What is EAP?

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Learning (EAP/L) is a powerful and effective approach in which horses are used for emotional growth and learning. EAP/L is a collaborative effort between a licensed therapist and a horse specialist.

EAP/L is experiential in nature. This means that participants learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with horses followed by a discussion of feelings, behaviors, and patterns.

EAP/L has an incredible impact on individuals, youth, families and groups. Among the issues addressed are emotional and behavioral problems, anger, stress, self-confidence, communication skills, and relationship difficulties.

What EAP/L is NOT.

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Learning is not about horsemanship or horse training. In fact, horses are not ridden during the activities.

The focus is on structured activities on the ground between horses and humans.