Spirit Ridge Equine Center
Equine Assisted Learning
EAL Application 
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a relationship between human and horse and is used as a mirror to promote exploration of feelings and behaviors, and to enhance and teach healthy life skills. Equine assisted learning can include personal growth and development workshops and classes, including team building and experiential opportunities designed to improve self knowledge and skills in the areas of communication, confidence, healthy conflict resolution, teamwork and leadership skills, effective parenting, and relationship building. EAL is offered to families, corporations, youth groups and schools. No horse experience is needed for EAL
Horses offer hope and encouragement. All ages of clients, whether they are having trouble with relationships, trouble with school, or trouble with life, see something with horses many have never experienced before - love and acceptance. Almost everyone walks away having learned lessons in hope, trust and respect that can be applied to everyday life and relationships. Horses are large and powerful, which creates an environment for a person to overcome fear and develop confidence. Accomplishing a task involving a horse provides a person with tools that he or she can take into the "real world" when challenged with other difficult situations in life.
Benefits of EAL
Respect for self and others
Improved communication and social skills
Boundary setting
Empathy towards others
Self control and confidence
Responsibility and accountability
Problem solving and cooperation
Honesty and trust
All instructor, therapists and teachers are certified with: Eagala and OK Corral Series
Horses offer hope and encouragement. All ages of clients, whether they are having trouble with relationships, trouble with school, or trouble with life, see something with horses many have never experienced before - love and acceptance. Almost everyone walks away having learned lessons in hope, trust and respect that can be applied to everyday life and relationships. Horses are large and powerful, which creates an environment for a person to overcome fear and develop confidence. Accomplishing a task involving a horse provides a person with tools that he or she can take into the "real world" when challenged with other difficult situations in life.
Benefits of EAL
Respect for self and others
Improved communication and social skills
Boundary setting
Empathy towards others
Self control and confidence
Responsibility and accountability
Problem solving and cooperation
Honesty and trust
All instructor, therapists and teachers are certified with: Eagala and OK Corral Series
- Breaks down defense barriers
- Time effective
- Challenges students in a non-threatening manner
- The horse is a non-judgmental, honest friend
- Promotes a motivating learning environment
- Builds the therapeutic relationship
- Enhances problem-solving skills
- Provides immediate cause-and-effect situations
- Decreases feelings of hopelessness
- Stimulates creativity
- Encourages responsibility
- Captivates and holds attention
- Helps teach empathy
- Empowers and gives a sense of control over self
- Develops social skills
- Teaches better communication skills
- Promotes both teamwOur Staff and Therapists are all certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy with Eagala and OK Corral.
