What Is EAL?
Equine Assisted Learning, or EAL is a means to which people of all walks of life can receive benefit from the interaction between the individual or group and the equine. EAL has proven to help people with psychological and physical disabilities worldwide. EAL can help give people problem solving tools and aid in developing coping mechanisms for dealing with life’s challenges.
Is EAL Right for Me?
EAL can help with a wide array of psychological and physical challenges which affect a multitude of people young and old. EAL can be beneficial in the treatment to those afflicted with anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, dementia, a delay in mental development, down syndrome and other genetic disorders, trauma and brain injuries, behavior and abuse issues and other mental health issues.
How Does It Work?
EAL works experientially by helping others develop skills they might otherwise be lacking, for example, honesty, communication, trust and respect for others. Those being helped receive feedback, both positive and negative, instantaneously and are able to learn in ways which would be otherwise unattainable. There is a level of honesty received from a horse that human interaction could never replace and you will never be judged by a horse.
Contact Us
If you have other questions about EAL or our organization, please see our Contact page for ways to contact us.
Meet the Founder
Rachael Hartline L.V.T, M.B.A.
Owner/Founder/Certified EAL/EAP Facilitator
Rachael has over 30 years of experience in working with horses. She is an experienced rider, trainer and coach. In 1992 she graduated from the Horse Management and Science program at Michigan State University. She continued her education receiving a B.S. of Animal Science, an M.B.A. in leadership studies and a veterinary technology degree. She was the former director of the Veterinary Technology program at Baker College. She coached the Goodrich Equestrian team and is a volunteer facilitator at Equine Escape. Rachael received her certification from EAGALA founder Greg Kertsen of the O.K. Corral Series in December of 2016.
Your Donations Save Lives
We have no paid employees. Your one time monthly donation is used to feed the animals and support their needs.
Location
5880 Brigham Road,
Goodrich, Michigan 48438
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