An Embodied Advantage for Athletes and Teams

Co-Founded by retired Champion jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva, the Equine Experiential Connection (EEC) Program offers athletes something traditional training environments cannot: a grounded, embodied way to develop mindset, leadership, emotional resilience, and team dynamics - through direct partnership with horses.

EEC blends world-class sports mindset coaching, FEEL® (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning), and the regulating presence of elite horse athletes - retired Thoroughbred racehorses - to support sustainable high performance—on the field, in competition, and in life.

This is not therapy. This is not riding. This is experiential learning designed for athletes who want real, integrated results.

Discover the Power of the Horse for Peak Performance, Presence, Focus, and Mental Strength

At the highest levels of sport, performance is not just physical—it is emotional, mental, relational, and nervous-system based. EEC helps athletes and teams:

  • Perform with clarity under pressure

  • Build emotional resilience and nervous system regulation

  • Strengthen presence, focus, and confidence

  • Develop authentic leadership

  • Improve communication and trust within teams

  • Recover from stress, burnout, injury, or performance blocks

Horses respond to what is real—not titles, roles, or bravado. They reflect an athlete’s inner state instantly and without judgment, creating fast, honest feedback that leads to lasting insight and change.

Why Athletes Work With EEC

Co-founded by a world-champion athlete

  • Led by Advanced FEEL® Facilitators trained under the Co-Founder of FEEL®

  • Integrated with elite mental performance coaching systems

  • Ground-based, no riding or horse experience required

  • Hosted at LongRun Farm, a world-class equine welfare facility

  • Partnered with retired racehorses, honoring them as elite athletes with purpose

This is transformation that is felt, embodied, integrated, and long-lasting.

What Makes EEC Different

Meet Eurico Rosa da Silva

World-Champion Athlete. Coach. Co-Founder of EEC.

With over 2,900 career wins and nearly three decades of professional sport, Eurico Rosa da Silva brings unmatched credibility to the EEC Program.

Career Highlights

  • Seven-time Canadian Sovereign Award winner

  • 2017 World Jockey Championship winner (Japan)

  • Inductee, Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame

  • Multiple victories in Canada’s most prestigious races, including the Queen’s Plate

After retiring from professional racing, Eurico transitioned into mental performance coaching, helping athletes cultivate the same mindset, discipline, and emotional mastery that defined his championship career.

Within EEC, Eurico integrates:

  • Elite sports mindset coaching

  • Emotional resilience training

  • Energy and focus management

  • Leadership development

  • Proven performance frameworks refined through decades of competition

Combined with horse-guided experiential learning, Eurico’s coaching supports athletes in moving from competent to confident, and from performer to leader.

“I believe anyone can become the best version of themselves—in sport, leadership, and life.”

How Horses Elevate Athletic Performance

The Science of Regulation and Presence

Horses are uniquely suited to working with athletes because of their impact on the human nervous system:

  • Horses have significantly larger hearts and slower rhythms, which help regulate human physiology

  • Human heart-rate variability can synchronize with a horse’s rhythm, promoting calm, focus, and emotional balance

  • Time with horses is associated with lower cortisol (stress hormone) and increased oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin

This creates an optimal internal state for learning, performance, and leadership.

Horses as Performance Mirrors

  • Horses read energy, intention, and body language instantly

  • They reflect unconscious patterns without judgment

  • They bring athletes into the present moment—where peak performance lives

Athletes often experience immediate breakthroughs in confidence, clarity, and emotional regulation that carry directly into training and competition.

What Athletes Gain

Through one-on-one sessions or team workshops, athletes develop:

  • Deep self-awareness under pressure

  • Emotional intelligence and regulation

  • Grounded confidence and presence

  • Clear decision-making in high-stakes moments

  • Authentic leadership and authority

  • Improved communication and team cohesion

Sessions can be powerful and insight-driven—or soft, spacious, and grounding—depending on the athlete or team’s needs.

Individual Athletes

Ideal for:

  • Professional and competitive athletes

  • Athletes navigating performance anxiety, injury recovery, or burnout

  • High performers seeking mental clarity and emotional balance

Teams, Clubs, and Organizations

Ideal for:

  • Athletic teams

  • Coaching staff and leadership groups

  • Team-building and culture development

  • Custom workshops and retreats

All sessions are ground-based. No riding. No prior horse experience required.

Programs for Individuals and Teams

Ready to Elevate Performance—From the Inside Out?

Discover what becomes possible when performance, presence, and authentic leadership align.

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