We offer online and in-person training programs and educational resources to individuals and organizations who aspire to leverage their horses for God’s greater purpose. Together we apply our past learnings and trusted approach, empowering you to transform your life as well as the lives of individuals and families in your local community through your own program.
Restoration and Hope
Restoration and Hope
We offer online and in-person training programs and educational resources to individuals and organizations who aspire to leverage their horses for God’s greater purpose. Together we apply our past learnings and trusted approach, empowering you to transform your life as well as the lives of individuals and families in your local community through your own program.
Strategy
BIBLICALLY-BASED
EQUINE ASSISTED TRAINING
sharing our experiences with a biblically-based model for equine training, equine and human psychology and equine assisted therapy and learning
employment of Biblical hermeneutics to evaluate content and discern sound scripture application
exclusive focus on serving individuals and organizations in a faith-based approach
offering unique insights and learning opportunities for spiritual maturity through equine assisted training and therapy
TRAINING PROGRAMS AND
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
optimizing output by utilizing high-quality online learning platforms
experienced interpersonal training experts leading in-person groups (coming soon)
essential ongoing and up-to-date education and resource development
PAST LEARNINGS AND
TRUSTED APPROACH
we rely on our keen industry insight and domain knowledge about equine assisted programming, curriculum development, Biblical knowledge and equine psychology, training and application
our proprietary biblically- sound methodology provides eternal solutions
our methodology is proven having served more than 5,000 people to date with a high rate of success as indicated by participants themselves
EMPOWERING OTHERS
training and resources supplement an individual’s or organization’s learning styles, adding an easy-to-implement fresh approach
our approach shepherds a person or organization in relative and new ways, providing continuing education over a lifetime
Strategy
BIBLICALLY-BASED
EQUINE ASSISTED TRAINING
sharing our experiences with a biblically-based model for equine training, equine and human psychology and equine assisted therapy and learning
employment of Biblical hermeneutics to evaluate content and discern sound scripture application
exclusive focus on serving individuals and organizations in a faith-based approach
offering unique insights and learning opportunities for spiritual maturity through equine assisted training and therapy
TRAINING PROGRAMS AND
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
optimizing output by utilizing high-quality online learning platforms
experienced interpersonal training experts leading in-person groups (coming soon)
essential ongoing and up-to-date education and resource development
PAST LEARNINGS AND
TRUSTED APPROACH
we rely on our keen industry insight and domain knowledge about equine assisted programming, curriculum development, Biblical knowledge and equine psychology, training and application
our proprietary biblically- sound methodology provides eternal solutions
our methodology is proven having served more than 5,000 people to date with a high rate of success as indicated by participants themselves
EMPOWERING OTHERS
training and resources supplement an individual’s or organization’s learning styles, adding an easy-to-implement fresh approach
our approach shepherds a person or organization in relative and new ways, providing continuing education over a lifetime
Our Impact
Over the past 15 years, we’ve implemented our biblically-based equine assisted therapy and learning programs with great success. Not only have we rehabilitated and gained the partnership of more than twenty horses but the impact on our participants is profound. The below stats speak for themselves. It is our desire to continue this kingdom impact by sharing our proven process with others throughout the world.
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%
report an increase in
their self-worth (identity
in Christ)
0
%
report a decrease in at
least one behavioral
problem
0
%
report a decrease in
school suspensions
Our Impact
Over the past 15 years, we’ve implemented our biblically-based equine assisted therapy and learning programs with great success. Not only have we rehabilitated and gained the partnership of more than twenty horses but the impact on our participants is profound. The below stats speak for themselves. It is our desire to continue this kingdom impact by sharing our proven process with others throughout the world.
0
%
report an increase in
their self-worth (identity
in Christ)
0
%
report a decrease in at
least one behavioral
problem
0
%
report a decrease in
school suspensions
Leadership
ASHLEY BOSWELL, Founder
As a warrior in His Kingdom’s Cavalry, my first love is for my Great Counselor and Good Shepherd. Every opportunity listed below is from Him and my prayer is that I use these experiences and knowledge to draw others closer to Him.
