Equine Assisted Learning Certification
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We provide certification that is designed to provide comprehensive training for competent horse professionals to become competent and effective facilitators of the H.T.C.C. Model of Equine Assisted Learning.
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What is Equine Assisted Learning?
Just like the name suggests, EAL is learning that is assisted by horses. Interactions and games with horses provide natural learning opportunities which can be transferred into your everyday life.
What is the Difference Between Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT)?
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a learning modality which incorporates horses for learning outcomes. It focuses on teaching psychosocial skills such as communication, active listening, leadership, teamwork and much more.
Equine Assisted Therapy is a mental health treatment that focuses on helping mental health clients overcome and heal their emotional health, mental health and behavioural issues. Equine Assisted Therapy can ONLY be preformed by a licensed mental health professional and not an Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator.
While Equine Assisted Learning Activities a can help clients with emotional, mental and behavioural health issues, it is not a therapy and cannot be advertised as such.
What are the Benefits of Being Certified as an Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator?
Ok, so you know horses, right? Do you know how to lead a group course of teenagers and teach them how to engage in teamwork? Do you know what to look out for when a family of 5 comes to learn how to communicate better? Are you versed in working with one on one clients who are seeking specific outcomes? Do you know how to develop and launch successful programs and a successful business? Maybe not, right?
Horse Therapy Centre of Canada leads an extensive Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator Training that will teach you how to confidently do all of the above things, and more! Plus, having a certification in the field shows your future clients that you are professional, trained and that they can trust you.
H.T.C.C Model
H.T.C.C. teaches three approaches to Equine Assisted Learning to equip all graduates with the skills that they will need to provide services to all client populations:
• One-to-One – including a Facilitator, client, and equine partner
• One-to-Many – including a Facilitator, group of clients, and equine partner(s)
• Group – including two (2) or more Facilitators, group of clients, and equine partner(s)
H.T.C.C. Model of Equine Assisted Learning does not include horseback riding. Graduates will learn how to facilitate on-ground learning programs using deliberate ‘games’ to create effective experiences for their clients. All certification programs with H.T.C.C. include:
• 15 ground only ‘games’ to use with clients
• 3 group program plans
• Specific examples for incorporating common Life Skills Lessons into Equine Assisted Learning Sessions
H.T.C.C. Model of Equine Assisted Learning focuses on facilitating client growth through EAL Facilitation and teaching Psychoeducational material. Graduates will be equipped with training, activities and worksheets to teach basic psychoeducational material such as:
• Communication
• Connection
• Self-Esteem building
• Vulnerability
• Respect
• Conflict Management
• Emotional Management
• Positive Thinking
• Teamwork
• Confidence
Why are we different?
Horse Therapy Centre of Canada is much different from other training programs that are available. You will learn directly from real, experienced and highly specialized Equine Assisted Therapists. We will teach you how to analyze and ‘read’ situations, when to jump in to help and when to let things flow naturally. We are more trained, more experienced and more able to teach our alumni how to teach psychosocial skills properly and effectively.
Why should you choose us?
H.T.C.C. is an authority in the Equine Assisted Therapy sector. We have a well-established practice that is widely recognized within the professional and client communities throughout North and South America. Beside the extensive and professional training that you will receive from our programs, you will also be certified with our name behind you. You will go home knowing that you have a strong organization backing you up.
Seek Approval to Take the Program
All participants in our EAL Certification need to be experienced horse people. We require that the participants in our programs have a minimum of 300 hours of direct horse handling experience in the last 3 years. In order to ensure that participants meet this eligibility, we ask all participants to fill in this approval form.
Don’t have horse handling experience? No problem! We have a 3-day intensive course and a monitoring program for our participants who want to work with horses but need the experience. Fill in the form below and we will contact you to discuss (more info below).
Choose Which Way You Want to Take Our Program
4-Day In-Person Training
Come to our facility, meet our trainers and have a blast while learning everything you need to know to launch your new career in Equine Assisted Learning
2x 2-Day In-Person Taining - Coming in 2023
Can't come to our facility for 4 consecutive days? No problem, you can come two weekends in a row to train directly with our knowledgeable staff
Hybrid Training - Coming in 2023
Launching in 2023. You will soon be able to complete all of the theory online and then come to our facility for two-days of fun and interactive practical training.
