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Horsepower

What is the difference between leaders who keep pushing… and leaders who create movement? And what if the key to greater impact with less energy wasn’t IQ, but EQ?

By learning to look at yourself through the eyes of horses, you become more aware of your unique talents, the potential that still remains untapped, and why you so often find yourself operating in your own shadow.

In a world that is becoming faster, more complex and more human, traditional models are no longer sufficient. The HorsePower® model offers a clear framework to understand human behavior, team dynamics and organizational impact.

  • SELF – how to develop greater resilience and inner capacity without unnecessary struggle.
  • THE OTHER – how to communicate, both verbally and non-verbally, from your natural strengths.
  • THE HERD – how team dynamics can truly elevate collective performance.
  • THE ORGANIZATION – how to create lasting impact as a leader, without losing yourself.

In Paardenkracht, Ilse Melotte explores how the natural wisdom of horses can help us become better leaders and more balanced human beings. The book introduces a methodology focused on social-emotional intelligence and teaches you to reconnect with your own body and the energy of others. It is a plea for a new kind of leadership — no longer based on power, but on service, inclusion and connection. 

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  • Price: €23.99 incl. VAT
  • Publisher: Borgerhoff & Lamberigts
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Horses know better

During our lifetime, we all experience pain; no one is spared. However, the way we handle it can vary greatly. In Horses Know Better, author Ilse Melotte explains how these animals can help us map out our own identity and guide us toward a fulfilling life.

Over the centuries, these majestic animals have developed survival strategies from which humans can also draw great wisdom. They provide us with insights that make us stronger within our human herd systems, both at home and at work. Together with the horses – at a walk, trot, or gallop – we embark on new, better paths.

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  • Price: €25.99 incl. VAT
  • Publisher: Borgerhoff & Lamberigts

What to Expect:

  • Ancient Wisdom: Learn how horses communicate and function within their herd and discover how these natural dynamics provide valuable lessons for our daily lives.
  • Personal Growth: Find out how the wisdom of horses can contribute to your own personal development and leadership.
  • Practical Exercises: Experience concrete tips and exercises to strengthen your connection with yourself and others by applying the lessons learned from the horses.
  • Unique Photography: All the images in this beautifully illustrated book were taken at Hof van 't Rommersum, the silent farm, and feature the horses of Horse Act, the true authors of this book.

Our Mission? Growing and learning with horses. Horse Act guides teams and individuals towards more balance, connection, and better performance.

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42 Inspiration Cards - Paarden weten beter

Let yourself be inspired every day by the gentle yet powerful wisdom of horses. The 42 Horses Know Better inspiration cards contain short, impactful messages and images that invite self-reflection, awareness and personal growth.

Instantly available for only €5,99 as a high-resolution PDF — perfect for viewing on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, or for printing at home.

Perfect for daily inspiration, coaching or guidance sessions andoments of rest and reflection. After registering, you’ll receive the download link directly in your inbox.

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The Italian Oak

Professor Gabriele Conti has been deeply immersed in psychiatric research since the death of his wife. Emergency doctor Monica Carlini is slowly burning out from a life spent in the service of others. After a burnout, Englishwoman Lisa Roberts opens her own dating agency in Milan. Three individuals, one quest.

Fate brings them together on a trek along the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimage route through Italy. Under a majestic oak tree in Lucca, something extraordinary happens...

The Italian Oak is an informative novel about love, meaning, and the invisible world around us.

“This book suggests that sooner or later, everyone has to cope with their fears and face personal limits in order to resolve them and ultimately meet their essence. In addition, the author’s opinion is that love may be both the goal and the instrument to deeply transform individuals and their lives, providing authentic joy.”

Professor of Psychiatry Donatella Marazziti, University of Pisa.

