Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)

EAL incorporates horses experientially for growth and learning. It is a collaborative effort between a mental health professional, horse professional, and other specialized professionals working with the clients to address learning goals and life skills. Participants explore areas such as, positive communication, self respect, confidence, trust, accountability and conflict resolution. The EAL programs can be tailored to specific individuals, populations or organizations. The sessions incorporate groundwork and general horsemanship activities like grooming, leading, round pen work and herd observation.

What can you learn from EAL?

  • • Boundaries
  • • Self-Awareness
  • • Trust
  • • Leadership
  • • Teamwork
  • • Verbal and non-verbal communication skills