4-Day In-Person Training
Come to our facility, meet our trainers and have a blast while learning everything you need to know to launch your new career in Equine Assisted Learning
2x 2-Day In-Person Taining - Coming in 2023
Can't come to our facility for 4 consecutive days? No problem, you can come two weekends in a row to train directly with our knowledgeable staff
Hybrid Training - Coming in 2023
Launching in 2023. You will soon be able to complete all of the theory online and then come to our facility for two-days of fun and interactive practical training.
Choose A Date & Pay Deposit
Once approved, you can simply register by following these links and choosing the date that works for you. A 50% deposit is required upon registration with the remaining 50% due 90 days before your start date.
What’s Included
H.T.C.C. Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator Certification provides participants with business training and information so participants can begin their new careers immediately!
Theoretical
Theory-based lessons in a classroom setting will teach graduates how to incorporate Equine Assisted Learning into their equine facilities, how to strategically integrate their skill sets and training into their new E.A.L. practice, and how to launch an E.A.L. business. Theory-based lessons include:
- How to teach psychoeducational material
- Facilitating versus Teaching
- How to facilitate individual, group and co-facilitated sessions
- Understanding Horses and Horse Language / Behaviour
- Which Populations to Work With
- Benefits of Individual and Group E.A.L. programs
- How to Co-Facilitate E.A.L.
- How to Choose & Maintaining Quality Horses
- How to Start Your E.A.L. Practice today
– Important and Mandatory Steps to Starting Your Business
– Insurance
– Waivers
– Liability Releases - How to Find Clients
- Which Government and Non-Government Organizations to Contact
- Branding Your Business
- Launching Your Business
AND SO, SO MUCH MORE!
Practical
Theory-based lessons in a classroom setting will teach graduates how to incorporate Equine Assisted Learning into their equine facilities, how to strategically integrate their skill sets and training into their new E.A.L. practice, and how to launch an E.A.L. business. Theory-based lessons include:
- How to teach psychoeducational material
- Facilitating versus Teaching
- How to facilitate individual, group and co-facilitated sessions
- Understanding Horses and Horse Language / Behaviour
- Which Populations to Work With
- Benefits of Individual and Group E.A.L. programs
- How to Co-Facilitate E.A.L.
- How to Choose & Maintaining Quality Horses
- How to Start Your E.A.L. Practice today
– Important and Mandatory Steps to Starting Your Business
– Insurance
– Waivers
– Liability Releases - How to Find Clients
- Which Government and Non-Government Organizations to Contact
- Branding Your Business
- Launching Your Business
AND SO, SO MUCH MORE!
Ongoing Support
Graduates will go home with a package of everything they need to immediately start their Equine Assisted Learning Program. Your take-home package will include:
- Complete bound manual of exercises which includes:
- 15 ground-only ‘games’ and how to use them
- 3 Group Plans
- USB with the following:
- all handouts from the training
- useful handouts and homework for clients
- helpful practice information
- review of peer-reviewed research articles
Your Investment
2025 Prices
Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator Certificate
- • Applicants must be approved before registering
- • 4- Day Theoretical & Practical Training
- • Ongoing support pacakge
- • 50% to reserve spot, 50% on due date
- • Includes $500 non-refundable admin fee
- • 120+ days before date = 100% refunded (-$500)
- • 91 – 120 days before date = 50% refundable (-$500)
- • 90 days or less before date = not refundable
Horsemanship Training Program
- • Must be approved for EAT Certification Programs before registering
- • 3-Day Intensive, Hands-On Training
- • Graduates will be approved to register for EAT Certification Training Program
- • Paid upon registration
- • Includes $500 non-refundable admin fee
- • 120+ days before date = 100% refundable (-$500)
- • 91 – 120 days before date = 50% refundable (-$500)
- • 90 days or less before date = not refundable
Apply Now
Apply for your spot in our 2025 programs now. Spaces are limited and programs fill quickly. Once we receive your application we will process it within 2 weeks and inform you of your approval status.
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