Description This new manual was written by Kellie Sipos, a retired, Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, a woman of faith, a mother who has walked through unimaginable grief, and someone who has found healing and purpose through the incredible power of horses. This wealth of information will provide you with technical learning, as well as complete lesson plans for your program. Almost 200 pages of information, lesson plans, activity descriptions and templates! In these pages, you will find: • A deep dive into Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), Equine-Facilitated Learning (EFL), and Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) what they are, how they differ, and who they serve. • Practical guidance on choosing the right horses, setting up a safe and effective facility, and selecting the right equipment for your program. • Structured lesson plans to guide your sessions, helping clients develop emotional awareness, leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and personal breakthroughs. • Safety protocols and ethical considerations to ensure that both humans and horses are protected, respected, and thriving in this work. This guide is not just a technical manual—it is a mission. A mission to create safe spaces for healing, learning, and transformation through the power of the horse-human connection.
