Q&A:

Who EAL For?  All Ages: Equine Assisted Learning can be used with children, teens, adults, seniors', families, and groups.

1. Is EAL complementary? It often complements traditional talk therapy, offering a different outdoor experience that engages all senses

2. Certifications: EAL practitioners often hold certifications in equine-assisted therapy or education.

3. Safety Precautions: Safety protocols include proper horse handling, hygiene, and risk assessment. EAL is conducted in a peaceful, fun and safe learning environment

4. Conditions Addressed:

   • ADHD: EAL improves focus and self-regulation.

   • Autism Spectrum Disorder: It enhances social skills and sensory processing.

   • Addiction: EAL fosters self-awareness and coping strategies.

   • Goals: Equine therapy aims to help people develop essential skills, including:

   • Emotional Regulation: Interacting with horses can teach emotional self-regulation.

   • Self-Confidence: Accomplishing tasks with a large, majestic creature boosts self-esteem.

   • Responsibility: Caring for a horse fosters a sense of responsibility.

   • History: Horses have been used for therapeutic purposes since ancient times. Hippocrates, the “Father of Medicine,” wrote about the potential of horseback riding. The practice gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s.