Equine-FACILITATED Learning

Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) activities are designed with specific life skills in mind to help foster interpersonal growth, improve communication, confidence, self-esteem, and teamwork, all while having FUN!

• Learn to read body language and other forms of non-verbal communication
• Experience how energy and behavior affects the horse and others
• Practice self-regulation
• Experience confidence while trying something new
• Grow and learn in a safe environment 
• Learn to work in a team
• Learn to understand similarities and differences in personality and behavior among humans and horses. 

There’s something undeniably powerful about working with horses. They can help us grow, heal and find clarity in ways that words alone can’t. While equine facilitated learning is therapeutic, it is not therapy – and that distinction matters. 

Unlike therapy, EFL is not led by a licensed therapist. Instead, it’s a guided unmounted experience with certified instructors where participants learn valuable life skills, build confidence, and develop emotional awareness – all through hands on interactions with horses. 

·  Horses are teachers, not therapists
Horses don’t diagnose, and they don’t judge. They respond honestly to our body language, emotions and energy. Giving instant feedback that helps us understand ourselves better. Through unmounted structured activities, participants learn skills like communication, leadership and problem-solving in a way that’s experiential – learning by doing, not being told. 

·  The power of the experience
While EFL can feel deeply healing, we do not process past trauma or work through mental health challenges the way therapy does. Instead, it’s about self-discovery, personal growth and skill building – weather that’s for leadership, teamwork, confidence, or emotional resilience. 

·  No labels, just learning
EFL is for everyone – no diagnosis or therapy sessions required. This unmounted work is about creating real-world breakthroughs through the wisdom of horses, in a space that fosters learning, reflection, and personal transformation. 

Horses don’t ask for explanations, and they don’t need one. They simply help us see the truth within ourselves- and that alone can be life changing.

HERD OBSERVATION

Herd observation allows participants to watch the horse in their natural environment, learning about horses behavior, herd dynamics and relationships. 

LEADING AND QUITE TIME

Instructors encourage participants to spend quiet time with their horse in the arena. 

Activities include haltering, leading, grooming, and observing the horse's body language.

GROUND EXERCISES

Ground exercises improve the horse-human relationship and serve as a fun activity for a deeper connection with the horse.