Interested in becoming an EAL Assistant to one of our graduates?
Get in touch to learn about our EAL Assistant Program.
Introducing our Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Assistant Program, a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about working in the field of Equine Assisted Learning but not wishing to run their own EAL business. This program is designed for those who wish to assist Dreamwinds/Cartier Certified EAL Facilitators. It provides hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge essential for supporting the transformative work of EAL. Join us to enhance your skills, collaborate with experienced professionals, and make a significant impact in the lives of others through the power of equine-assisted activities.
EAL Assistant Program
Become a qualified EAL Assistant! Build the skills and knowledge you need to effectively support a Certified EAL Facilitator in running their EAL programs. This course will provide you with practical knowledge of the Cartier EAL Building Block Curriculum and how the program is designed and executed as well as develop your facilitation skills. The program is designed to enable you to help a Dreamwinds/Cartier EAL Facilitator Certification deliver safer and even more impactful programs.
This program requires a mentor to complete the practical component. It is recommended that you be sponsored by or affiliated with a Cartier/Dreamwinds Certified EAL Facilitator.
What you will learn:
- The Fundamentals of the Cartier EAL Building Block Curriculum & Form of Delivery.
- How to set up and tear down an EAL exercise.
- How to quickly assess EAL horses and reset them.
- How to guide the learning journey – the art of facilitation.
- Understanding escalation/de-escalation & challenges when authorized by a Certified EAL Facilitator.
- How to effectively self-evaluate and continuously improve.
Program Format:
- 2 half days of online training: Classroom Theory, Fundamentals of EAL, & The Cartier Curriculum
- 1 day of Hands-on training: The role of EAL Assistant with your Certified Mentor
NOTE: This program does not certify you to run your own programs and the Building Block Curriculum of exercises is not included.
Investment: $1250 USD
Are you a Dreamwinds or Cartier Certified EAL Facilitator?
Let us help you build your team!
What you get:
- Skilled and qualified support team
- Improved quality programming
- Improved arena safety
- Assistance setting up, facilitating and tearing down exercises
- Team Discount: Register 3 Assistants get the 4th free
- Private training dates available for 3 or more participants
- Bonus: Enhanced program set-up tools
