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
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.
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.
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.
Eline from Wellen
Koen - entrepreneur Kempen
Bart from Tessenderlo
Iris
“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. ”
Frieda uit Geel
"The Horse Power Scan was a truly eye-opening experience. Without needing many words, the horses showed me how I really show up — in life and in my work. What energy I radiate, how I use (or block) my inner strength, and where I still hold myself back. The session took place in the peaceful surroundings of the Horse Act retreat, in a natural, safe environment where you immediately feel: I can just be myself here. Ilse and her team guide the process with care and without judgment — but it’s the horses who do the real work: pure, intuitive, and honest. You immediately sense what’s aligned — and what’s not. I discovered that I often try too hard, while it’s actually my softness that allows for true connection. That insight hit me deeply, not because someone told me, but because I felt it — through the horse’s response to my presence. The combination of the typetest results, the live interaction with the horse, and the debriefing afterwards makes this a very transformative journey. No fluff, just clear and meaningful feedback you can actually use — both in your professional and personal life... the Horse Power Scan is an absolute must."
Sigrid - architect Dendermonde
was very much on my mind before, all the time actually. But during the sessions I was quietly invited to witness that horsepower, to embrace it… Fear gives way to confidence. How beautiful how the exercises with the horses are a great metaphor for what is happening deep within me. The area is the ideal setting. Very natural and you immediately feel at home, not judged and without expectations. Everything is OK. Rommersum, they are the right people in the right place
”.Team event rond communicatie
“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.”
Naomi - daughter from Bornem
"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.”
Ivo
Annick - lawyer Brussels
“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.”
