Eagala

Eagala Leading nonprofit global association for professionals providing equine-assisted psychotherapy.

Eagala Certification is The Global Standard for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Personal Development. Join the Eagala Network of over 4,500 members in 50 countries who are changing lives through the unique intuitive power of horses. Under The Eagala Model, both a licensed, certified Mental Health Professional and a certified Equine Specialist work together collaboratively at all times to assure

clients get the therapeutic attention and support they need as they make life changes. The Eagala Model is built on the premise that it's the client who best determines the kinds of life changes they need to make in order to improve their life. The job of the Eagala treatment team is to put The Eagala Model to work to meet the client's goals by engaging the sensitivity of horses to help them understand their process and practice the changes they want to make in a safe, supportive setting. Because all Eagala sessions are done on the ground - there is no riding involved - this work provides a growing opportunity for horses of all abilities to have a role and purpose. This amazing work benefits the lives of both the horses and humans. Through your support, we can continue to expand access to these services worldwide.

Picture yourself dropping this postcard in the mail after a few unforgettable days at training."Greetings from Colorado ...
05/31/2026

Picture yourself dropping this postcard in the mail after a few unforgettable days at training.

"Greetings from Colorado Springs! I just wrapped up Fundamentals Training here September 30 – October 4, 2026, and I wish you could have been in the arena with us. With the mountains in the distance and that crisp Colorado air, it felt like the perfect place to slow down and really reconnect with the Eagala Model. Working alongside both MHs and ESs, I was reminded how powerful our partnership is and how much insight the horses bring to every moment.

Each day offered something new to take back into practice, along with those conversations that only happen when you’re surrounded by people who truly understand this work. I am heading home feeling grounded, re-energized, and grateful.

You should absolutely consider joining the next one. I think you would love this experience."

Sound like something you'd like to share with a friend? Then, plan to BE THERE! Get the details here -- and remember that for recertifying folks, the price has been rolled back and is $800: https://my.eagala.org/events

Picture yourself dropping this postcard in the mail after a few unforgettable days at training."Greetings from Colorado ...
05/31/2026

Picture yourself dropping this postcard in the mail after a few unforgettable days at training.

"Greetings from Colorado Springs! I just wrapped up Fundamentals Training here September 30 – October 4, 2026, and I wish you could have been in the arena with us. With the mountains in the distance and that crisp Colorado air, it felt like the perfect place to slow down and really reconnect with the Eagala Model. Working alongside both MHs and ESs, I was reminded how powerful our partnership is and how much insight the horses bring to every moment.

Each day offered something new to take back into practice, along with those conversations that only happen when you’re surrounded by people who truly understand this work. I am heading home feeling grounded, re-energized, and grateful.

You should absolutely consider joining the next one. I think you would love this experience."

Sound like something you'd like to share with a friend? Then, plan to BE THERE! Get the details here -- and remember that for recertifying folks, the price has been rolled back and is $800: https://my.eagala.org/events

05/30/2026

🎓 Certification with Eagala goes beyond a title—it’s a commitment to professional excellence and trauma-informed care.

Our certification pathway provides:
✅ Recognition from leading accrediting bodies (NAADAC, NBCC, ACE/ASWB)
✅ CE credits to strengthen your professional standing
✅ Tools to expand your practice with confidence

🌐 Learn about certification options: https://www.eagala.org/equine-therapy-certification/

Not everyone heals by talking.For some people, sitting in a therapy office and trying to explain their feelings just doe...
05/29/2026

Not everyone heals by talking.

For some people, sitting in a therapy office and trying to explain their feelings just does not work. Equine-assisted psychotherapy offers a different path. Working with horses can help people process emotions without needing the "right words," build trust in a safe and nonjudgmental space, and learn to regulate anxiety, stress, and overwhelm in real time.

Because horses do not judge. They respond honestly and immediately. And that is often where the breakthrough begins.

