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An Overview of Equine Assisted Learning

horse workEquine Assisted Therapy (EAT) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) programs incorporate horses in an experiential setting for psychotherapy, personal growth and learning. It is a collaboration between trained and certified professionals working with the clients and with horses to achieve specific goals. Sessions are intense and effective, often resulting in breakthroughs much more rapidly then other therapies or learning situations.

EAT and EAL are experiential by definition. Clients learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses, and then discussing feelings, behaviors, and patterns. This processing component allows clients to truly integrate their experiences with their lives.

 

Though many experiential learning programs are effective, EAT and EAL bring a new dimension by using horses, which bring their own unique energy to the session.

 

Turning Breakdown into Breakthrough…™

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The Power of Horses

Horses are social animals that have complex relationships within their heard. They have distinct personalities, attitudes, and moods. The size and power of the horse can be intimidating to many people, and afford the opportunity to overcome fears. Horses are also a divine mirror reflecting what human body language and energy levels are telling them. With all these qualities and traits, horses provide endless opportunities for metaphorical learning.

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EAT and EAL are not horseback riding programs. Instead, sessions use ground activities with the horses which require the participants to develop or apply skills. Much of the program focuses on non-verbal communication, and learning to be completely present in the situation. Participants learn creative thinking and problem-solving, while developing assertiveness, leadership, teamwork and relationship skills. The immediate feedback nature of working with horses builds confidence while participant rapidly progress through their goals.

 

 

Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning at Rancho Bosque

Rancho Bosque prides itself of having the brightest, most engaging, and professionally educated EAT staff in the country. Our course directors, trainers, and senior staff all have decades of personal and professional success before coming to the ranch, and bring diverse experience with them. The best endorsement we have for our clinics is the number of customers and clients that come back for more!

All the EAT & EAL programs are under the direct, personal supervision of Allan Hamilton, MD, Jane F. Hamilton, Ph.D., w and Samatha Biffar, RB's trainer and riding instructor. Each RB course offering comes with written syllabus and course materials (refer to individual course offerings for syllabus and course outlines) that participants will receive for study during the course of the seminar. Quite simply put: the RB achieves the highest educational and therapeutic value of any equine-assisted therapy and equine training program in the country. Our mission: to help you to become empowered, to transform your personal breakdowns into breakthroughs, and help you fulfill your heart’s deepest dreams.jump

 

No experience with horses is needed to participate in any course! Even if you’ve had bad experiences with horses, do not hesitate to enroll in any of our courses. Often, the attendees with little or no experience have the greatest insight.

We have programs specifically designed for:

  • counselors and medical professionals
  • continuing education
  • leadership and team building
  • personal growth
  • cancer survivors and families
  • horse people

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