Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) are activities that provide participants the opportunity to learn new skills while interacting with the Little Bit herd on the ground. Lessons are taught by our PATH Certified Instructors. Classes are personally tailored to promote confidence, empathy, body and behavioral awareness, critical thinking, sequencing and problem solving around horses, teamwork, as well as establishing an animal-human bond. The program is open to a wide range of disabilities.

We offer 30-minute private lessons and 45-minute semiprivate lessons.

Topics will be selected from the following list based on participant interest and ability:

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  • History of the Horse: evolution, breeds, colors, markings

  • Herd Behavior: hierarchy, communication methods

  • Confirmation: height and weight, parts of the horse, movement and analysis

  • Horse Care: grooming, bathing, clipping, mane pulling, braiding

  • Leading: leading techniques through obstacle courses, showmanship

  • Tack and Equipment: parts of the saddle and bridle, bits, pads, adaptive equipment, cleaning, saddle fitting

  • Lunging

  • Routine Vet Care: bandaging, vital statistics, signs of health and illness

  • Safety Hazards: horses, weather, environment, animals, people

  • Emergency Procedures: horse and environment, first-aid

  • Nutrition: feed, water, supplements

  • Paddock and Stall Cleaning: old hay, manure, standing water, dirty bedding, rocks

  • Barn Maintenance: safety checking stalls and paddocks

  • Farrier and hoof care

Questions? Contact Adaptive Director Devon Stone or call 425-882-1554.