What is EIL?
Equine Interactive Learning (EIL) is ideal for children, adolescents and adults seeking to develop the tools and strategies needed to make good choices. EIL provides a way to experience the benefits of our programs for those not requiring therapy. Experience unique opportunities with our EAGALA* certified staff and horses to develop and practice new skills – either individually or with others. Group activities are designed for participants of similar ages and goals.
EIL uses horses to help us learn new ways of thinking and solving problems. Team building activities integrate the natural feedback from the horses and the skills of the facilitators to provide insight and awareness of team dynamics. Using horses may tell you more about yourself and your team in five minutes than you could learn in a month or more of meetings at your office.
Why Horses?
Like humans, horses are social animals with defined roles among their peers. Horses also have an innate ability to mirror what human body language is telling them. They offer immediate feedback to people working with them, providing participants an opportunity for understanding how their behavior affects others. For some, the mere size and power of the horses sets the stage for overcoming fear and developing confidence to work through challenging situations. Achieving success in the various activities involves a willingness and ability to take healthy risks.
