Equine Connection offers the chance for people to pursue a career in equine facilitated learning. Whether you consider gaining a qualification a horse course, going to a horse school or undertaking a horse program, they are clear on one thing: equine connection allows you to ‘achieve a dream career for you and your horse.’
It states on their online brochure:
‘Becoming a Certified Facilitator is about inspiring and helping other human beings develop life skills! Skills are the most sought-after commodity in every industry, and you will be shocked at the positive results you will see in your clients. Horse learning and horse work are imperative to the success of the programs and how they communicate with human beings. We value the well being of the horse and know that a horse can only think like a horse, and that is what makes them the ultimate teacher!’
Through studying with Equine Connection you can gain a qualification as a Certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator. It allows people to set up their own horse business in the area of equine assisted learning. The course includes a business package, business training, marketing with the horse field, how to secure and retain clients and support.
As an equine assisted learning facilitator, there are many different groups of people that can be helped by work with horses. Some recommendations on their brochure include:
- youth at risk
- self confidence programs
- women at risk
- leadership development programs
- behavioural disorders
- workplace skills development
Many of these ideas will work best in conjunction with a social worker, psychologist or counsellor. That said, there are a lot of people that have successful EAL businesses, catering to niche groups. Consider Kari Fulmek and Cindy Jacobs. Workshops with horses can be a great way to develop skills for various groups of people. Perhaps this could be a horse business idea for you.
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