Find Professional Training and Certification in Equine-Assisted Services
Elevate Your Practice with Professional Training and Certification
Are you ready to incorporate the transformative power of horses into psychotherapy, counseling, personal growth, organizational development, or education?
Training and certification elevate the professionalism of equine-assisted services by promoting the delivery of safe, ethical, and effective programs that create lasting impact for clients while prioritizing and upholding best practices in equine welfare.
Certification also connects you to collaborative networks of professionals dedicated to raising industry standards, fostering shared knowledge, and advancing best practices for both human and equine well-being.
Why Training and Certification Matter
1. Ensure Ethical and Safe Practice:
- Professional training equips you with tools to create physically and emotionally safe environments for clients and horses alike.
- Certification demonstrates your commitment to industry standards and best practices.
2. Enhance Client Outcomes:
- Learn evidence-based approaches to facilitate deeper, more meaningful client experiences.
- Develop skills to navigate complex dynamics, ensuring the best results for mental health and personal growth.
3. Build Credibility and Trust:
- Certification communicates professionalism and expertise to clients and stakeholders.
- It distinguishes you in the growing field of equine-assisted services.
4. Advance Your Career and Reach:
- Training opens new doors for career opportunities, including private practice, organizational roles, and educational settings.
- Expand your impact by working with diverse populations, from mental health clients to corporate teams.
A Requirement for Charity Partners
Organizations interested in participating as Charity Partners in the Horses for Mental Health Seen Through Horses Campaign are required to have professional training and certification specializing in equine-assisted services. This ensures that participating organizations meet the highest standards of professionalism and are equipped to provide effective, transformative mental health and personal growth programs.
By becoming trained and certified, you position your organization to make a greater impact and join a network of trusted providers advancing this meaningful work.
Explore Training and Certification Pathways
Explore the following training and certification programs offered by our Premier Partners, tailored to equip you with the skills and expertise needed to excel in equine-assisted services that support mental health and personal growth.
Arenas for Change (ARCH): A collaborative and engaging narrative approach that transforms client experiences by harnessing the power of story.
Institute for Human-Animal Connection: Science-based understanding of human-horse interactions and equine behavior, welfare and training.
Natural Lifemanship: Based on the science of relationships, integrating core principles of neurobiology and trauma treatment.
New Trails Learning Systems: Horse Boy Method for autism and ADHD, and other neuroscience based approaches for PTSD, depression and anxiety.
PATH International: Rigorously developed standards, credentialing and education.
Polyvagal Equine Institute: Applying Polyvagal Theory with horses to regulate nervous systems, emotions, and overall state of being.
The HERD Institute: Embodying a compassionate and relational way of working with both horses and humans grounded in Gestalt Therapy.
Take the Next Step Toward Meaningful Impact
Whether you’re an equine specialist, licensed mental health professional, transformational coach, educator, or professional facilitator, training and certification provide the foundation to expand your professional specializations and deepen your impact.
