Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)
Equine Assisted Learning is the broad area of learning incorporating equines. EAL is a hands-on approach that helps individuals develop important life skills for personal, educational, and professional growth through interactions with horses. Specially trained or certified professionals may offer three distinct non therapy, EAL services: equine-assisted learning in education, equine-assisted learning in organizations, and equine-assisted learning in personal development.
Benefits of EAL and EAC
Through our learning programs, participants gain confidence and the skills needed to excel in a workplace environment. Our programs encourages creative and critical thinking, help with decision-making and problem-solving, and improve communication and interpersonal skills.
Participants develop greater self-awareness, empathy, and coping strategies for managing emotions and handling high-stress situations.
Current Workshop Openings
We offer at least four workshops each term that are open to all ages and abilities. These workshops are a great introduction to Equine Assisted Learning. Participants can choose an individual workshop, or sign up for multiple at a discounted price!
Equine Assisted Learning Registration
For questions regarding this program, please contact our Programs Director, Amanda Garrison at: amanda.garrison@forwardstride.org
Equine Assisted Learning in Education
Forward Stride works with local private and public schools to provide learning opportunities that incorporate partnering with our horses! Sessions may or may not include riding.
Are you an administrator or a teacher at a local private or public school that is looking to provide your students with a unique learning opportunity? Please contact Amanda Garrison via email at amanda.garrison@forwardstride.org to learn about Equine Assisted Learning partnership opportunities.
Equine Assisted Learning in Organizations
Team building opportunities for corporations and businesses!
Forward Stride partners with local businesses to provide a unique team building experience for your employees, managers and leaders. By partnering with our amazing herd of horses, we can offer sessions on leadership, relationship building, communication and so much more to your group. Please contact Amanda Garrison via email at amanda.garrison@forwardstride.org to discuss options!
Equine Assisted Learning in Personal Development
Forward Stride’s coaching program is one of our newest programs, holding our first sessions in September of 2023. This program is facilitated by a certified equine assisted coach, a PATH Intl Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and a horse.
Equine Assisted Coaching is an experiential session that is designed to help you develop tools to achieve your life goals. Some of the themes and topics for our sessions might include mindfulness, being present, leadership skills, relationships, and self-confidence. Our coaching program includes both one time workshops and private ongoing sessions. If you are interested in getting started in this program please fill out this registration form.