What exactly is Equine Assisted Learning, and how is it different from everything else you may have heard about working with horses?

In this episode, we break down what Equine Assisted Learning truly means through the lens of Equine Connection. We talk about how horses become powerful teachers of leadership, communication, confidence, and emotional regulation — all without riding and without therapy labels. You will learn how our BuildingBlock™ approach honours horse welfare first, creates measurable human outcomes, and empowers facilitators to build purposeful, results-driven programs.

If you have ever wondered how horses can transform lives in a structured, ethical, and sustainable way, this is the place to start.

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A meaningful career with horses? Does that even exist? Yes, it does—more than you ever imagined. Right now, you might be feeling stuck—longing for purpose but unsure how to make it a reality. You want a career that fuels your passion, impacts lives, and lets you wake up excited every day. But…

❌Money feels like an obstacle.

❌You don’t know where to start.

❌Self-doubt whispers, “Can I really make this work?”

We get it because we’ve been there. And that’s exactly why Equine Connection exists—to bridge the gap between your passion for horses and a real, thriving business!

In this powerful episode, Kari shares the story of her near-death experience with horses — the moment everything could have ended, but instead changed everything.

What she learned in that instant reshaped how she sees safety, leadership, awareness, and the responsibility we carry when working alongside these incredible animals. This is an honest conversation about humility, respect, and the lessons horses teach us when we least expect it.

We’re hosting a live conversation with Sara Lavoie, a certified Equine-Assisted Learning facilitator and Safety Officer, who has developed a comprehensive safety manual for equine assisted work. This live is for any horse professional working with clients, regardless of modality, facility type, or certification background.

True professionalism means more than skilled facilitation. It requires clearly defined standards, ethical responsibility, and systems that protect horses, humans, and facilities. In this live, we’ll explore what real safety looks like in equine assisted work, including scope of practice, duty of care, insurance considerations, animal welfare, and facility responsibilities, as well as the gaps that exist across the industry.

Horses are not pets. They are powerful, highly sensitive prey animals, and working alongside them requires awareness, responsibility, and ongoing respect for their nature. When safety becomes casual or assumed, risk increases for everyone involved. This manual exists to support safer choices, clearer standards, and deeper respect for the horse as our partner and teacher, while keeping accountability exactly where it belongs with the professionals who choose to do this work.

This is about raising the bar for our entire horse human community and creating work that is trusted, sustainable, and worthy of the horses who make it possible.

We talk a lot about how our course helps people and what skills they can gain through working with horses, but don't just take our word for it. Join us to hear what our clients and facilitators have to say about what we do. 

This isn’t just about learning about horses—it’s about truly listening.

Horses are deeply sensitive to breath, intention, nervous system state. Science confirms what many of us feel: when we become more present and regulated, communication clarifies and partnership becomes safer.

And there’s more.

Horses don’t just respond to what we do; they respond to who we are being—and they actively facilitate shifts in our internal and vibrational states.

Join us for an interactive online gathering where we explore real partnership with horses through both scientific understanding and intuitive, embodied awareness. You’ll receive practical tools for clearer communication and a deeper understanding of connection and attunement.

If you’ve ever felt there was more happening with your horse—this space is for you.

We’ll reflect together on questions like:

And we’ll come back to what truly matters:

This is a space to listen deeply, and reconnect—

to your horse, to yourself, and to something quietly sacred that lives in the relationship between you.

✨ Live + interactive

✨ Grounded in science, guided by intuition

Experience the first hour of this soul-shifting documentary from home for only $5. This isn’t just a film, it’s a window into the truth of horses, their healing power, and the lives changed because of them.

If you love horses, even a little, this film will move you in ways words cannot.

Join us today to understand how you can….

Settle in at home, press play, and let the first hour of Rescued Hearts show you the extraordinary world of horses, their truth, their resilience, their ability to heal humans in ways we are only beginning to understand.

For just $5, you can experience a film that stays with you long after the screen goes dark. Watch it, feel it, and share it with the ones who need hope.

***ONLY one day to do this, and we will tell you all about it!

In a world that takes itself a little too seriously, this episode dives into the power of humour — not just as a personality trait, but as a strategy for living and leading. We explore how laughter builds connection, breaks tension, fuels creativity, and keeps you grounded when life or business feels heavy.

Whether you’re navigating tough conversations, building a brand, working with clients, or just trying to make it through the day without losing your mind, humour can be the secret ingredient that shifts everything.

Join us as we unpack why lightness isn’t unprofessional — it’s essential. Because when you can laugh, you can learn. When you can laugh, you can lead. And when you can laugh, you can handle just about anything.

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Why Do We Work With Horses: https://youtu.be/1hRVYduzh7A

What Does an Equine Assisted Learning Program Look Like: https://youtu.be/06LMtutwL-4

Here's Our Thank You to ALL Horses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNHDNhXFtL4&t=1s

How to Get Certified Working With Horses to Help People In Your Community: https://youtu.be/Zlv2sEkby0Y

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Horse Certification Course: https://youtu.be/OzrTQVCI0-w

Watch This Case Study of "The Best Equine Assisted Learning Course I've Ever Taken!": https://youtu.be/_LmgXSuAbSg

TRAINING: If you're looking to get certified in Equine Assisted Learning AND get business training with support for life, Equine Connection might be the right fit for you!

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ABOUT US

You’ve always known you’re meant to work with horses. But how? Riding instructor? Feels limiting. Selling tack? Not exactly fulfilling. Breeding? Long hours, big risks. A meaningful career with horses? Does that even exist? Yes, it does—more than you ever imagined. Right now, you might be feeling stuck—longing for purpose but unsure how to make it a reality. You want a career that fuels your passion, impacts lives, and lets you wake up excited every day. But… ❌Money feels like an obstacle.

❌You don’t know where to start.

❌Self-doubt whispers, “Can I really make this work?”

We get it because we’ve been there. And that’s exactly why Equine Connection exists—to bridge the gap between your passion for horses and a real, thriving business!

How many dreams have you buried under the words “What if?”

In this episode, we dive into how those two little words quietly hold us back from the life we’re meant to live. You’ll learn how to recognize the fear behind your what-ifs, reframe them into possibilities, and take the kind of action that builds confidence instead of doubt.

Because the truth is — the “what ifs” don’t protect you. They just pause your potential.

Kari and Carolyn from Equine Connection join Country 104.5 to share the heart behind bringing their film Rescued Hearts home to Strathmore. In this interview, they talk about why this story matters so deeply — to them, to their horses, and to the community that helped make it all possible.

Hear how Rescued Hearts celebrates hope, healing, and connection, and why sharing it right here in Strathmore means more than words can say.