Basic Training Registration
Attendance at all training dates is required for certification completion.
Gain actionable, practical skills from the 3 online training sessions and 1 day of experiential equine exercises.
Deep dive into specific topics such as PTS/D and PTG (Post Traumatic Growth), Transition Stress, Moral Injury, TBI, Navigating post-service benefits, etc.
For individual and/or group consultant sessions, or as speakers at your training, conference, or event.
10% of proceeds go to the Operation Equine Sponsorship Fund where veterans and family members directly benefit through no to low cost services.
Additionally, we understand that many professionals and organizations must prioritize their time, resources, and budget. Because we are passionate about what we do and why we do it, we offer a 10% military and student discount to participants, and will partner with you to work within your organization’s budget and priorities.
NBCC CE credits available soon
Although there are many different kinds of modalities that partner with horses towards goals such as increasing self-confidence, acquiring self-awareness skills, and improving communication, EAP/L takes the work deeper by facilitating this work through a licensed mental health practitioner and a certified Equine Specialist. All EAP/L work is practiced from the ground. (www.eagala.org).
EGE stands for the respectful integration of horses into human learning and development…The Equine Guided Educator creates an experiential, supportive learning environment for participants to learn about themselves, heal what has been broken, and re-connect to what has heart and meaning through interactive experiences with horses. (Arianna Strozzi Mazzucchi)
… Address symptoms of PTS/D and encourage PTG (Post-Traumatic Growth); improve communication, relationships, and feelings of self-worth; address feelings of grief and loss; teach skills and tools to decrease anxiety, stress, manage anger, and give participants opportunities for deeper purpose and meaning.
For training purposes, we work with horses for the enhanced and heightened experiential learning process. When we are physically engaged in the learning process rather than passively listening or reading, we are more likely to remember what it is we learned. Additionally, when we are more emotionally engaged in the material we are learning, we are also more apt to remember the information when we need it. That’s where the horses come in.
"When inside the arena, all the work is done on the ground with the horses front and center, deliberately unhindered, and allowed to interact with the client as they wish. This creates a space for the client -- with the support of the professional facilitators – to reflect, project, and make deep connections."
"This course is helpful to those who didn't serve."
"The entire training was so valuable! I will cherish the insights about how to ground and connect with our bodies and the parallels between horses and Veterans."
"I really felt everything we went through are things I will experience when working with people and also in my own personal life. I think I made some great bonds with the horses and it really helped me open up."
"The Trainers are highly knowledgeable and competent in military competency and equine integration. I learned so much around Military culture and feel more confident being able to step in and work with the military population."
"I was surprised how far I was pushed out of my comfort zone and very thankful that I was."
"The most valuable thing I learned during this training is paying attention to what is going on with my body and mind, as well as how the horses were reacting."
"I enjoyed the introduction of Vets, families, and peers as all being a part of the process and how much being in the military affects everyone close to them. It became a bigger picture to me and opened my eyes to how much Vets are affected, as well as the tying the culture of military [the transition of] the civilian world."
"The Training was great! Always helpful to sit with others and listen and learn to get a flavour of the humanness in the pain and struggle."
"There are so many ways to help Vets and this is one really good way to touch the Vet and meet them where they're at and to [help them] move forward."
"Incredible opportunity to better understand the integration of veterans with horses. Please don't stop offering this opportunity."
They served us with excellence. We support them with excellence