HorsePower® assessments

Innovative assessments that make EQ tangible

Traditional assessments focus mainly on competencies and cognitive skills. But organisations that want to grow sustainably need more: employees who act with emotional intelligence (EQ), resilience, communication, and impact.

The HorsePower® assessment by Horse Act is an innovative methodology that makes these crucial skills visible. Horses don’t respond to words, CVs, or job descriptions — they respond to what is truly present: energy, intention, and authenticity. Their feedback is honest, non-judgmental, and razor-sharp in revealing leadership style, communication, and interpersonal dynamics.

Each participant will interact with a horse in a safe and respectful way – under the guidance of a recognized horse coach – in a live way. The insights from these encounters are incorporated into a scientifically substantiated assessment report, based on the HorsePower® model.  

Concretely, you receive:

1. Individual profile – For each participant, an overview is created showing how they move within the four domains:
   • Resilience & Endurance
   • Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication
   • Efficiency & Effectiveness
   • Leadership & Impact

2. Archetypal mapping – Based on a unique combination of the four horsepowers, it becomes clear which behavioral, communication, and leadership profile a person displays, and how this translates into workplace practice. Dominant and less-developed energies are highlighted in a positive and empowering way. The assessment also reveals which specific direction the participant can follow within the bigger picture of the (future) team — the herd. Where do existing styles complement the participant? What is the potential for strengthening the team?

3. Conclusions & recommendations: In the assessment report (10 pages), the insights are clearly translated into your potential in leadership development, talent management, team cohesion, and impact readiness. In addition, recommendations are provided to further develop the less mature HorsePower® energies within each domain in your daily life.

4. The book Paardenkracht by author Ilse Melotte, which elaborates extensively on HorsePower® and helps to further internalize its insights.

How it works

The individual sessions take place in a low-stimulus outdoor environment, where each candidate — during a personal, live interaction with a horse — is confronted with their own communication, posture, and leadership style. This happens in a safe and respectful way, under the guidance of a certified equine coach.

The participant follows an individual three-step process:

1. Online preparation (± 40 minutes) – reflection on expectations and learning goals.
2. Live session with the horse (± 2,5 hours) – visible interactions and mirroring in the areas of contact, trust, setting boundaries, and taking leadership.
3. Final report – translated into the HorsePower® archetype model, offering clear insights into strengths, growth opportunities and potential pitfalls.

For whom?

• Leaders who want to strengthen their teams and develop true collective strength.
• HR departments that need innovative assessment tools and objective insights.
• Assessment and consultancy firms that want to expand their range of instruments with an EQ-focused and scientifically based model.
• Companies that focus on more than cognitive skills in recruitment and selection: sustainable leadership qualities and EQ.

The added value of horses

Why work with horses? Because they are the ultimate partners for an EQ assessment:

• Unfiltered: horses respond directly to intention and energy, not to words or status.
• Congruence made visible: any difference between what someone says and what they project is instantly mirrored.
• Safe and respectful: feedback from horses is not experienced as judgment, but as an invitation to greater awareness.
• Deeper insight: while questionnaires often remain limited to cognitive self-reporting, horses provide an experiential mirror that participants cannot deny.

Combined with the structured assessment report, you receive not only rich, intuitive feedback but also a concrete translation into usable data and strategic insights.

Why this works for assessments

✔ EQ as a success factor – shows how candidates deal with pressure, collaboration, and leadership.
✔ Concrete & actionable – translated into clear reports with recommendations for both individual and team.
✔ SMART – KPIs such as congruence and consistency make results measurable and comparable.
✔ Innovative – horses as assessment partners are unique and provide insights that traditional tools miss.
✔ Scientific & data-driven – supported by our Horse Act R&D program.

Would you like to experience how horses reveal the EQ, communication, and leadership style of your candidates — and how the B2B scaling model translates this into objective data and recommendations? Get in touch for a no-obligation introduction and discover how we can tailor this program to your needs.

Practical Information

• Location: at the serene Hof van ’t Rommersum in Zoutleeuw — a low-stimulus environment where peace and nature come together.
• What to bring: sturdy shoes, comfortable clothing, and above all… yourself, just as you are.
• Price: €345 VAT excl (without book Paardenkracht)

Take the first step today toward greater self-awareness and impact. The horses are ready to mirror you — honestly, without judgment, but with infinite wisdom. Discover yourself through the HorsePower® assessment… exactly as you are.

Would you like to experience how horses reveal the EQ, communication, and leadership style of your candidates — and how the B2B scaling model translates this into objective data and recommendations? Get in touch for a no-obligation introduction and discover how we can tailor this program to your needs.