Equine Assisted Learning Foundations
From Activities to Transformation
Many people enter Equine Assisted Learning with a collection of activities, exercises, and ideas. Yet the most impactful programs are not defined by the activities themselves, but by the learning that emerges through thoughtful facilitation, intentional design, and meaningful interaction with the horse.
Equine Assisted Learning Foundations provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and framework necessary to create safe, ethical, and effective learning experiences that promote personal growth, leadership, communication, teamwork, self-awareness, and life skills development.
Designed for equine professionals, educators, therapeutic riding instructors, mental health professionals, program staff, and aspiring facilitators, this workshop explores the core principles that distinguish Equine Assisted Learning from recreation, horsemanship instruction, and other equine-related activities.
Participants leave with a deeper understanding of how to create experiences that foster discovery, reflection, insight, and lasting change.
More Than Activities
Successful Equine Assisted Learning is not about having the perfect activity.
It is about understanding how horses influence the learning process, how participants construct meaning from their experiences, and how facilitators create the conditions for learning to occur.
Throughout the workshop, participants engage in experiential activities, guided discussions, demonstrations, and practical applications designed to bridge theory and practice.
Whether you are new to Equine Assisted Learning or seeking to strengthen your existing facilitation skills, this workshop provides a foundation upon which effective programs can be built.
Participants Will Explore
• The principles and philosophy of Equine Assisted Learning
• The role of the horse as an active partner in the learning process
• The Horse-First approach to ethical program design
• Facilitation versus instruction: understanding the difference
• The COASTER Framework for lesson and program development
• Designing activities that align with participant goals
• Observation, reflection, and processing techniques
• Creating meaningful learning experiences rather than simply completing tasks
• Risk management, professionalism, and ethical considerations
• Building participant engagement and supporting successful outcomes
Ideal For
• Equine Professionals
• Therapeutic Riding Instructors
• Equine Specialists
• Educators
• Program Staff
• Mental Health Professionals
• Aspiring EAL Facilitators
• Anyone interested in incorporating experiential learning with horses
Available Formats
This workshop may be delivered:
• Virtually via Zoom
• At the Veritas Equine Assisted Learning Institute facility
• At your organization or training location
Investment
Starting at $1,295
Program fees vary based on customization, group size, location, and delivery format.
Contact us for a customized proposal.
Continuing Education Opportunities
As a PATH International Education Partner, Veritas Equine Assisted Learning Institute can customize workshop content to align with organizational goals and professional development requirements.
PATH International Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available when programs are structured to meet applicable criteria. CEU eligibility and credit hours are determined based upon the final contracted program design.
Complimentary Access to a unique roundtable discussion group:
Veritas Facilitator Diamond Table™
Workshop participants receive complimentary access to the Veritas Facilitator Diamond Table™, a monthly online discussion forum designed to support ongoing professional growth and connection.
Our Vision
At Veritas, we believe Equine Assisted Learning is most effective when it honors both the horse and the participant.
Our vision is to develop facilitators who understand that meaningful learning cannot be forced, scripted, or manufactured. It emerges through awareness, observation, relationship, thoughtful facilitation, and respect for the horse as a partner in the process.
This workshop is the beginning of that journey.
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