Preparation for the Start Button
Preparing a horse for the Start Button is a great way to help the horse have a choice in behaviors.
Stop Treat Mugging / Boundaries
Teaching a horse to understand how to receive positive reinforcement while respecting boundaries and personal space.
2 Horses Turning Together
Teaching horses to walk and turn together can assist with helping participants learn problem solving, patience, cooperation, compromise, teamwork, empathy and communication skills.
Teaching a Horse Their Name and “Here”
Teaching a horse to know when you have called them by name and when you want them to draw near can be used to start a conversation about hearing the voice of God and drawing close to Him.
2 Horses Walking Together
Teaching horses to walk together can be a great way to introduce skills such as cooperation, compromise, teamwork, communication and empathy.
EAL Activity: Learning to Lead
This is a unique problem solving Equine Assisted Learning activity that can be done with groups or individuals.
The Boomerang Step #3
The boomerang can motivate a horse to want to be with us. It’s also a great activity for a participant to understand better their relationship to Christ. This video teaches the “send” or step #3.
EAL Activity: Catch Your Horse / Horse Catch You
This is an Equine Assisted Learning activity that can be done with groups or individuals.
The Differences Between EAL and Horsemanship
Learn the differences between Equine Assisted Learning and Horsemanship. Both can be used to help people grow and make positive changes in their lives.
Horsemanship Activity: Have Your Horse Catch You
This video demonstrates how to get your horse to catch you. There is a practical application at the end to help you relate this process to participant’s life or relationship with the Lord.