here ."
After she sold her IT company, Ilse founded the private foundation Endelea Foundation. Since 2021, this charity organization has focused on mental health in Central Africa by providing support in the field of digitalization.
Studying herd behavior in horses made me realize that people and horses can learn a lot from each other to become stronger individually and in groups and to become more balanced." As a Horse Act Instructor, David supports practical guidance during the instruction moments with the horses. He followed various courses (Horse Instructor, Horse Training, Horse Awareness and Horsemanship TRT) and works with his own horses every day.
Within Horse Act, Els ensures the streamlined organization of all activities: the workshops, the rental of the facilities but also the grooming of the horses. The focus is not only on Horse Care, but on Horse Well-being. That means all physical, emotional and psychological factors. So Horse Health.
Els spent her entire life among horses. As Operational Manager , she runs the Hof van 't Rommersum and has developed the location into an oasis of peace.
"I am a horse person but also a human person. Dealing with the daily challenges within our Horse Act ecosystem... that is my thing 🐴 . Read my personal story here . "
"Since my childhood, I've been fascinated by the strength, purity, and elegance of the horse. My journey into nursing began from a passion for caring for others. After 5 fulfilling years, I traded the white uniform for the royal blue one and joined the police force. I dedicated over 20 years to this work and found fulfillment in a leadership role.
During a challenging divorce, I lost myself and hit rock bottom. But then, horses crossed my path. They guided me to inner peace, harmony with my surroundings, and rediscovery of my true self. I learned the profound meaning of trust and genuine respect. I experienced what it's like to be fully present in the moment, aligning mind and body, and how clear communication brought a sense of unity. I was really fascinated by the silent language of horses. I became a horse coach and career coach because experiencing the horse as a co-coach is something to be shared together."
"Horses have woven a consistent thread through my life in recent years. They have appeared in various forms through systemic work, individual coaching, and team sessions. I have experienced firsthand the impact they have on myself and the teams I guide. They mirror what is present, without words, and inspire movement in people. Their functioning as a herd is so similar and reflective of human group dynamics.
At Horse Act, I seize the opportunity to expand my passion for people and horses with the language and psychology of horses, and I find a home base to connect my experiences as a systemic and team coach and trauma specialist with horses.
I look forward to guiding entrepreneurs, teams, and C-levels in their professional and personal transformation toward growth. To take them on a journey of stillness and acting in the now."
All Horse Act activities take place in Stiltehoeve Hof van 't Rommersum , a place where people and horses can be themselves in complete serenity. The location is authentic, inspiring and guarantees a unique experience.
At our location of > 2 hectares we have a meeting room for 10 people, a gypsy wagon for indoor sessions for up to 6 people, several walking parks with tracks, meadows, an outdoor track, the Rommersum Café, an extensive outdoor terrace and sufficient parking available.
