Equine Assisted Learning – Understanding Equus

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Personal growth and self-development for individuals and groups through partnering with horses and understanding ‘Equus’ the language of the horse. As highly perceptive and sensitive animals, horses respond to our innermost thoughts, feelings and intentions, seeing through the ‘masks’ we wear and giving us honest and immediate feedback on our impact and influence on others.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandi

An insightful and effective experiential learning opportunity, helping you to develop skills in:

Emotional intelligence and authentic leadership skills
Reading and recognizing subtle body language and communication
Self and other awareness and regulation
Building and maintaining successful relationships
Team work and development
Managing risk and dealing with conflict and change
Creating motivation, focus and engagement
Creativity and developing positive and rewarding environments
Developing strategy and achieving goals
Stress management and well-being

We offer private sessions, programs and courses at a number of venues throughout the South and South-West of England.

Full details of our attachment aware ‘Building Connections’ programs for vulnerable young people and adults available soon…

‘Equine Assisted Learning’ programs available for groups with our co-facilitators and partners:

Tower House Horses: http://www.towerhousehorses.co.uk
Adventures with horses: http://www.adventureswithhorses.co.uk

Feedback & Testimonials

It has been very beneficial for ***** to attend the ‘Building Connections’ programme. He has lost many of his worries and is more confident… Read More

Head of Achievement at Dorset School

“I have enjoyed having fun with the horses and learnt how to stay safe.” Read More

Young Person in Care

“Debbie has been amazing! She not only has a rapport with animals but with children as well! She is kind, patient and understanding. ****… Read More

Foster Carer

I love going to see them, they make me feel happy and calm. Read More

Young Person in Care

I’m currently using this equine assisted recovery programme. This beats any counsellor or psychologist. You can’t fool the horse – however you are feeling… Read More

Ian

It is obvious by using EAL **** is learning to experience and manage the horses emotional state. By helping the horse to regulate and… Read More

CAMHS Social Worker

I believe the sessions have increased ****’s feeling of self-worth and achievement. … When I visit and talk to him about the sessions he… Read More

Social Worker

I attended a horse whispering day more out of curiosity than anything else but the experience was amazing. Debbie was able to use the… Read More

Gavin Meikle

I feel it has built his trust up a lot, calmed his behaviour, and developed his empathy. I have seen a massive change in… Read More

Foster Carer

Bouncing around scares him! If I am aggressive, he will be aggressive back, if I am calm, he can be calm back. Read More

Young Person in Care

“I think **** has learnt the importance of safety. Also, how remaining calm is more positive… His behaviour has improved and the odd time… Read More

Foster Carer

A very thought provoking day! Thoroughly enjoyable and challenging, excellent combination! Read More

Athena Networking Group

It’s made me feel much calmer… to step back & listen to others. Read More

‘Change for Life’ Program Participant

I have realized I undermine myself, this day has been more helpful than any self help books! Read More

Christine Hanson

It has helped me to become more patient & assertive. Read More

‘Change for Life’ Program Participant

Thank you for a great experience. “Horse Whispering” a superb way to develop emotional intelligence. Read More

Tracey Richardson

Very simple exercises with the horses created some profound learning moments and as always remind me what great teachers our horses are. Read More

Rosie Withey