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Equine Assisted Learning

What can we learn from horses?

  • Equine Assisted Team Building and leadership training causes lasting changes that won't soon be forgotten.
  • Experiential learning has been proven by experts to be retained.
  • Experiential learning reveals and improves barriers to communication.
  • Provides insight into group dynamic.
  • Provides an appreciation for differences and diversity.
  • Improves personal awareness and focus on communication skills.
  • Provides a motivational learning environment because you are engaged!
  • Teaches empathy and willingness to accept responsibility.
equine-assisted learning

Why Horses?

When horses are allowed to live naturally in herds and family groups, every horse is important and has a job and a responsibility to the herd. The horses figure this out. That's what happens to people when they participate in these Equine Assisted Programs. People learn who they are being and find their own individual strengths!

  • Self discovery and self awareness come to the human when interacting with the horse whose language is unspoken.
  • A horse gives a willing participant instant, honest feedback without the perceived fear of judgment or rejection.
  • Learn to be assertive without being confrontational. Experience team building and leadership skills.

Who could benefit from equine assisted growth and learning?

Everyone! Individuals, children, families, couples, sport teams, committees and boards of all kinds and corporations that are looking to improve communication, leadership and creativity. In fact people of all ages can grow and learn by being in the company of horses.

We will customize a program for you and your group. The following is a sample to assist you to know what is available. (Check back often to see additional samples)

Programs Offered:

All of our programs are designed to fully engage the whole person, mind and body.

Cowboy Poetry

We are really excited to offer this cutting edge program for those in grades 4-8. This 13 week program teaches positive life skills found in the magnificent horses and the non- threatening and unfamiliar environment of our farm. This curriculum, created by Strides to Success is being used in school systems throughout the USA. The essential life lessons in this program are:

  1. Respect
  2. Creative thinking
  3. Alertness
  4. Imagination
  5. Choices
  6. Thriftiness
  7. Punctuality
  8. Attitude
  9. Honesty
  10. Courage
  11. Sportsmanship
  12. Integrity
  13. Celebration

Call today to set up a presentation.

Journey of the Spirit Horse

This exciting 24 week program is ideal for middle school and up. Journey of the Spirit horse was created by Strides for Success in 2006, for students that are at-risk of failing in the traditional school setting due to failing grades, negative behaviors, suspensions, low attendance or even expulsion.. It is a strength based approach to teaching positive life skills encouraging developmental assets. The pathway to success in these life lessons are the majestic horses. This is equine facilitated learning.

The lessons:

  1. Rules and Expectations
  2. Respect
  3. Relationships
  4. Trust
  5. Responsibility
  6. Leadership
  7. Honesty
  8. Courage
  9. Kindness
  10. Self-Control
  11. Setting Goals
  12. Preparation
  13. Productivity
  14. Determination
  15. Sportsmanship
  16. Friendship
  17. Tolerance & Diversity
  18. Compassion & Caring
  19. Forgiveness
  20. Fairness
  21. Cooperation
  22. Citizenship
  23. Integrity
  24. Celebration

Call today to set up a presentation for your school! 609-617-2765

Check back frequently as we continue to add programs samples.

info@equineassistedtherapyofnj.org
609-617-2765
Dream Park of Gloucester County
400 Route 130 South
Logan Twp, NJ 08085