Equine Facilitated Wellness
"A horse will teach you if you'll listen" - Ray Hunt
About
Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) is a hands-on learning approach that teaches essential life skills through fun and engaging group activities with horses.
EAL is unmounted and no prior horse experience is necessary.
Programs
Our building block curriculum focuses on one objective at a time. Programs can be designed as single workshops or as part of a multi-week program, building on previous sessions.
Hoof in Hand’s client centered approach is versatile and can be tailored to the specific needs, abilities and learning objectives of your group.
Testimonials
“Hoof in Hand has skilled facilitators who understands diverse learning needs and can connect, lead and listen in an inspiring way. I fully trusted that my neuro-diverse child was being supported in a meaningful and engaging way”.
— Home school Parent multi-week youth program“My students came out (of the 6 weeks hoof in hand youth program) with much confidence and empathy. Some of my boys are much calmer now. They seem more confident and willing to deal with issues” …. “Many students are now speaking to each other in a different and more positive capacity”.
— Teacher grade 6-7 Multi-week youth program“I have never done something like that before and didn't realize the impact of accessing my own sense of calm via a horse!”
— Team building and professional development - 1 Day Adult Workshop“I noticed the students were very respectful of the other students and the horses. Their communication skills improved significantly (throughout the multi-week program)”.
— Indigenous support worker, multi-week youth program“Many kids in our area do not get to interact with horses, despite being in a community of ranches and rodeos. Hoof in Hand made this opportunity special by creating a safe learning space for kids to yes, learn about horses but the amazing connection experience they leave with is meaningful in a different way. Every class was opened with clarity and intention and closed with check-ins and debriefs”.
— Home school Parent Multi-week youth program“My class learned to build relationships amongst each other, develop communication skills and take on leadership skills”.
— Teacher Grade 6-5 Multi-week youth program