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Begin Your Journey

as an Equine Assisted Coach.

Equine Assisted Learning Canada

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Define your future

What is Equine Assisted Learning?

Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is a therapeutic and educational approach that involves interactions between humans and horses to facilitate personal growth and learning. This method centers on the unique non-verbal communication that occurs between a horse and a human. It's an experiential form of learning where individuals engage in activities with horses, leading to insights and changes in their behavior or thinking patterns. The process is grounded in the understanding that horses possess an innate ability to reflect human emotions and behaviors, providing immediate feedback and fostering self-awareness in participants.

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Defined future

Become an EAPD Certified Coach

Augment your future with Equine Assisted Personal Development (EAPD) Coaching. Internationally recognized and spanning Canada, USA, Mexico, and Australia, EAPD Coaches are more than just professionals; they are catalysts for change, guiding individuals and families through a unique learning process with horses as their insightful partners. This innovative approach leverages the profound non-verbal communication between humans and horses, facilitating deep personal insights and emotional growth. Step into a role where your passion meets purpose, and transform lives, including your own, with an EAPD certification.

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Career Growth

Develop your Expanding Career

Personal Development Coach

Independently guide learners in self-awareness and growth using horses for emotional and psychological insights.

  • For additional self-directed learning please see our alumni classes:

    • Wrangler Program
    • Trail of the Home
    • Trail of the Heart
    • In Front of the Heard 
    • EAOD

    Please note that you may only apply after having completed the EAPD certificate. 


Stable Owners

Employ EAL to expand your stable community, promoting care for learners with therapeutic and educational needs.

Counsellors & Psychologists

Integrates EAL in therapy, enhancing treatment of emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.

  • EAL can be beneficial for several mental and physical health vocations. Our program has proven benefits for patients in the following cases:

    • Individual 
    • Group
    • Family
    • Corporate/ Not for Profit 
    • Veterans
    • Seniors
    • First Responders
    • Physical & Mental Disabilities
    • Mental Conditions such as depression, anxiety, and OCD


Youth Workers

Utilizes EAL for engaging, and mentoring young individuals; fostering their life skills and resilience.

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Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)

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Incorporating Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) into animal therapy practices offers significant benefits for therapists and learners alike. Horses, with their innate sensitivity to human emotions, serve as effective co-facilitators in the therapeutic process. EAL also presents a refreshing alternative to traditional indoor therapy settings, creating a soothing and engaging environment for learners.  For animal therapists, EAL diversifies their skill set and broadens the scope of their services, contributing to more comprehensive and impactful mental health care.

Success Stories

Available Across Canada

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EAPD courses available nationwide in Canada, offering flexible, comprehensive training for diverse professional development in Equine Assisted Learning. For information about stables in your area click below.

  • Alberta


    16 Hands Stables, 4-R Equine, Broken Diamond Equine, Emerge Equine, Eunoia Equine Assisted Learning, Fern Valley Appaloosas, Gentle Giant Acres, Guiding Spirit, Healing Grounds by Keys to Hope, Healing Reins, Healing Soles, Heart Echo Equines, Higher Trails Equine, Horse Connections, Lasting Strides EAL, Manaciso: Healing with Horses, Midnight's Trail, Paradise Acres Ranch, Rocking Star Ranch Equine, Sky Hound Ranch, Spirit's Respire Ranch, Stepping Stones Acres, Stormridge Equestrian, The Y-Knott Ranch, Tommy Durocher

  • Ontario

    Back of Beyond Equine, Back to You EAL, Breakthrough Personal & Professional Development, Conestogo River Horseback Adventures, Ears to You EAL, Equi-SMART, Equi-Soul, Epona Glen EAPD, Fur 'N' Feathers Woodland Retreat, Grit & Gratitude, H&H Ranch, Harmony With Horses, HEART Retreat, Hoofbeats and Hearbeats Equine, Hopeful Acres, Kindred Farm Rescue, Little Honey Farm, Pinecrest Stables, Peace of Heart Equine, Pura Vida Ranch, River's Edge Haven of Hope, Sierrah Acres, Stable Hand Ranch, Touchstone Farms, FayeLeigh

  • British Colombia

    Cimarron Way, Connect Uniequus, Crystal Beach Adventures, Healing Strides Equine, PRDA, Spur Valley Adventures, Stone River Equine, Topline Equine

  • Saskatchewan


    Crystal Beach Adventures, Free Spirit Holistic Healing Farm, Reflections Equine Wellness, Soul Equine, Winning Ways

  • Maritimes

    FLAR Equine, Reaching Strides Equine, Todd Hill Farms 

  • Manitoba

    Lily Ridge Ranch, Classical Equitation 

To find an EAL Provider near you, click the link below:

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Grants Available for Your Business

Explore Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) funding options, which offer government grants and contributions to aid in job support, training, and social development. Verify your business's eligibility for ESDC assistance to potentially cover the costs of your Equine-Assisted Personal Development (EAPD) training.

Take advantage of these financial opportunities now.

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Why Become a Coach?

EAPD Coach Testimonials

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Tracy


"I had my doubts about whether horses really respond to energy/emotions. Through the week, time and time again, I saw it really happen. Can't wait to see where I can go with this. Much more than expected. I did not expect to have such real emotion."

Jay Abramovitch


"The EAL Coach Course was incredible. The instructors have a unique way of connecting and teaching on a very deep level. The course has given me the confidence and skills to move forward towards my dreams.”

Bev Sheremeto


“Wow, so much to process! This course exceeded my expectations and even though I have years' experience with horses, I learned so much more about how expressive they can be when not being controlled in the context of a traditional lesson/session. I can't emphasize enough how important this course is if you are wanting to take your knowledge to the next level, horse and client-wise."

Lyn Taborda


“I have attended several certification type courses and EAL Canada was by far the best one! Ross and Dee provide a comprehensive program that takes you step-by-step on your road to becoming an EAL Coach. I left feeling ready to begin my own program. Especially knowing about all the ongoing support I would receive."


Leanna H.

"I recommend this course to anyone who loves horses and longs to help others. You will also gain personal insights and grow yourself!"

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