Equine Assisted Learning
Equine Assisted Learning (“EAL”) is an empathy-grounded, experiential approach to teambuilding.
EAL experiences are tailored and open to all age groups, from families to corporate groups to sports teams. Participants in the EAL program work directly with one of our gentle therapy horses, engaging in fun and inspiring exercises designed to teach valuable life skills. These exercises are proven to be effective, powerful, positive and educational. They encourage self-confidence through validated—and validating—hands-on experience.
After a brief introduction on Orientation Day, your team will pick your therapy horse and spend the remainder of your first two-hour session in the arena. Each subsequent session will build upon the last, leaving you with lasting skills to bring to your home and office.
EAL is an experience like no other. The memories you create here at Valley, and the skills you develop, will last a lifetime.
HORSES + OBJECTIVE-BASED EXERCISES + EFFECTIVE FACILITATION + EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
= POSITIVE CHANGE
EAL is the perfect workshop for those looking to get back on their path or find balance in their life.
Why horses?
Horses are proven to be effective in developing social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills. They don’t judge, but they constantly assess. Their feedback is honest and instant. Learning to listen to what horses have to say is powerful and can spur the answer to individual change.
Here are a few reasons why horses are effective teachers.
Powerful
Intimidating
Honest feedback (horses do not lie)
Horses look for strong leadership
Herd community is similar to human community
Help build confidence and self esteem
Majestic
Quick to react
The foundation of an EAL session is the coaching triangle: participant (you), facilitator, and teacher (the horse).
ALL revenue derived from EAL sessions goes back into supporting our therapeutic riding program.
Interested in EAL?
ALL PROGRAM STREAMS STARTING AT
$65
per person
Sessions are 90 minutes. Please contact our office for more details on programming and pricing. We are able to build a program suited to your specific needs.