The cost of this daylong professional development program:

$195 Early Registration
$295 Regular Registration

We have sliding scale scholarships and work trade opportunities. Please email heartmindequine@gmail.com to request more information.

No prior horse experience is required. All activities take place on the ground, and exercises are designed to be safe, accessible, and meaningful for beginners.

No. This workshop is entirely ground-based and focuses on experiential learning through interaction, observation, and guided exercises with horses.

While services incorporating horses are often referred to as equine therapy, it is our belief that this term is too broad and does not offer consumers enough information about the services provided and the credentials of those providing the services. Thus, we prefer to utilize the terminology related to Equine Assisted Services recommended by the following work group and publication: Optimal Terminology for Services in the United States That Incorporate Horses to Benefit People: A Consensus Document - PubMed. There is still more work to be done, but this is a step toward unifying services-first language for the field of EAS as well as protection of consumers seeking services incorporating horses that aim to benefit people.

Equine assisted experiential learning is an approach that uses guided interactions with horses to explore communication, leadership, nervous system regulation, and relational awareness. Horses respond to human presence and body language, offering immediate, non-judgmental feedback that supports insight and learning.

This training focuses on core professional capacities that directly impact clinical effectiveness, including:

• clinical presence and attunement
• nervous system regulation
• boundaries and professional capacity
• leadership and communication
• burnout prevention and sustainability

Participants leave with insights that can be immediately applied in their work with clients, patients, and teams.

Yes. This workshop is designed for a wide range of healthcare and helping professionals, including:

• psychotherapists, counselors, psychiatrists
• physicians and nurse practitioners
• social workers, case managers, addiction specialists
• coaches and consultants
• bodyworkers and somatic practitioners
• chiropractors, acupuncturists, osteopaths, naturopaths
• integrative and holistic providers

That’s completely okay. Many participants arrive with little or no experience around horses. The environment is supportive, and all activities are guided by experienced facilitators with attention to safety and comfort.

Participants often report:

• increased awareness of their own nervous system
• stronger clinical presence and attunement
• clearer boundaries and professional capacity
• new perspectives on leadership and communication
• practical tools for preventing burnout
• meaningful connection with peers

Group size is intentionally limited to ensure a meaningful, interactive experience with the horses and facilitators.

This training may be eligible for continuing education credit depending on the sponsoring organization and professional discipline. More information can be provided as CE approval is confirmed.

Participants should wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for being outdoors around horses. Additional details will be provided upon registration.

Workshops are typically designed to proceed in a variety of weather conditions. Participants will receive guidance in advance regarding appropriate clothing and any adjustments to the schedule if needed.

The workshop is led by experienced facilitators trained in equine-assisted experiential learning and knowledgeable about healthcare provider challenges, including burnout, regulation, and professional sustainability.

Most professional training is lecture-based and focused on information. This workshop is experiential, allowing participants to explore key concepts in real time through interaction, reflection, and embodied learning—making the insights more impactful and easier to apply.

No. This is a professional development workshop designed to support learning, reflection, and skill-building. It is not therapy, though many participants find it personally meaningful and restorative. However, it is a great opportunity for healthcare professionals to experience the power of healing with horses AKA Equine Assisted Services.