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Equine Encounters

These sessions involve a dynamic partnership between the participant, the horse, and an equine specialist.  Equine Encounters is not a riding class, but instead a safe place for the participant to experience personal growth and self-discovery. Equine Encounters provides a nontraditional and effective method to help participants to observe and develop effective relationship skills. The focus is on interacting with horses and learning to interpret feedback they provide to us. These classes are empowering and life-changing for all individuals who participate. 

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Equine Assisted Learning

Equine Assisted Learning

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a method of teaching life skills and behavior regulation by working beside, and developing a relationship with horses.

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There are multiple benefits to be gained from partnering with horses in this way. Those who seek this experience can expect some of the following outcomes:
 

  • Building confidence

  • A better understanding of oneself and others

  • Connecting to nature while increasing self-esteem and improving coping skills

  • Engaging in activities that promote mindfulness and encourage connection with the horses and staff

 

EAL lessons are conducted by a Certified Equine Specialist and a trained volunteer. These sessions can be done individually or in a group setting. EAL effectively engages youth and adults in a supportive environment where they can develop social skills, improve communication, and experience the unconditional acceptance and sense of accomplishment that comes from working with horses. 

 

$40 - $80 per session varies by session length

Private classes are $50/30 mins and $100/60 mins
Scholarships Available

Daphna - A Participant's Story

PLEASE NOTE

Courageous Connections is not structured to provide crisis interventions. If you are in crisis or considering suicide please contact 911 or the Suicide Hotline at 988 immediately.

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