- More than 15 years of equine assisted learning, programming and curriculum development
- Facilitated 4,000+ equine assisted learning and therapy sessions
- Former certification in EAGALA as mental health professional and equine specialist
- Former member of EAGALA and PATH
- B.A. in Communications from UNC-Chapel Hill
- Master’s degree in Christian Counseling from Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C.
- PhD candidate in Christian Counseling through the National Christian Counselors Association
- Ordained Minister
- Emma Massingale
- Mustang Maddy
- Sylvia Zerbini-Cavalia
- David Lichman
- Dan James
- Marijke de Jong, Straightness Training
- Karen Rohlf, Dressage Naturally
- Pat and Linda Parelli
- Extreme Mustang Makeover Competitor 2017 (watch the training of a wild mustang from start to finish)
Leadership
ASHLEY BOSWELL, Founder
As a warrior in His Kingdom’s Cavalry, my first love is for my Great Counselor and Good Shepherd. Every opportunity listed below is from Him and my prayer is that I use these experiences and knowledge to draw others closer to Him.
- More than 15 years of equine assisted learning, programming and curriculum development
- Facilitated 4,000+ equine assisted learning and therapy sessions
- Former certification in EAGALA as mental health professional and equine specialist
- Former member of EAGALA and PATH
- B.A. in Communications from UNC-Chapel Hill
- Master’s degree in Christian Counseling from Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C.
- PhD candidate in Christian Counseling through the National Christian Counselors Association
- Ordained Minister
- Emma Massingale
- Mustang Maddy
- Sylvia Zerbini-Cavalia
- David Lichman
- Dan James
- Marijke de Jong, Straightness Training
- Karen Rohlf, Dressage Naturally
- Pat and Linda Parelli
- Extreme Mustang Makeover Competitor 2017 (watch the training of a wild mustang from start to finish)
Courses
COURSE ONE
Eight Core Principles for Leveraging Your Horse to Transform Lives
This course provides an in-depth look at the core principles necessary to provide a biblically-based equine assisted program. Whether you’re new to the field or you’re already providing equine assisted programs, this course will transform your approach. The following eight principles can be applied in any program, environment or modality: safety, HOLYistic healing, emotional intelligence, power in process, horse and human connection, eternal perspective, revelation elevation and discernment.
Instructor Certification
Instructor Certification
The Shepherd Method (6-Week Intensive)
The 6-week certification course provides practical application tools, techniques and skills for conducting a biblically-based equine assisted session with participants. This proven method can be used with any type of equine assisted session including therapy, learning, mentoring, recreational riding and therapeutic riding. We accept a limited number of students in this certification course.
Courses
COURSE ONE
Eight Core Principles for Leveraging Your Horse to Transform Lives
This course provides an in-depth look at the core principles necessary to provide a biblically-based equine assisted program. Whether you’re new to the field or you’re already providing equine assisted programs, this course will transform your approach. The following eight principles can be applied in any program, environment or modality: safety, HOLYistic healing, emotional intelligence, power in process, horse and human connection, eternal perspective, revelation elevation and discernment.
COURSE TWO
The Shepherd Method
This course provides practical application tools, techniques and skills for conducting a biblically-based equine assisted session with participants. This proven method can be used with any type of equine assisted session including therapy, learning, mentoring, recreational riding and therapeutic riding.
Instructor Certification
Instructor Certification
6-Week Intensive
Our Beta Instructor Certification Course in biblically-based equine assisted programs is ready! We are accepting a limited number of students in this intensive 6-week course. For more information please contact us directly.
Membership
Our Shepherd Academy membership gives you access to a growing library of training videos suitable for all levels, whether you are new to the field or already providing biblically-based equine assisted programming. Additionally, you will have access to live Q&A sessions with Ashley and our private Facebook group.
Membership
Our Shepherd Academy membership gives you access to a growing library of training videos suitable for all levels, whether you are new to the field or already providing biblically-based equine assisted programming. Additionally, you will have access to live Q&A sessions with Ashley and our private Facebook group.
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