Equine assisted learning
Equine learning involves guided interaction with horses, providing countless physical and emotional benefits – everything from trust and relationship building, to communication and leadership skills.
Stable Minds provides assisted learning sessions under the supervision of senior coach and trainer Terry Cullen.
Building relationships with horses and how to communicate with them can: relieve stress; improve connection through empathy; aid personal growth, as well as many therapeutic benefits.
For more information on how Stable Minds can help you or someone you know, continue reading below or contact us to find out more.
Physical & Emotional Well-being
Building Trust & Confidence
Emotional Regulation & Mindfulness
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Empathy & Empathic Connections
Communication & Leadership Skills
Physical & Emotional Well-being
Equine learning promotes physical exercise, as activities like grooming, feeding and caring for horses require physical effort. Regular engagement with horses improves balance, coordination, strength, fitness, and relieves stress.
Building Trust & Confidence
Working with horses requires building trust, developing effective communication skills and understanding non-verbal cues. Through equine learning, you can enhance your ability to establish trust, boost self-confidence, and improve your social interaction.
Emotional Regulation & Mindfulness
Horses respond to human emotions and interacting with horses requires you to practice emotional regulation, as horses can sense and react to anxiety, fear or frustration.
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
Equine learning often involves activities that require problem-solving leading to improved critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Empathy & Empathic Connections
Horses are sensitive animals that can provide valuable feedback on human behaviour. Interacting with horses through groundwork exercises and stable management encourages individuals to develop empathy and understand the impact of their actions on others.
Communication & Leadership Skills
Horses rely on clear and effective communication. Learning to communicate with horses can translate into improved communication with others, both verbal and non-verbal.
Therapeutic Benefits
Equine-assisted learning has shown positive effects in areas such as autism spectrum disorder, post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction recovery, and mental health disorders.
