Horses + Humans = Healing

What is Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL)?

EFL can come in different forms dependant on where you go, but here at The Horse's Path, we believe that simple interactions where you and the horse have the choice to take part is crucial to finding a deeper and more meaningful path to finding your true self.

You will not be asked to ride the horses; all the interactions will be done from the ground and sometimes just being in the presence of a horse can bring you back into balance with your whole mind and body.

We work in partnership with the horses, combining mindful, reflective and active experiences as well as teaching you the theory behind your emotions.  You learn that what can be classed as negative feelings should not be feared but embraced, this might sound a scary thought but will lead to self-healing and build coping methods to allow you to live a more fulfilling life.

Our holistic and trauma informed approach had led to clients having deep, transformational and lasting healing.

HOW CAN HORSES HELP YOU?

Overcome stress and anxiety

Heal from trauma

Build confidence and self-esteem

Develop more positive relationships

Develop clearer communication skills

Become more honest with your authentic self 

Build healthy boundaries

Become more focused

Build trust in others and yourself

Horses are herd animals and are highly sensitive to the emotions of the other horses around them.  They can read the slightest change in body language and the most amazing thing is that this sensitivity transfers to your own emotions and they will tell you when you are not being true to yourself.  But don’t worry, you will not be left alone with the horse, our highly trained coaches will guide you on how to read the signals the horses are telling you and we will work as a team to help you find your path.

An example of this is when we are doing a grounding exercise, if you are not fully grounded then the horse will not approach you, it is only when you fully relax and ground, they will come to you.  This may sound a simple task but is so powerful when you experience it.

Another way to understand how horses and EFL can help you is thinking about your own life, do you ever feel like things are getting too much and there’s one thing after another and you can’t focus enough on anything to get through life with constant stress? 

Well, horses may be out in the field for example, see something that would be a stressful situation for them, they react and once that stressor has passed, they carry on eating grass.  Basically, they live in the now, and wouldn’t it be great if we could all be more horse?

Who is Equine Facilitated Learning for?

EFL is for everyone, no matter your age or background and being a Not for Profit Social Enterprise, The Horse’s Path is also accessible to everyone.

Who we work with can include:

  • Schools

  • Care homes

  • Families

  • Pet care professionals

  • Individuals struggling with any aspect of their life 

  • Corporate events

  • Service industry staff

  • Equestrians looking for a different way of being around horses

  • Group wellness days

You do not need any experience with horses and even if you have a fear of horses, that is fine as well; imagine how free you will feel once we work with you to control and overcome your fears.  Overcoming these hurdles can give you such a sense of freedom and positive lasting change to your life.

Are you ready to take the step into the unknown and develop into the best version of yourself?  The get in touch for a one to one, small group or workshop session and let us lead you to a stable mind, stable life.