More here: https://tinyurl.com/4bv6tsrp

Not everyone heals by talking.For some people, sitting in a therapy office and trying to explain their feelings just doe...
05/29/2026

Not everyone heals by talking.

For some people, sitting in a therapy office and trying to explain their feelings just does not work. Equine-assisted psychotherapy offers a different path. Working with horses can help people process emotions without needing the "right words," build trust in a safe and nonjudgmental space, and learn to regulate anxiety, stress, and overwhelm in real time.

Because horses do not judge. They respond honestly and immediately. And that is often where the breakthrough begins.

More here: https://tinyurl.com/4bv6tsrp

Spotted at the recent Fundamentals training at REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program in Fallbrook, California. Get your...
05/29/2026

Spotted at the recent Fundamentals training at REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program in Fallbrook, California. Get your Eagala tumbler and keep yourself hydrated all summer long.

Spotted at the recent Fundamentals training at REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program in Fallbrook, California. Get your...
05/29/2026

Spotted at the recent Fundamentals training at REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program in Fallbrook, California. Get your Eagala tumbler and keep yourself hydrated all summer long.

Sometimes what appears is not what you planned, but exactly what you needed to see.In Marshall, North Carolina, July 23–...
05/28/2026

Sometimes what appears is not what you planned, but exactly what you needed to see.

In Marshall, North Carolina, July 23–25, 2026, our Eagala Skillsets: Intensive Training offers experienced practitioners the opportunity to look more closely at their work. In the arena, subtle shifts matter. Timing matters. Awareness matters. And like the brief appearance of a rainbow, insight often emerges in moments you cannot force, only notice.

Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mental Health professionals and Equine Specialists arrive to refine their practice, deepen their partnership, and expand their understanding of what the horses are showing.

This is advanced work. Quiet, focused, and transformative.

If you are ready to take a closer look, this is a place to do it: https://my.eagala.org/events

Sometimes what appears is not what you planned, but exactly what you needed to see.In Marshall, North Carolina, July 23–...
05/28/2026

Sometimes what appears is not what you planned, but exactly what you needed to see.

In Marshall, North Carolina, July 23–25, 2026, our Eagala Skillsets: Intensive Training offers experienced practitioners the opportunity to look more closely at their work. In the arena, subtle shifts matter. Timing matters. Awareness matters. And like the brief appearance of a rainbow, insight often emerges in moments you cannot force, only notice.

Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Mental Health professionals, Equine Specialists, and Specialized Professionals arrive to refine their practice, deepen their partnership, and expand their understanding of what the horses are showing.

This is advanced work. Quiet, focused, and transformative.

If you are ready to take a closer look, this is a place to do it: https://my.eagala.org/events

Earlier this week in the US, the military-focused holiday of Memorial Day was hosted. We want to honor a group whose wor...
05/27/2026

Earlier this week in the US, the military-focused holiday of Memorial Day was hosted. We want to honor a group whose work has been focused on those armed forces men and women who return from battle with invisible wounds of trauma: Eagala's Military Program Partners serving veterans through the Adaptive Sports Grant and the Wounded Warrior Project grant across 17 states (currently).

Since 2017, these Eagala Teams have worn their own boots-on-the-ground, providing equine-assisted psychotherapy to Veterans year after year. While research teams analyzed outcomes, these partners were delivering sessions, collecting data, and holding space—session by session, story by story. Their consistency turned research from an idea into a reality grounded in lived experience.

Over the years, our many Military Program Providers have delivered more than 10,250 (!) Eagala sessions to approximately 1,700 veterans, creating safe spaces for healing, growth, and connection. This work didn’t just support research, it changed lives.

We are deeply grateful for your perseverance, compassion, and unwavering service. Because of you, veterans found healing, and the world now has the evidence to prove the Eagala Model works beautifully to that end.

Know one of these terrific providers? Give 'em a shoutout in the comments below!

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