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Iris

Coaching & Workshops

“My horse was getting too old to compete anymore. Until I attended the groundwork workshop. Really cool, I didn't know there could be so much interaction between her and me. The horses of Rommersum are sweethearts. It was a very interesting course. ”

Vrouwelijk netwerk

Group Events

Our networking event (with 15 participants) on female leadership was an afternoon session combining theory, observation with horses, and reflective conversation over a drink. The exchange between participants flowed naturally from the start — but the real magic happened when we got to feel the theory inside the round pen, together with Oya, the intuitive lead mare of the herd.

Oya invited us to slow down, to be truly present in the moment, and to connect without words. What was remarkable was how each woman, in her own way, was mirrored in her leadership. Some discovered how strong their presence already was, while others realized how often they still make themselves ‘small.’ But we all felt the same truth: leadership begins within — and the herd senses instantly whether you are truly there.

This event became a deeply unique experience. An absolute must for every woman entrepreneur who wants to make her mark in a still male-dominated world.

Ingrid from Herent

Coaching & Workshops

“ My motivation at work was completely gone. I have a tendency to make myself small. The workshop made me better understand the importance of good communication. I now feel stronger and I dare to speak my mind. Yes, this also improves the bond with colleagues. It was a nice day. Thanks Rommersum, Ingrid. ”

Team event rond communicatie

Group Events

“With our team of seven, we took part in the full-day workshop The Silent Language at Horse Act. No role-playing, but a genuine experience centered around non-verbal communication — together with the horses. We began with a short theoretical introduction about body language, intention, and the power of energy in communication. Then we went to the paddock to work with the Horse Act horses. Each team member had the opportunity to connect with a horse, individually or in pairs — without words. Only through presence, posture, breathing, and inner calm. Over the course of the day, the atmosphere in our team shifted. There was more calm, more real listening.

The feedback afterwards was unanimously positive. We learned that communication is so much more than what you say. Highly recommended for any team that wants to grow in mutual understanding and respectful alignment.”

Marijke

Coaching & Workshops

“Dear Ilse,
Coaching means going into depth. But it's so nice to give each other feedback in the middle of the horses. Forget everything for a moment and pay attention to yourself. And pay attention to pain points, to allow them to surface and release without too much pain. Indeed in a place in the here and now. Realizing that we are all perfectly fine. We can be there. Thank you. I return home with a warm feeling and a broad smile. Grateful and full of love. Love Marijke”

An uit Landen

Assessments & Scans

“They hit the nail on the head — the observations, comments, and insights my horse coach noted during the scan session. They perfectly captured how I felt in that moment, who I am, and where I still have some room to grow. And that report afterwards… I have no words for it. How is that even possible?”

 
 

Kimberly

Assessments & Scans

“Wow, wow, wow! That report… I have no words. This isn’t just a snapshot — this is truly who I am! A real reality check, reading so clearly how I’m actually wired, things I’m not always consciously aware of. The session itself was already so beautiful, but this just completes it all. I can’t even explain how this makes me feel — but it’s all positive! I honestly found this a magical experience! 🫶🏼
As I said before, it’s a pity there aren’t more people like you in this world, because someone like you makes everything so much more beautiful. 🫶🏼 Because of you, I’ve already dared to take steps I never would have before. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Annick - lawyer Brussels

Coaching & Workshops

“I have already followed various coaching programs, but that was not horse coaching. With Ilse I was really surprised by her approach. Everything has been very well thought out from start to finish. The beautiful surroundings are an oasis of peace, back to basics! For me, who lives in the center of Brussels, this is truly an incredible relief. I will definitely come back.”

Erlinde

Assessments & Scans

“Lander really triggered something in me today. What an empathetic, wise soul. I have a feeling he still has a lot to teach me — so much. What a gift.”

 
 

Naomi - daughter from Bornem

Coaching & Workshops

"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful horse workshop you organized for my mother's birthday. It was a truly fantastic experience for her and she thoroughly enjoyed it.

The fact that the workshop not only included riding, but also taking the horse from the pasture and brushing it made it really special. My mother loved having such direct interaction with the horses and feeling more connected to these beautiful animals.”

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