How can Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) be used?
Here are a few ways that equine assisted learning can be used
Child one-to-one Equine Assisted Learning
Equine Assisted Learning is a new and innovative way for children and young people to engage in learning. Sessions happen mostly outdoors with the horses and can cover all aspects of the curriculum from literacy and numeracy to history and science.
Learners take part in ground-based activities with the horses, there is no riding.
Sessions run all year round and start at one hour a week or more frequently depending on the needs of the child.
We cater for children and young people who are not taking part in any formal education as well as supporting those who are in school.
Many learners prefer their sessions to be on a one-to-one basis, but we do offer sessions for groups of up to four learners at a time. Each learner has a development plan with objectives that are appropriate and measurable to the individual.
Adult one-to-one Equine Assisted Learning
Our equine assisted wellbeing sessions for adults offer a safe space for emotional processing and self-discovery by connecting with our rescued equines. These sessions improve wellbeing and build resilience.
Each participant receives hourly structured, ground-based, interactive equine assisted wellbeing sessions with one of our horses or ponies and individual support from one of our facilitators. Activities may include grooming, mindfulness activities and leading on longer walks on our beautiful sites. Previous experience with equines is not necessary to benefit from these sessions.
Group workshops
Our Equine Assisted Learning programme is also suited to corporate clients who are looking to develop their communication skills and leadership qualities. The programme is suitable for team building which improves morale and boosts mental health through mindfulness.
Energise, empower and engage with an unforgettable workshop for your team.
Join a small group of executives and focus not only on leadership and team building, but have your own profound and personal experience. This is an incredible, experiential learning method that will take you outside of the office and into the arena for a completely new way of relating yo yourself and your colleagues.