Equine-Assisted Services

I provide equine-assisted coaching and equine-assisted learning opportunities with my horses, Spirit and Tommy.

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Including horse wisdom in my coaching sessions has benefitted children, teenagers, and adults, especially those with social and emotional challenges. Horses help both verbal and nonverbal clients engage on a deeper level.

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Learning to recognize horse signals and body language helps clients develop a personal sense of safety. It also increases their self-awareness and offers chances to improve interpersonal skills.

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Equine-assisted learning sessions can be tailored to individuals or groups. There is no riding or tack required. All health and safety measures are followed. The natural qualities of horses enable rich, reflective and experiential learning for each client.

 

Activities can be designed to target specific areas of well-being, including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision-making. It involves observing the horses' reactions and behaviour in their natural setting.

 

Equine-assisted learning opportunities include grooming, observing the horses being brought in and out of the fields, preparing feeds, mucking out stables and other duties associated with the care and welfare of horses. Fostering an understanding and awareness of the needs of horses can lead to better teamwork and greater consideration for others.