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Are you looking to gain more knowledge and understanding of how you could use horses in your therapy sessions?
Perhaps you already use horses and are looking for ideas and inspiration to increase your knowledge base.
The workshops provide an introduction to the world of Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning
They provide platform to build on and refine your own skills
By completing this series over the course of 2 weekends you will have an introduction into the world of equine assisted therapy and learning, or whether you are already a professional and are looking to diversify and explore other methods of therapy, these workshops are for you.
You will learn how to format and facilitate a session.
It is an opportunity for you to gain hands on experience and continue your professional development.
"A great opportunity to learn from a working therapist in a supportive and informal environment."

Equine Assisted Learning: Stages 1 and 2
Exploring the concept of Equine Assisted Learning, these workshops focus on working with an individual who may need help to improve their confidence, self esteem or independence. They are an opportunity to see how horses can help to teach an individual to love to learn again. To improve their quality of life by acquiring new skills using specific exercises with the horses including horsemanship.
"It was a fantastic experience that has opened my eyes to how horses can assist with learning and what an impact it can make on a person's life."

Stage 1
This workshop will teach you what the individual can learn from the horse as well as about the horse during a session. We will look at the advantages of using horses for learning and how a horse can be used as a tool for curriculum based activities, personal care, self respect, respect for others and for psychological growth and well being.
"I had a great morning learning about equine assisted learning and horsemanship, Naomi broke our time down into explaining the theory and mental aspects of the service as well as demonstrating and learning practically. A very interesting time and inspired me to learn more"
"I had a great morning learning about equine assisted learning and horsemanship, Naomi broke our time down into explaining the theory and mental aspects of the service as well as demonstrating and learning practically. A very interesting time and inspired me to learn more"
Stage 2
A step on from the beginner workshop, we go deeper into this area by looking at how to analyse an activity so that you can identify and succeed in the outcome you are looking to achieve. We will be exploring further what it means to create an environment which truly enhances learning. You will develop your skills and understand what is required to create a successful equine assisted learning session.
"An amazing emotional and thoughtful day. I have been truly inspired to continue my pursuit of helping disenchanted children learn and heal through horses. Thank you very much Naomi."