Our Services
We offer Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) workshops and youth programs designed to build confidence, communication, emotional regulation, and self-awareness through ground-based interaction with horses.
No riding is involved, and no prior horse experience is required.
Programs are available on-site at our facility (once completed) or off-site at schools, universities, military bases, and community organisations.
Equine-Assisted Learning Workshops
Our workshops use experiential learning with horses to help participants develop practical life skills in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Who These Workshops Are For
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College students (including Indiana University students)
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Veterans and active-duty military personnel
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Community organisations and support programs
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Schools and educational institutions
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Disadvantaged or at-risk youth
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Elementary and high school students
Workshop Focus Areas
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Communication and interpersonal skills
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Emotional awareness and self-regulation
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Confidence and self-esteem
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Leadership and teamwork
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Boundaries, trust, and problem-solving
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Stress management and resilience
Format & Delivery
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Ground-based activities with horses (no riding)
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Small group or tailored group sessions
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Workshops can be:
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Delivered at your location, or
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Hosted at our facility once completed
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Customisable length depending on group needs
Youth Equine-Assisted Learning Program
This program mirrors the Horses Helping Humans™ Youth Program model, offering a structured, supportive experience for young people who benefit from experiential learning.
Program Overview
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Designed for youth who may be disengaged, disadvantaged, or facing personal challenges
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Encourages growth through:
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Respect and responsibility
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Emotional regulation
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Confidence and self-belief
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Healthy communication
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Trust and relationship-building
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Typical Program Structure
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1.5 to 2-hour sessions
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Weekly sessions over several weeks
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Small group sizes to ensure safety and individual attention
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Ground-based horse activities and guided reflection
Suitable For
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Youth referred by schools, counsellors, or community programs
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Alternative education settings
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Girls’ homes and youth support services
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Elementary and high school students
College Communication & Self-Regulation Workshops
For U.S. Colleges & Universities
Horses Helping Humans College Communication & Self-Regulation Workshops are designed to support college students in developing the emotional regulation, self-awareness, and communication skills required to succeed in higher education.
College study places significant cognitive and emotional demands on students. While academic ability is important, many students struggle not because they lack intelligence, but because stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and nervous system dysregulation interfere with focus, learning, and performance.
These workshops help students understand their individual personality type, how their nervous system responds under pressure, and how stress impacts concentration, decision-making, and emotional control. Different personality types respond very differently to academic stress — some become frustrated and reactive, others feel overwhelmed and shut down, while others become anxious, scattered, or unable to focus.
Through practical, experiential learning, students are taught simple, effective techniques using breathing, posture, and body language awareness to regulate their nervous system and restore calm and focus. By learning how to work with their personality and stress responses rather than against them, students gain tools they can apply immediately in lectures, exams, presentations, and daily academic life.
These workshops are particularly beneficial for students experiencing anxiety, academic pressure, emotional overwhelm, or neurodivergence, including autistic students, who often find traditional lecture-based environments and unspoken social expectations especially challenging.
Workshop Outcomes
Students learn how to:
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Identify their dominant personality and stress response patterns
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Regulate anxiety and emotional overload
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Improve focus, learning capacity, and emotional resilience
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Use practical self-regulation tools during exams, presentations, and high-pressure situations
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Develop greater self-confidence and self-awareness in academic and social settings
Delivery Format
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In-house workshops for colleges and universities
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Suitable for orientation programs, student success initiatives, counseling referrals, and academic support services
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Stand-alone workshops or integrated into existing student wellbeing programs
About Horses Helping Humans
Horses Helping Humans is an internationally recognised communication and emotional regulation program that uses experiential learning to teach self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and effective communication. The program has partnered with multiple universities and colleges and has demonstrated strong outcomes in supporting students to remain calm, focused, and engaged under academic pressure.
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