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Training & Education for Horse-Human Alliance Work
Confused about the "alphabet soup" of Horse-Human Alliance work?
We'll help you clear it up and make informed decisions about what program and philosophy best match your vision.
Two factors are instrumental in your choice of program:
- Determining which population you want to serve
- Determining if your program will offer any riding of horses
I believe it’s important to know and understand the various theoretical models of equine assisted practices, and what their key differences are.
It may be that you pick and choose to create your own unique program, or it may be that you find you’re a perfect fit for one model over another based on the population you serve and the way you integrate horses.
Having a theoretical home gives you a basis for everything else you do. It will also give you the company and support of other professionals practicing the way you are, which can be invaluable. The most important thing is to learn about the various options open to you!
Below are some of the most well-known in the field of Horse-Human Alliance work.
EAGALA: Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Association
The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association is dedicated to improving the mental health of individuals, families, and groups around the world by setting the standard of excellence in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
EFMHA: Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association
EFMHA's mission: to advance the field for individuals who partner with equine to promote human growth and development, so that our members, clients and equines can succeed and flourish.
EGEA: Equine Guided Education Association
EGEA's vision is to re-connect people to land and nature through various horse as healer/teacher learning models so that each can heal each other.
Epona Equestrian Services
Founded in 1997 by author Linda Kohanov, EES offers a year-long apprenticeship program on the Epona Approach.