Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a unique approach to learning that involves interactive, goal-oriented activities with horses. Riding horses is NO LONGER a part of this program.

Why don't our clients ride the horses? There are many reasons why and we will list a few for you here.

1. Ground-based work is safer than riding
2. Activities with horses on the ground are richer therapeutically
3. Less instruction is involved in ground work and thus clients are more able to guide their own experiences
4. We are serious about our work with horses. IT IS NOT SIMPLY FOR RECREATION!

EAL allows clients to learn through their experience. This occurs when they are interacting with their environment, including the people, animals and situations involved, for an educational purpose. By taking part in structured activities, participants are better able to reflect on what takes place and apply it to other areas of their lives.

The horses are utilized as metaphors in these activities to build life skills and to promote the exploration of behaviors. The fact that horses exhibit personalities, attitudes and moods as unique as any teenager’s provides endless experiences and situations for discussion, analysis and learning.

Examples of EAL

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