Mr. Gaurav Rampal
Founder – The Horseman Way | Leadership Coach | Bloodstock Expert | Kentucky Derby Winner

Gaurav Rampal is an entrepreneur, thought leader, and globally recognized bloodstock professional with a truly one-of-a-kind journey. With over two decades of international experience in the trading and management of thoroughbred racehorses, Gaurav has earned a prestigious place in history as the only Indian to have won the Kentucky Derby, the world’s most iconic horse race. This remarkable achievement not only showcases his deep domain expertise but also reflects his grit, passion, and instinctive understanding of leadership—qualities that now form the bedrock of his unique coaching framework.

Today, Gaurav is on a mission to transform leadership development through an extraordinary medium—horses. As the Founder of The Horseman Way, he brings to the corporate world a refreshing and highly effective approach to leadership coaching through Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL). His innovative sessions blend horse psychology, neuroscience, and biomimicry to foster powerful insights into leadership, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness.

In an age where Artificial Intelligence dominates business conversations, Gaurav champions a different AI—Animal Intelligence. His work reconnects humans to core emotional and leadership traits that are rapidly being lost in a digital world: empathy, authenticity, presence, and connection. He believes that horses—sensitive, non-verbal beings—mirror our inner emotional state, offering instant and honest feedback. This makes them perfect facilitators for deep human transformation.

His flagship program, The Horseman Way, is a leadership development experience like no other. Participants work directly with horses—no riding involved—to uncover blind spots, build emotional congruence, and experience what true empathy and trust feel like in action. Unlike conventional training or counseling, these sessions create visceral, lasting change by engaging not just the intellect, but the body and the heart.

A certified Horse Assisted Educator from HorseDream® Germany and a Dale Carnegie Certified Corporate Trainer, Gaurav also holds an MBA in Marketing. He began his career in banking before following his heart into the world of horses—a path that led to global recognition in a traditionally Western-dominated industry. Today, his transition from banker to bloodstock expert to leadership coach stands as an inspiring story of purpose, passion, and reinvention.

His programs are designed for CXOs, entrepreneurs, HR leaders, corporate teams, and high-performance individuals seeking a more conscious, heart-centered, and human way of leading in today’s high-speed world.

Signature Programs and Topics:

• L.E.A.P. – Leadership, Empathy, Emotions, Authenticity, People Management
  A transformative leadership framework rooted in neuro-experiential learning and behavioral science. Helps leaders lead not just with their heads, but with their hearts.

• The Horseman Way: Leading with Empathy
  Discover how horses can teach you to build trust, listen deeply, and lead from a place of presence and integrity. Ideal for leadership offsites and senior leadership development programs.

• Equine-Assisted Neuro Experiences
  Dive into immersive, one-of-a-kind sessions that use horses as co-facilitators to build powerful leadership traits. From emotional self-regulation to authentic communication—this is experiential learning at its finest.

Why Book Gaurav Rampal?

• Unique Value Proposition: He’s not just a leadership coach—he’s a champion of experiential transformation through animals.

• World-Class Credentials: Kentucky Derby winner, internationally certified trainer, MBA, and corporate experience.

• Deeply Impactful Sessions: His sessions move people—literally and emotionally. They are remembered for a lifetime.

• Unconventional Yet Practical: Gaurav combines ancient animal wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience and business thinking.

• Perfect for High-Impact Events: Whether it’s a CEO retreat, leadership summit, or experiential team-building day, Gaurav’s sessions are perfect for those looking for something powerful and truly different.

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