Horses are majestic animals who respond in the here and now. They function authentically and never hide how they are feeling. They provide us with instant, non-judgemental feedback to the energies, behaviours, emotions and environments they are in.

Each horse has his/her own personality, likes/dislikes, behaviours, strengths, quirks and vulnerabilities. They are prey, play, herd animals which means they are highly aware of everything that is going on around them, on a physical and energetic level. They are highly social and empathic, relying on their herd for safety, stability, comfort, play, interaction and survival.

Because of all the above attributes, horses are great role models, and we can learn a lot about ourselves – about how we interact with others and our environment, how we behave within relationships and about deeper belief patterns and attitudes that we may hold – by responding to our attitudes, behaviours, feelings and energy. Horses can lead us into connection, with self and others. Enhancing our learning and personal growth.

We know the most effective way for humans to learn is by doing.  Neuroscientific research has highlighted the changes that happen in the brain, through being in a safe and present state of awareness, the ‘here and now’ – learning via doing.

Making significant life changes involves learning how to build new neuro pathways, new support networks, and living in the present moment. sometimes this comes with a degree of emotional or somatic discomfort that our old way of being is designed to help us avoid and escape.

EAL sessions are delivered in a safe, non-judgmental, non-threatening way. The emphasis is on supporting and nurturing safety in relationship, mindfulness, trust, confidence, self-belief and self-esteem, with a focus on what is happening in the here and now.