Equine Assisted Learning
No prior horse experience is needed ...
The horse will be free during your first encounter, just as you are, to allow them to meet you on common ground. You may interact with the horse “at liberty” (without ropes) or you may experience the subtle communication of feel through the lead rope. Simply sharing space with the horse will fill the time you spend together. By learning to communicate, connect, and build rapport with a large and powerful animal, you will develop skills that carry over into relationships with other people in your life.
Note: E.A.L. sessions do not include horseback riding. If you are interested in learning to ride or improving your equestrian skills, please see the Morning Sun Ranch Lessons Program …
The E.A.L. program is led by a certified practitioner ...
Kristina Sandstrom is certified by Natural Lifemanship in Equine Assisted Learning (E.A.L.). She works with each client to understand their goals for time spent with the horse and to design a personalized E.A.L. program. She may recommend including a certified Equine Therapist (E.T.)* in planning your program. However, for many clients, all that will be necessary is time spent with Kristina and the horse. Whatever your situation, spending time with horses offers a powerful, natural path to emotional wellness.
How horses can help humans find relief …
Horses can mirror your energy, helping you recognize and safely release anxiety, anger, and stress. They can help us develop insight into ourselves, our emotions, and our relationships. Horses offer connection without judgement and demonstrate how trust and emotional bonds can be achieved through nonverbal communication. Horses are incredibly perceptive, and they demand your full attention. When you’re with them, you become fully present.
For more information about E.A.L. at Morning Sun Ranch …
Reconnect With Yourself Through the Power of Horses
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Are you feeling disconnected? Are stress, anxiety, or past trauma weighing you down? For decades, psychological studies have documented the benefits of Equine Therapy (E.T.) and Equine Assisted Learning (E.A.L.). If you are coping with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or autism spectrum challenges, or if you simply want to experience the beauty of connecting with horses, these modalities may benefit you.
*Equine Therapy is best considered as a complement to, not a replacement for, professional mental health care.
