Equine Assisted Learning
Benefits
Equine Assisted Learning uses safe experiences with horses as the main teaching tool to build socio-emotional skills, personal growth, teamwork and relationship skills.
The bond with horses encourages empathy, companionship, leadership and responsibility, providing a holistic approach to personal growth and connection with oneself and others.
Revealing inner resources (leadership, confidence, compassion, bravery) not only applicable in the horse yard but can also be used to face everyday life challenges and stressors. Interacting with horses can reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and improve overall mental well-being.
Fullerton Cove Farm EAL sessions
At Fullerton Cove Farm equine assisted learning is built into each visitor session.
Session activities include:
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Being safe around horses
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How to approach and connect with horses
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Reading a horses body language
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Grooming
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Leading the horse around a designated course
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Playing games and singing songs with the horse
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Putting the halter or a blanket on a horse
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Simply being and interacting with the horse
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Exploring your comfort around horses
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These sessions help develop specific 'horse yard skills' needed around horses, such as emotional regulation, leadership, communication, empathy, reading body language and practicing respectful boundaries.
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In the group sessions, social skills, turn taking and friendships are encouraged.
By request we can offer individualised equine assisted learning sessions and setting personal goals based around the needs of the visitor.
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Your safety and comfort is a priority, the EAL part of the sessions take place outdoors so please wear:
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Appropriate clothing for the weather
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Closed in shoes
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Hat
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Suncream
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Water bottle
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Treat for the animals if you choose. (A carrot or apple cut into small chunks)
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Supported EAL sessions lets visitors experience at their own pace and explore the therapeutic benefits of connecting with these beautiful animals in a calm and natural surrounding.