EAL is a non-therapy skills-based service that focuses on teaching life skills, social skills, communication skills, or leadership skills North Terrace Equestrian Services riding school offers Horse Wisdom through Equine-Assisted Learning. Equine-assisted learning (EAL) is a non-therapy skills-based service that focuses on teaching life skills, social skills, communication skills, or leadership skills while facilitating personal growth and increased self-awareness through both mounted and non-mounted interactions with horses. Benefits of EAL:
โขteaches empathy and willingness to accept responsibility while developing healthy relationships
โขimproves personal awareness while enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills
โขprovides an opportunity to attain immediate, honest and observable feedback with cause and effect situations
โขpromotes patience while considering the needs and views of others
โขprovides an opportunity to empower individuals to expand personal comfort zones while building confidence & self esteem
โขchallenges participants in a non-judgmental way
โขdevelops personal work ethics, responsibility& appropriate assertiveness
โขobserve the nature of the horse and realize its importance to social success
โขlearn the importance of hierarchy and appreciating the value of community
โขprovides an appreciation for differences and diversity
โขengages in discussion & activities to learn more about the horse & themselves
โขencourages impulse control while improving decision making skills
โขprovides opportunities to immediately practice new skills