Equine Assisted Learning
Our program is based on the award-winning Cartier Farms Equine Assisted Learning model and curriculum. Programs are delivered as a series of weekly training activities that each build on the learnings of prior weeks.
Equine assisted learning works with people of all backgrounds and abilities. Previous horse experience or confidence with horses is not a requirement! No riding is involved. We focus on being with the horses, grooming them, observing them, leading them in activities and learning about ourselves as part of a team.
Academic research done by the universities of Calgary, Saskatchewan and Saskatoon found participating youth in the Cartier EAL program gained increased physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
“The opportunity to be with the horses and do self-development and reflect on our experiences is very important. I’ve seen real changes in the youth who come out regularly — an ability to do new things and learn to work in teams. ”
