Personal and professional development

by Jannine Jackson | May 20, 2023 | Blog, Equine Assisted, Leadership, Life Lessons

Equine-Assisted Learning is an innovative and effective approach to personal and professional development.  Because it uses horses as partners in the learning process. It is a unique and powerful tool that can help people and groups of all ages and backgrounds learn new skills, develop self-awareness, and build stronger relationships.

Here are some of the key benefits of Equine Assisted Learning:

1. Improved communication skills: Horses are incredibly attuned to your non-verbal communication.  This means when you are working with horses they can help anyone become more aware of their own body language.  Being aware of your own body language and tone will improve your ability to communicate effectively with others.
2. Increased self-awareness: Horses are honest mirrors of our emotions and intentions.  So when you are working with them can help you become more aware of your own emotional state and develop greater emotional intelligence.  A better understanding of yourself therefore will help you understand others.  
3. Enhanced leadership and teamwork skills: Horses are social animals that rely on strong leadership and teamwork to survive.  So when you are working with a horse you need to be their leader.  When you are working with them they will show you how.  It then becomes easier to understand how you develop your own leadership and teamwork skills.
4. Reduced stress and anxiety: There is a lot of evidence about how spending time with horses has a calming effect on the human nervous system, which in turn can help you reduce stress and anxiety.  
5. Fun and engaging: Equine Assisted Learning is a fun and engaging way to learn new skills.  It is a great way to develop personal and professional insights. It’s a unique and memorable experience that can help you build confidence and self-esteem.
6. Experiential Learning: Equine Assisted Learning is a practical way to engage in problem-solving skills that stick with you for life.   

In summary, Equine Assisted Learning is a powerful and effective approach to personal and professional development.  In other words, it is a program that can help individuals and groups of all ages and backgrounds learn new skills, develop self-awareness, and build stronger relationships. If you’re interested in improving your communication skills, possibly developing your leadership abilities, or even reducing stress and anxiety, Equine Assisted Learning may be the perfect solution for you.