This 10 day program is designed to provide new trainers an extensive guide to assist them in developing and presenting quality training programs in the classroom as well as experientially. The certification program focuses on Equine Assisted Learning concepts from a corporate training standpoint. It is also designed as a great refresher for the more experienced trainers to hone their skills as well as add Equine Assisted Learning to their training skill set. At the end of this course, participants will be able to thoroughly prepare for and deliver an effective Equine Assisted Learning program according to training principles discussed and practiced in class and the Instructional Systems Design Model of Training and Development.

PROGRAM TOPICS

Basic Principles of Training

Formal Training vs. OJT
Sixteen Basic Skills Employees Require
What Is Being Taught
Training Practices Most Widely Used
Basic Training of Training Basics
Training Defined and Examined
Components of the Training Process

The Equine Assisted Learning Model of Training

Overview of the Equine Assisted Learning Model of Training
Safety in EAL
Benefits of Equine Assisted Learning
Comparison of Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) vs. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
EAL vs. EAP
Comparison of the Roles and Skills of the Trainer & Therapist
Why Horses Can Be Used in Human Training
Comparison of Human and Equine Posturing and Spatial Relationships
Equine Social Structure
Equine Psychology
The Herd Mentality
Understanding Equine Body Language
Characteristics of the Equine Social Structure
How Human Body Language Can Effect the Equine
Ten Natural Equine Survival Traits
Verbal Equine Communication
EAL Exercises and Outcomes
Using the Horse in Experiential Training
EAL Facilitation Techniques

The Experiential Learning Model of Training

Experiential Learning Defined
Experiential Learning Cycle
Experiential Learning Styles
Experiential Learning Methods

Adult Learning Theory

The Training Process
Four Levels of Learning
Learning Styles
Information Processing
Learner’s Perceptions
Adult Learning Conditions
Good Training Defined
The Trainer
The Positive Learning Environment
Methods of Training

Facilitation Skills For Experiential Learning

Facilitation of Adult Learning Programs
Definition of Facilitation Terms
Key Facilitation Skills
Facilitation Methods
Facilitation Roles
Group Facilitation

The ISD Model of Training

Overview of the Instructional Systems Design Model of Training
The Analysis Phase
Training Needs Analysis
Organizational Analysis
Audience Analysis
Other Analysis Considerations in Training

The ISD Design & Development Phase

Determining the Purpose of Training
Determining Learning Objectives
Designing Your Training Plan
Organizing Training Programs
Developing and Obtaining Required Training Materials

The ISD Implementation Phase

Implementation Phase Defined
Eight Steps of Effective Training Preparation

Effective Training Delivery

The Three Segments of a Training Session
Managing the Training Session
Communication and Presentation Skills (Verbal & Non-verbal)
Listening Skills
Essential Delivery Skills

The ISD Evaluation Phase

The Evaluation Phase Defined
Ten Reasons to Evaluate Training
What Areas Should Be Evaluated?
Five Levels of Evaluation
How to Evaluate Training?
Feedback

EAL Practical Application...EAL in the Arena

Using EAL in leadership enhancement programs
Using EAL in Team Building enhancement programs
Using EAL in Communications enhancement programs
Using EAL programs in tandem to attain multiple goal enhancement

The Action Plan

Interpreting EAL for the client
Creating the Client Action Plan

Check the Schedule of Events for the 10 day intensive Equine Assisted Training Specialist Certification Program (EATSCP) public seminars!

• Download the EATSCP Registration Form (Word / PDF) or Register Online.
• Download the EATSCP Participant's Profile (Word / PDF)

To schedule your attendance in the Equine Assisted Training Specialist Program, other EAL seminars or for additional information, please contact us at 254.290.3446, email us at info@innovativehorizons.com or inquire online.

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• Why Use Horses in Human Training?
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 "Tim, you are the heart and soul of this course. You instill in your students not only a desire to do this work, but also the tools and confidence to do this work.Thanks for giving me more than I ever expected. I feel honored to have been your student and proud to call you my friend."

 "I want to thank you for everything! You are a gifted man and a wonderful instructor! Not only does this program provide you with all the training and tools necessary to conduct successful equine assisted professional development programs, you encourage, support and motivate your students every step of the way. You went above and beyond meeting my expectations! At the end of his program, I felt competent in my abilities along with the knowledge and confidence that I can and will succeed!"

 "Tim, you are an excellent facilitator and teacher. You have developed a very comprehensive program and an outstanding EAL facilitation model. Thank you."

 "This is a focused, well directed, and lively 8-Day Training. The material is delivered in an interesting, comfortable and fun manner. The positive feedback at the conclusion of the workshop from my 10 participants confirmed they'd learned a great deal with the horses, each other, had fun doing it and could apply their experience to their day to day lives. I'd recommend this training to anyone with an interest in working with people and horses. "

“Very intense and full of information. An amazing tool box full of useful tools.”

"Superior! Exposed to concise and specific material that is a
foundation to facilitation of EAL that also enhances the other
teaching and training activities I engage in."

“This incredible program has given me the experience of the relationship with people, horses and myself that I have always wanted!”

“Tim’s program has an in depth, solid foundation that gave me the effective tools and incredible insight needed to be the best equine Assisted Training Specialist!”

“Fabulous! The shared knowledge will give us the confidence to launch our corporate EAL program!”