On the couch: SU programme uses horses to teach leadership values

On the couch: SU programme uses horses to teach leadership values

From Lunch with Pippa Hudson by CapeTalk

April 30, 2026 · 13 min

About this episode

The episode discusses an equine-assisted program at Stellenbosch University that teaches leadership values through horse interactions.

Saskia Falken speaks to Prof Sandra Swart, from Stellenbosch University about their equine-assisted programme, which is helping participants develop confidence, assertiveness and self-awareness. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show.  This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk  https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk   For more from the show go to  https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs  or find all the catch-up podcasts here  https://buff.ly/fDJWe69   Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily…

People in this episode

Host: Saskia Falken

Guest: Prof Sandra Swart

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • equine-assisted therapy
  • confidence building
  • self-awareness
  • assertiveness

Keywords

  • leadership values
  • equine therapy
  • confidence
  • assertiveness
  • self-awareness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stellenbosch University

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