Meet EAGALA, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association!  In this episode, Amy Blossom, CEO of EAGALA and Brenda Hunter, Member Support Director talk about who EAGALA is and how their method of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is so impactful.  Learn what this organization has to offer professionals and how to get certified!

www.eagala.org

We have all had a participant that we think would benefit tremendously from equine-assisted services, but isn’t quite sure about interactions with a 1,200 lb live animal.  Together, Kaiti Otte an occupational therapist and Kelly Baulisch, a mental health practitioner, will discuss what potential triggers might be, how to work through them and how the process of working through change can be very beneficial and impactful for our participants.

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Tuning in after 2023? Find it at www.HETRAUniversity.org

Setting Weight Limits and Evaluating Back Soreness

Shelby Schult is the Equine Operations Manager at HETRA and with an education in Equine Studies and a long history of horse experience, she is here to explain weight limits for horses.  Setting weight limits is a hot topic that can be very complicated, especially in the EAS realm.  In this episode you will learn how HETRA sets weight limits and why we feel it is so important.  Shelby covers some pivotal things to keep in mind, some tips, and even covers two examples.  See the photos from the examples Shelby covered in the ‘Not Just a Pony Ride’ Facebook page!

Find out more about HETRA Mentoring at www.HETRAUniversity.org

This episode is sponsored in part by Equi-Force. Find out more at www. equi-force.org

This episode is also sponsored in part by Equicizer. Find out more at www.equicizer.com

Ben Minden is the Founder of Bear Hug Cattle Company, based out of Manhattan, Montana.  He came on the show to explain his amazing program to us and give us some tips on working in vocational programs with veterans.  He speaks to how the horses help his participants and how he sees his guys grow from start to finish of the immersive and intensive 10-week program.  His organization is a 501c3 non-profit that provides vocational training to veterans pursuing a career in the ranching industry. This program is free of cost and offers a unique and successful way for veterans to find a new job and passion after serving in the military.

www.bearhugcattlecompany.org or on Instagram @bearhugcattlecompany

What can community foundations do for you? How do you get involved with a good foundation?  What are the ‘need to knows’ when it comes to requesting funding?  John Levy, President of the William and Scott Ruth Foundation is here to answer all of our questions! He gives some valuable advice from his experience as a foundation president and as a previous non-profit CEO. Listen now to hear how a good partnership with a Community Foundation can strengthen your organization.

Find out more about HETRA Mentoring at www.HETRAUniversity.org

This episode is sponsored in part by Equi-Force. Find out more at www. equi-force.org

This episode is also sponsored in part by Equicizer. Find out more at www.equicizer.com

Lucy Charvat, HETRA Grant Manager is here to help make the grant process less mysterious! Listen now to hear more on: 

Finding Grants

Applying for Grants

The Art of Story Telling

Grant Reporting and much more!

What the heck is Gestalt? Melisa Pearce, creator of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method and founder of Touched By a Horse is here to explain it!  This form of mental health practice is completely different than anything we’ve talked about on the show before.  Melisa’s method truly uses horses as a coach to help clients become aware of their experiences and release emotional and physical energy of past wounds.  It is not a form of “talk-therapy”, and it is not a series of “activities”. Equine Gestalt Coaching is truly an experiential process of partnering with horses to build self-awareness and release emotional and physical energy that keeps you from living a full and authentic life.

Learn more about Melisa Pearce and her method at www.touchedbyahorse.com

Her book “What the Heck is Gestalt?” and more here:  https://touchedhorse.myshopify.com/

Touched by a Horse Podcast:  https://touchedbyahorse.com/touched-by-a-horse-podcast/

This episode is sponsored in part by Equi-Force. Find out more at www. equi-force.org

This episode is also sponsored in part by Equicizer. Find out more at www.equicizer.com

Networking for your business can be a little bit scary... Kalynn is here to take all your stress away! Networking allows you to spread the word about your mission in efforts to help educate the community and cultivate volunteers, participants and donors.  She gives us some awesome tips and tricks for successful networking within your communities and why we should all be planning and budgeting for this specific strategy!

This episode is sponsored in part by Equi-Force. Find out more at www. equi-force.org

This episode is also sponsored in part by Equicizer. Find out more at www.equicizer.com

Did you know there is a foundation dedicated strictly to research within the Equine Assisted Services community?  Well now you do! Meet the HHRF and learn what they can do for you including grant funding, networking, free education and so much more. Pebbles tells us about what research is trending, what is being funded, the process of applying and reviewing HHRF grant applications as well as networking, education and their annual conference information.

www.horsesandhumans.org

Free Webinars and more on their YouTube here:  https://www.youtube.com/c/HorsesandHumansResearchFoundation

Check them out on Facebook @HHRForg

This episode is sponsored in part by Equi-Force. Find out more at www. equi-force.org

This episode is also sponsored in part by Equicizer. Find out more at www.equicizer.com

Q&A:  What are some good activities for an EAL Parkinson’s Disease group? with Kelly Baulisch

On this short episode, we answer a question from our audience! We recently had a question that read:  “Looking for ideas for unmounted activities for a Parkinson's group (8-10 participants), several will be in wheelchairs.  We have an accessible grooming ramp but looking for activities in addition to grooming.  Activities can address:  Life skills; socialization, safety and having choices.  Vocational skills by following direction and completing tasks.  Fine and gross motor skills with grooming and barn work.  Looking for safe ideas that include horse-human interaction/connection for individuals that have limited mobility.  They would like programming to last about one hour Program will be facilited by PATH ESMHL.”  Thank you for your question Terri!

Listen now to hear Kaiti and Kelly Baulisch, a licensed mental health practitioner share their thoughts! Chime in with your own advice at the ‘Not Just a Pony Ride’ Facebook page now!

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