EAL is a non-therapy skills-based service that focuses on teaching life skills, social skills, communication skills, or leadership skills Equine-assisted learning (EAL) is a non-therapy skills-based service that focuses on teaching life skills, social skills, communication skills, or leadership skills while facilitating personal growth and increased self-awareness through both mounted and non-moun
ted interactions with horses. Benefits of EAL:
•teaches empathy and willingness to accept responsibility while developing healthy relationships
•improves personal awareness while enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills
•provides an opportunity to attain immediate, honest and observable feedback with cause and effect situations
•promotes patience while considering the needs and views of others
•provides an opportunity to empower individuals to expand personal comfort zones while building confidence & self esteem
•challenges participants in a non-judgmental way
•develops personal work ethics, responsibility& appropriate assertiveness
•observe the nature of the horse and realize its importance to social success
•learn the importance of hierarchy and appreciating the value of community
•provides an appreciation for differences and diversity
•engages in discussion & activities to learn more about the horse & themselves
•encourages impulse control while improving decision making skills
•provides opportunities to immediately practice new skills
