Equine Assisted Learning Professional Development

Learn the foundations. Develop your practice. Create meaningful experiences with horses.

At Alkira Adina Equestrian, we believe that horses have the ability to become powerful partners in learning, connection, and personal growth. Through our professional development pathway, we support educators, horse professionals, support workers, and those with a passion for human and horse connection to develop a deeper understanding of Equine Assisted Learning.

This training has been developed by Vanessa Baulderstone, a registered teacher, youth worker, and experienced equine professional with a background in education, disability support, and experiential learning. Drawing on years of hands-on practice delivering educational equine programs, Vanessa brings together the worlds of horses, learning theory, child development, communication, and ethical horsemanship.

 

Current Course

Introduction to Equine Assisted Learning

A self-paced introductory course designed for those curious about Equine Assisted Learning or considering further study in the field.

Over approximately 2–3 hours of learning, participants will explore:

• What Equine Assisted Learning is and the philosophies behind the practice

• The role of the horse as a learning partner

• The foundations of ethical and professional practice

• The principles of experiential learning

• Important considerations before beginning a deeper journey in the field

This course is not designed to qualify participants as Equine Assisted Learning facilitators. Rather, it provides a strong foundation and a starting point for those wishing to understand the field and determine their next steps.

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Coming Soon

Facilitator Development Program

A more comprehensive professional development experience designed for individuals wishing to further their understanding and practical skills in facilitating Equine Assisted Learning experiences.

Topics will include:

• Designing and facilitating meaningful sessions

• Understanding learning goals and outcomes

• Observation and communication skills

• Working with horses in a safe and ethical way

• Reflective practice and facilitator development

Experiential Learning Program Development

Designed for educators, organisations, and equine businesses wanting to develop their own meaningful experiential learning programs.

Explore topics including:

• Creating purposeful learning experiences

• Integrating educational principles into equine programs

• Designing activities with clear intentions and outcomes

• Program structure, planning, and participant engagement

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Begin Your Journey

Whether you are a teacher seeking a new way to engage learners, a horse professional wanting to broaden your offerings, or a support worker looking to understand the potential of Equine Assisted Learning, our professional development pathway provides a thoughtful, educational approach to learning with horses.