Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL)

What is EAL?

Equine-Assisted Learning is an individual or small group experiential approach that assists participants in developing meaningful life skills such as achieving personal growth, developing and improving communication, interpersonal and professional skills, team building and more!  Guided, safe, interactions are facilitated by our certified and credentialed treatment team which includes one or more horses participating in ground activities and exercises specifically tailored to the objectives of the group. (Inquire about gift certificates for sale, individual sessions starting at $100 per 60 minute session, groups starting at $50 pp (min. 4 people, time varies 90 -120 minute sessions).

Comrades-in-Arms

Offered at no charge to military veterans and active duty service members, Comrades-in-Arms provides participants the opportunity to share experiences with their peers in a supportive, small group format supported by our Horses and Treatment Team. Focused on rebuilding trust and confidence, participants identify and tackle the challenges they encounter working to reintegrate into civilian life while experiencing the esprit de corps many express missing once separated from the military. These 90 minute workshops are FREE thanks to donors and grant funders to our V.E.T.S Scholarship Fund. They are offered on designated Saturdays throughout the year. To check the schedule and register for upcoming workshops go to: “Comrades in Arms” – Equine Assisted Learning Workshop for Military Veterans

Unbridled – Quarterly Women’s Empowerment Workshops

Facilitated by our EAGALA certified Treatment Team, these small group workshops are designed to assist women coping with family and work issues, transitioning to retirement, discovering identity beyond wife and mother, wellness and self care. These 2 hour workshops are offered on designated Saturdays 4 times throughout the year at a cost of $50 per person. To check the schedule for upcoming dates and topics and register go to: “Unbridled” – Equine Assisted Learning Workshops for Women

Customized EAL Workshops, Herd Meditations, Summer Reading & MORE!

Our Treatment Team has the skills and experience to customize goal-oriented, individual, and group workshops tailored to meet you, your family, and your team-building objectives! Families seeking to improve the quality of their relationships, boost self-esteem, teenaged student groups focused on problem-solving, improving communication and interpersonal skills development, anti-bullying, and more! 

For more information on how we can customize a session for your group and for pricing, contact us!

ℹ️ Medical insurance cannot be accepted for EAL. This is a self-pay option only, and scholarship funding is available for military veterans and first responders. Please inquire as we may have funding available for low to moderate-income residents of Summit and Medina counties.

Check out what's on the calendar so far and be sure to continue to check back for additional offerings in 2023!

  • Thursday, February 9, 2023, 6-8 pm - Beyond Betrayal Series - Women Struggling with Betrayal part 1 - $50 fee*
  • Thursday, March 16, 2023, 6-8 pm -  Beyond Betrayal Series - Women Struggling with Betrayal part 2 - $50 fee* 
  • Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10 am - 12nn - Mindfulness & Connection Through Horses - $50 fee, ages 14 and up with adult participation
  • Thursday, June 22, 2023, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Summer Solstice Renewal - $20 fee, ages 10 and up, with adult participation
  • Saturday, December 2,  2023, 11 am - 1 pm - Grief & Loss - Moving Forward After Loss - learn coping skills to get through the holiday season - $50 fee

*Sign up for one or both in this series. Receive a 10% discount if you sign up for both at the same time!

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Join us on selected dates each month (2023 schedule to be announced soon), for Herd Meditation and Mindfulness Circle or a Full Moon Meditative Hike for a $10 donation per person, per event. Must register in advance.

SCROLL DOWN and make your donation payment, fill in the contact form below, and NOTE: Herd Mediation or Full Moon Hike!

Check back for additional 2023 event dates:

FULL MOON HIKE SCHEDULE:

  • Friday, January 26, 2023, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

HERD MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION SCHEDULE:

  • check back for future dates offered in 2023!

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9th annual Summer Reading to the Rescues Summer Camp – July 17-July 23, 2023, 12 pm – 1 pm daily for one week only!

Back by popular demand! Show your kids that reading can be FUN - doesn't have to be scary or boring and bring them over to our sanctuary for the 8th Annual Reading to the Rescues - Summer Reading Program. Each child will read to one of our rescued, therapy horses, join in group story time and receive pizza and a drink for lunch!
 
Sign up your kids today to reserve a spot for a $5 daily donation or $20 for the entire week.
 
*Tell us your preferred dates in the comments!
**Note we will follow any current COVID restrictions based on Ohio and CDC guidelines. We can accommodate 14 children per day! (ages 3 and up, parent supervision required). Max. of 14 children per day.
***Max. of two adults per family, no additional visitors unless they are registered for this event!
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Are you a healthcare worker, burnt out by the challenges of the pandemic, needing a bit of restoration?

Sign up to join us next in Restoration through Horses, an equine-assisted & learning workshop.
 
Description: Providing care to others during the pandemic and these uncertain times can lead to stress, anxiety, fear, and other strong emotions. How you cope with these emotions can affect your well-being, the care you give to others while doing your job, and the well-being of the people you care about outside of work. During this equine-assisted & learning workshop our team will help you regain strength & restoration while working through critical coping skills to help our healthcare workers who are helping so many others each day!

If you are a donor and would like to support this program, please make a donation to support our efforts!

The group will consist of up to 10 individuals per session who will work together with our team of therapy horses through various on-the-ground activities which are sure to bring clarity, peace, and connection.

This is not a riding activity, all activities with the horses are on the ground. You will be sure to experience insight, healing, relaxation, and more.

ℹ️ Funding is available for first responders or front-line healthcare workers to participate in this workshop free of charge! Click here to register now!

To secure your spot and register fill out the form below!

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