EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING

CONNECTING WITH HORSES

Our certified FEEL practitioner, Sherrie, will guide you through the core principles of Equine Assisted Learning. With these techniques you will be able to better communicate with your horse and experience the therapeautic benefits of horse and human connection.

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EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING

Equine therapy

Equines are sentient beings with feelings, thoughts, emotions, memories, and empathetic abilities.  Equines can be active facilitators, evoking emotions in those who work with and around them.  Horses will attune to the clients and pay attention to their emotional state and body language.  Horses actually listen to us at a much different and deeper level.  The horse responds in the moment, to the current connection.

Using the FEEL technique (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning)®  the participant is in the center of their own experience with the horse as the teacher.  Our practitioner facilitates their learning by providing observation and feedback.

Using mindfulness techniques, people learn more effectively as they find their own answers from within instead of seeking answers from an expert.  The horses go straight to the heart of the matter and bring about positive change.

The horses engage us in Experiential Learning – learning by doing. It is a process through which individuals gain knowledge, acquire skills, and enhance values from direct experience.  

It has been said that horse-assisted learning can effect change more rapidly.  One of the reasons that instead of actively seeking to intellectually resolve past issues, new patterns of thoughts, feelings, and somatic experiences are being created and strengthened.

  • hORSE-ASSISTED lEARNING
  • Non-verbal communication
  • mindfulness + oPENESS
  • Horse + HUman connection
  • emotional awareness
  • Equine TherapY

We recommend dressing for the weather and wearing closed-toe shoes.

Schedule your equine assisted learning session

All of our equine assisted learning sessions are specifically designed for each individual at any age, and are done on the ground with the horse at liberty.

Each session is 90 minutes.

*No horse experience is necessary

Please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes.

“Horsemanship is the art of mastering our own movements, thoughts, emotions and behavior. Not the horses.

-Mark Rashid

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a series of techniques that encourage both human + horse interaction, communication, and bond building the brings about growth and change in the human. It is often referred to as Equine Assisted Therapy or Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Absolutely not. EAL is involves unmounted techniques. This means that you will not be riding the horse, but rather interacting from the ground.

No horse riding experience is necessary.

Absolutely. Our EAL sessions are availabe for anyone 5 or older. We offer kid day camps, teen camps, group / corporate sessions, and even private classes for those seeking a one-on-one experience.

Equine therapy dates back to the times when horses were used for therapeutic riding in ancient Greek literature. Orbasis of ancient Lydia documented the therapeutic value of riding in 600 B.C. In 1946, Equine Therapy was introduced in Scandinavia after an outbreak of poliomyelitis.

The Unbridled Discovery Farm is located in Dewdney, BC.

36936 McKamey Rd, Mission, BC V2V 6T1

Of course! While many of the sessions will overlap in terms of material the best learning experience comes from repetition and practice with the animals. In order to experience fullest therapeautic benefits we recommend multiple sessions to help both you and horse build a deep connection.

Testimonials

What People are Saying

Our clients love our FEEL sessions and enjoy interacting with our farm animals

“This was a profound workshop. I came into this with no real expectations other than to be present – I’m leaving with a light heart and a new sense of purpose. Thank you!”
Amanda thompson
Fraser Valley, BC
“I was skeptic, but going has helped me understand more of what I am going through. I feel lighter in the heart now, than I did when I arrived.”
Lesa Matsymchuk
Fraser Valley, BC
“Worth the time! You will be amazed at what you learn.”
Mazoll Kolvyn
Fraser Valley, BC
“I came to the workshop completely unknowing and without any expectation. Some of the direction didn’t seem completely clear, but as the day progressed it became evident that we were all growing energetically!
Monecce
Fraser Valley, BC
“What a great way to spend a Sunday filling up on fresh air, connecting and grounding with animals while encouraging healthy new connections and friendships. It’s very affordable too! Highly recommend!”
Christina
Fraser Valley, BC
“The love and concern of the facilitators is so sincere, any pain you come with will be eased.”
Donna
Fraser Valley, BC

INTERESTED IN OUR FEEL SESSIONS?

WE HOST DAY CAMPS, TEEN GROUP SESSIONS, CORPORATE WORKSHOPS, AS WELL AS SEVERAL TYPES OF INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS. PLEASE CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER.
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