What is Equine Assisted Learning(EAL)?

What is EAL?

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is more than just a learning experience; it's a journey of personal discovery and growth that happens with the help of our gentle equine partners. Imagine stepping into an environment where horses, with their incredible sensitivity and intuition, become your guides in uncovering insights about your behavior, emotions, and patterns of communication.

This isn't your typical classroom or workshop setting. Instead, it's a safe and nurturing space where you can explore and develop your social-emotional skills, leadership qualities, and ability to work effectively within a team. Our sessions are crafted to be as engaging and supportive as possible, ensuring that you feel comfortable and confident as you embark on this unique path of learning.

Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of yourself, enhance your personal relationships, or gain a competitive edge in your professional life, EAL offers a profound and transformative experience. It's not just about learning from the horses; it's about discovering your potential and unlocking the best version of yourself. Join us, and let's take this remarkable journey together.

Benefits of EAL?

Improved social skills
Empathy and relationship skills
Distress tolerance
Confidence and self esteem
Reducing stress
Boundary setting
Promoting movement and activity
Meaningful connection
Proven scientific benefits of mindfulness
Increased attention
Problem solving
Connection with nature

Who attends EAL?

Children and adolescents
NDIS Participants
Neurologically diverse clients
Corporate Teams
Leaders and Managers
Organisations
Personal Development clients
School groups
And more

Why Horses

Horses are beautiful, intelligent, sensitive, and strong beings who can evoke strong feelings in clients or engage clients in the learning process.

Calm and healthy horses can assist in co-regulating a client's nervous system, can model healthy living and expression of feelings, as well as offering non-judgmental safety and trust.

Horses can offer unique bio feedback and hold clients in a way traditional learning environments cannot. The natural environment can also contribute positively to learning outcomes for clients.

What does this look like?

Observation of horses
Meeting with horses at liberty
Lead-line experiences including touching, grooming, and leading
Liberty leading (leading horses without a
lead rope)
Led-mounted/ riding
Creative activities with horses

Why choose Equineistic NT

Certified Practitioner

As certified practitioners of The Equine Psychotherapy Institute (EPI) experienced in facilitating Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) sessions, we ensure a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all participants. The EPI provides pioneering and world-class programs developed and led by a faculty of education experts, including clinical social work, psychology, counseling, psychotherapy, and somatic trauma specialists.

Holistic Approach

I believe in a holistic approach to personal development. Our sessions integrate the wisdom of horses with evidence-based practices to cater to diverse needs.

Tailored Experience

Engaging in hands-on activities with horses, which provide immediate feedback and reflective moments that foster self-awareness and growth. Every EAL session is tailored to meet the unique requirements and objectives of the participants, ensuring a personalized and impactful learning experience.

Lived experience

Having lived experience, I personally understand the therapeutic power of human-horse connections and how they can guide individuals toward self-discovery, emotional resilience, and authentic growth and awareness. This understanding allows me to approach my work with a deep sense of empathy, knowledge & Passion.

Commitment to Personal and professional development

Commitment to providing unique and experiential Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) programs. I always strive to continuously develop and expand on my skills to better serve my clients. Your satisfaction and well-being are my top priorities, and I am committed to staying updated and improving as a facilitator.

Qualifications and Experience in community service sector

I hold certifications such as First Aid Certificate, Mental Health First Aid, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Clearance, Police clearance, Working with Children's Card (Ochre Card), Mandatory reporting, and cultural awareness.

In addition, I am a Mind Blank, Tuning into teens, and love bites facilitator.

Utilizing nearly a decade of combined experience in promoting child and family wellbeing and mental health, and serving as a Coordinator for a domestic violence service.

EQUINISTIC NT

209 Lansdowne road, Katherine NT

0467508855

Acknowledgement of Country

We respectfully acknowledge and honour the Dagoman, Jawoyn and Wardaman People of the Katherine region and recognise the continuation of culture, connection to lands, water and country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

We committed to embracing diversity. We welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation, gender, and gender identity.