Equine Assisted Session Planning Masterclass

Equine Assisted Learning (EFL): Unlock Personal Growth & Skill Development

Discover the power of equine assisted learning as a unique approach to personal and professional development. This method, facilitated by credentialed professionals (including special education teachers, experiential educators, life coaches, and more), leverages the incredible bond between humans and horses to foster personal growth, enhance life skills, and support professional development.

What is Equine Assisted Learning?

EFL is a structured process designed to facilitate learning through interaction with horses. An EFL team carefully plans and guides each session, focusing on framing and processing participants' equine experiences to promote self-growth. It's distinct from other equine-assisted activities like riding, driving, or vaulting. While those activities build specific equestrian skills, EFL centers on the interactions and relationships formed with the horses. Importantly, these other activities can be integrated into EFL sessions when facilitated by a qualified professional to enrich the learning experience.

Benefits of Equine Assisted Learning:

The benefits of EFL are wide-ranging, supporting the development of crucial skills:

• Academic Skills: Improvement in areas like reading and math skills.
• Social Skills: Enhanced social skills and emotional intelligence.
• Self-Care: Promotion of self-care practices and emotional regulation.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Development of leadership qualities and teamwork abilities.
• Personal Growth: Fosters self-awareness and personal growth.

Who Uses Equine Assisted Learning?

The versatility of EFL makes it a valuable tool for a diverse range of professionals:

• Teachers & Special Education Teachers: Enhance learning and social-emotional development.
• Equine Specialists: Expand their service offerings with a deeper learning component.
• Experiential Educators: Create impactful and memorable learning experiences.
• Equestrian Instructors: Add a new dimension to riding, driving, and vaulting programs.
• Recreational Therapists: Utilize the therapeutic benefits of horses.
• Life Coaches: Support clients in achieving their personal and professional goals.
• Mental Health Therapists: (For activities outside of client treatment plans) Offer unique therapeutic modalities.
• Occupational, Physical & Speech Therapists: Incorporate equine interaction for enhanced rehabilitation.
• Corporate Leadership Trainers: Develop leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ministers: Facilitate spiritual growth and reflection.

Are you an equine assisted practitioner or in training?

Do you need help crafting effective EFL session plans? Struggling to keep your sessions engaging and impactful? This course provides the tools you need to create structured session plans with clear goals and SMART success criteria. Learn how to deliver fun and fruitful equine assisted sessions that make a real difference.