Ridin' on Faith

Equine Assisted Activities and Learning

Equine Assisted Activities and Learning (EAL) is an emerging field where individuals and groups interact with horses in visual, experiential ground based activities as a means to strengthen and/or improve life skills.

Equine Assisted Learning and Growth (EAG) is a widely used valuable, interactive, hands-on approach to learning that involves motivating, goal-oriented activities with horses. The focus of EAG is activities involving the participant(s) and the horse which will be utilized as metaphors to build, strengthen, and improve life skills as well as self-growth.

The focus of EAL and EAG is not about riding and horsemanship! It's merely stepping into a new and fun approach to learning and improvement. It's deciding to take the first step to being open to change and perhaps a new or slightly different trail! Or perhaps it's just choosing to come on out 'n' see what our equine counselors can teach us about ourselves and one another.

Horses are very much like humans in that they are social animals. They have defined roles within their herds. They would rather be with their peers. An approach that seems to work with one horse does not necessarily work with another. At times, they seem stubborn and defiant. The fact that horses exhibit personalities, attitudes and moods as unique as any persons provides endless experiences and situations for discussion and learning.

Equine Assisted programs can be tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of the participants.

Who is EAL and EAG for?

Adults, youth and children
Small groups: Women's, Youth, Mentoring, Church, etc.
Families
95% of all activities are ground based so this is fun and amazing for everyone.
Ages 5 to 85 welcome!
Many others: Contact Michele for more info at 402-641-2975

Examples of activities:

A single parent family works together to get the horse to walk backwards to learn problem solving skills and communication skills.
A youth group builds an obstacle course to lead their horses through to develop decision-making and goal-setting skills.
Siblings play "equine basketball" where they learn about working together and sibling rivalry!

Why EAL?

On average, most people learn and have more fun when they are involved visually and can have hands on
The adventure is so positive that you don't feel as if you are there to learn something! It's that much FUN!

Why EAG?

Tired of traditional learning, structured self-help classes and family sessions? Why not break out of the routine and try the adventurous?!

There's something about the spirit of a horse! There are divine moments when people and horses come together in a natural country atmosphere when things just seem to happen. Authentic, intentional, heart-warming, remarkable happenings you just have to experience!

Relationships can always be improved. With the fast changing times we live in today it can be easy to mistake routine for satisfaction. Life skills can always be improved. Investing time and attention in one's family, work place, church family, small group, etc. can reap mighty benefits.

Examples of life skills:

Communication
Leadership
Problem solving
Decision making
Anger issues

Goal Setting
Teamwork
Relationships
Fear
Trust

Ridin' on Faith integrates Equine Assisted Learning and Growth into:

Special Activities ( As noted and scheduled on calendar)
Pilot Programs
Equine Assisted Activities can be tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of the participants.

Do you have a need or request that we could possibly help you with?
Please do not hesitate to call and, in a confidential manner,
we will discuss if we can be of assistance to you.

Michele Jakub at Ridin' on Faith is certified in EAL and EAG through
the O.K. Corral Series. For more information visit their website at www.okcorralseries.com

Quality services and programs using horses to provide life lessons
Ridin' on Faith is a 501c3 Public Benefit Organization

Michele Jakub _ 2571 S Road _ Brainard, NE 68626 _ 402-641-2975

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