Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator Certification

Equine Connections (The Academy of Equine Assisted Learning) is coming to St. Louis for the 3-day, in-person component of their Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator Certification.

What is Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)? EAL is an innovative program focusing on the development of personal growth and emotional well-being. Participants learn through structured interactions with horses, all while remaining on the ground. With the horses as co-facilitators, participant and guide create a dynamic and engaging experience that fosters growth and healing.

EAL emphasizes the unique bond that can form between humans and horses, offering profound lessons in trust, empathy, and communication. By engaging in activities such as grooming, leading, and observing horses, participants gain valuable insights into their own behavior and interpersonal dynamics. Equine-assisted learning is designed to be accessible to individuals of all ages and backgrounds, making it a versatile tool for personal development.

With a professional certification under your belt, you'll be able to serve the clients you want to help with purpose and confidence. You might not know it yet, but you are the gift to your business! The decision you're about to make could set everything in motion for living your dream!

Whether or not you have an entrepreneurial spirit, this course offers a step-by-step plan to help you take action, move forward, and build a solid foundation for success. In equine-assisted learning, horses teach through their unique language. As certified facilitators, we empower individuals to heal, find themselves, progress, and develop everyday skills. Through carefully designed interactions with horses, professionals can achieve educational, professional, and personal goals.

Your certification program involves completing the theoretical part of the equine-assisted learning from home virtually, via pre-recorded videos and activities. Afterward, participants choose a location for their in-person, three-day practical training with horses. This hands-on experience is where participants apply their knowledge and see the concepts in action and where the magic happens with the horses teaching! Learn more about the training including registration, investment, and more, here.

PLUS: If you sign up before November 30, 2024, I will make a $500 donation in your name to Equine Assisted Learning in Wildwood, Missouri! Just let me know when you have signed up (:

About the host location: Equine Assisted Therapy *(Wildwood, Missouri) *is a proud non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to providing therapeutic horseback riding and non-riding activities for individuals facing challenges in the St. Louis area. Since their founder Ginni Hartke, who welcomed their first rider in April 2004, they have remained focused on their mission to offer life-changing equine experiences. Today, EAT serves over 150 clients each week with the help of 225+ dedicated volunteers, 16 certified instructors, and 19 therapy horses. Learn more here.