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WHAT IS EAL?	EAL – Equine Assisted Learning programs use horses in interactive activities with people for human personal growth & skills development. Trained Facilitators & participants, with their horses as partners, work together in a collaborative experiential learning process to facilitate change. Activities involve interacting & connecting with horses & ponies in a problem solving endeavour. The activities are designed to explore challenges in life. All activities are NON-RIDING activities. NO horse experience is necessary EAL is suitable for all ages & fitness levels EAL is a fun way to learn & grow!
WHY USE HORSES?	Horses inspire our capacity for self awareness & connection with others It is our body language that most closely reflects our underlying beliefs that influence how we operate in our relationships. Horses & ponies are sensitive to & tune into people's nonverbal (body) language. They respond to what we do & how we feel. Horses give unconditional, nonjudgemental responses to human emotional states, attitudes & intentions. Horses will respond in different ways depending on what messages we give them and how we communicate & interact with them. When you change your thinking & what you do the horse will respond differently. The horse response offers immediate feedback about beliefs & assumptions that motivate our actions. How we respond to horses in EAL activities mirrors our response patterns to life's challenges at home & work. In EAL we use a process of focus, observation & reflection to understand significant participant-horse interactions to provide powerful insight about interpersonal style & behaviour. The experience is discussed to raise awareness about thoughts, beliefs, & behaviour patterns to enable participants to find their own solutions to challenges. EAL provides a creative opportunity for people & teams to identify self imposed obstacles, develop their strengths & find solutions that work best for them.