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Equine-Assisted Therapist Certification

A Professional Training Program for Mental Health Practitioners

The Equine-Assisted Therapist Certification at the Horse Therapy Centre of Canada is a four-day intensive training designed for licensed mental health professionals who want to integrate equine-assisted psychotherapy into their practice. This program combines hands-on equine work, clinical applications, and business training, ensuring graduates leave with practical skills and confidence to offer equine-assisted therapy ethically and effectively.

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What to Expect


This experiential certification program includes:

🐴 Hands-on equine interactions

Learn how to incorporate horses into therapy sessions through groundwork-based activities.

📚 Clinical applications

Understand how to integrate evidence-based psychotherapy techniques with equine-assisted interventions.

🧑‍⚕️ Ethical and practical considerations

Training in safety, consent, and ethical practice within equine-assisted therapy.

📈 Business and marketing strategies

Gain insight into how to build, structure, and scale a successful equine-assisted therapy practice.

🌿 Immersive learning environment

Training takes place in a peaceful, nature-based setting, allowing participants to experience the therapeutic power of equine interactions firsthand.

Who This Program Is For

✔️ Registered mental health professionals

(psychotherapists, social workers, counselors, and psychologists).

✔️ Clinicians looking to expand their practice

by incorporating equine-assisted interventions.

✔️ Therapists seeking hands-on, experiential training that blends traditional psychotherapy with innovative approaches.

✔️ Mental health professionals who want to work in nature-based settings and offer alternative therapy methods.

How It Works

📅 Four-day intensive training

A fully immersive program designed for professionals.

🐎 Ground-based equine-assisted therapy training

No riding required; all activities focus on groundwork and relational interactions.

📖 Comprehensive curriculum

Includes theory, case applications, ethics, and live demonstrations.

🎓 Certification upon completion

Graduates receive an official Equine-Assisted Therapist Certification, which is often required by insurance agencies for coverage to provide equine-assisted psychotherapy in their practice.

Upcoming Dates

April 17 - 20, 2025

May 22 - 25, 2025

July 14 - 17, 2025

August 18 - 21, 2025

September 15 - 18, 2025

October 30 - November 2, 2025

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