Equine Assisted Learning (EAL)

EAL: Nurturing Transformation through Experiential Experiences with Horses

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EAL is an innovative form of experiential learning –where clients develop new insight and learn new skills via relational experiences with horses. EAL can assist in personal development, professional development and developing leadership skills in teams and individuals. EAL is a fast-growing modality across Australia as well as internationally. My approach is grounded in awareness, acknowledging that each moment holds the potential for profound self-discovery.

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Life, in all its facets, serves as a mirror for our self-development. Whether navigating the healing of past wounds or embarking on a spiritual evolution, every experience is a catalyst for growth. I specialise in bringing awareness to thoughts that may hinder progress, challenging beliefs that no longer serve, and illuminating the untapped potential that resides within.

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Our mindset shapes our reality, our thoughts wield significant impact, our emotions guide us, and our human experience, intricate and nuanced, demands our understanding. Once we unravel the complexities and gain awareness of our position, the power to choose becomes one of our most formidable strengths.

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I hold a knowing in the existence of a unique purpose, one laden with lessons and gifts, beckoning us to honour our unique path. The journey can be arduous, leading to moments of feeling lost, stuck, overwhelmed, or isolated. In a world that often conditions us to disconnect from profound meaning and wisdom, I advocate for rediscovery through deep connections to self, nature, fellow humans and the magical animals that we get to share this life with – a journey back to our true home, where magic resides. 

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Life unfolds in layers: conditioning unravels, hurts and heartbreaks peel away, barriers crumble, and we begin to perceive ourselves and the world without the biases of our past.

 

Through stillness, awareness blossoms, and within that awareness, a profound connection to self deepens. The whispers of you become audible; the subtle guidance within your body emerges, anchoring you in your inherent knowing. We are all on a journey of remembering our wisdom, healing the traumas embedded in our human experience, and embracing a life infused with personal magic.

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Why Horses?

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Horses are beautiful, intelligent, sensitive, and strong beings who can evoke strong feelings in clients or engage clients in the learning process. Calm and healthy horses can assist in co-regulating a client's nervous system, model healthy living and expression of feelings, and offer non-judgemental safety and trust. Horses can offer unique biofeedback and hold clients in a way traditional learning environments cannot. The natural environment can also contribute positively to learning outcomes for clients.

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Horses mirror everything you need to know. The transformative shift lies in understanding and interpreting what you see—a game-changer in the profound connection between you and your equine companion. This work is slow, deep, and reflective. It's about being present with our horses, learning about their bodies and personalities, and all that lies within us and between us. 

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What happens in an EAL session?

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In EAL, clients are offered ‘safe’ (physically and emotionally) experiences with horses for the purpose of exploring self-experience in relationships, building self-awareness, and building awareness of patterns or habits that are no

longer serving clients well, developing social and emotional skills, and addressing learning goals clients have identified.

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What does this look like?

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• Observation of horses

• Meeting with horses at liberty

• Lead-line experiences, including touching, grooming and leading

• Liberty leading (leading horses without a lead rope)

• Nature walks with horses at liberty 

• Nature walks with leading horse 

• Creative activities with horses

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Honouring Your Unique Essence: Unraveling the Layers of Authentic Self

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In the tapestry of life, each person possesses a distinct and unparalleled essence. However, our journey often involves being shaped by external influences—family, community, peers, employment, society, and the broader Western world. My work delves deeply into the intricate process of unwinding these layers, revealing the authentic core that has always existed within you.

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This transformative journey unfolds uniquely for each individual. I embrace the profound task of unravelling preconceived notions, guiding you to rediscover the truth of who you are beneath the weight of societal norms and expectations. Recognizing and honouring the vast differences in every human, I understand that your personal path is a singular, unparalleled odyssey.

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In the vast expanse of time, there has never been, nor will there ever be, a person who experiences the world quite like you. This recognition is a pivotal moment, a profound acceptance that propels us onto a journey of self-trust, self-knowledge, and self-empowerment like no other. Embracing this truth, we embark on a path that is exclusively yours—a transformative expedition toward a deeper understanding of your authentic self.

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I hold the belief that within you resides all the wisdom you seek. It's a journey of acknowledging that the answers are not external but have been within you all along. Society often teaches us to look outward for validation, but my approach is rooted in the profound understanding that your inner wisdom is the compass guiding you home.

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Let's embark on this transformative exploration together, peeling away the layers that conceal your authentic self and allowing the brilliance of your unique essence to shine forth.