Educational Tools
Horses are an ideal educational tool for use with children. Once a child is taught the basics of dealing properly with a horse, he or she can become the leader the horse seeks. When the horse feels safe and at peace with the person, cooperation is a hundred fold and the child can easily get the horse to do what is asked of it.
Bullying has become an ever growing issue in society today and Equine Assisted Learning can be an amazing resource to help to combat bullying in our schools and on our playgrounds. Click here for bullying facts
Equine Assisted Learning acts as an important educational tool to help to develop empathy and kindness as well as combat;
- Behavioural disorders
- Low self esteem
- Bullying
- Drug abuse
- Emotional issues
- Poor communication skills
- Inability to work with others
There have been a variety of studies done on the positive impact of Equine Therapy. Please click on the links below to read more on the successes of EAL programs.
The effectiveness of equine-assisted experiential therapy - Results of an open clinical trial
New age or old sage A review of equine assisted psychotherapy
Youth testimonials from our sister program
Horse as a Healer — An examination of equine Assisted Learning in Healing of First Nations
Equine Therapy — Healing or Hype
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Horses have the ability to mirror what body language tells them… whatever the student brings to the horse. They'll make comments like "this horse is stubborn" or "this horse doesn't like me" but the lesson to be learned is that if they change themselves, the horse will respond differently. Horses can not lie… it is through this honesty that a powerful message is created.
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