Equine Assisted Learning

  McCord Training offers private Equine‑Assisted Learning sessions designed to support confidence, communication, and emotional growth through hands‑on interaction with horses. Equine‑Assisted Learning is a hands‑on, experiential approach that helps participants build confidence, emotional regulation, communication, and leadership skills through structured interaction with horses. All sessions are groundwork‑only and take place in a calm, supportive environment where participants learn how horses respond to body language, focus, boundaries, and clear communication.

EAL is ideal for:

  • children and teens who benefit from a quiet, structured setting
  • individuals working on confidence, anxiety, or emotional regulation
  • riders who aren’t ready to mount but want meaningful horse interaction
  • homeschool students needing social‑emotional skill development
  • adults seeking personal growth or leadership training

Each session is private and tailored to the participant’s needs. Activities may include leading patterns, obstacle work, communication challenges, problem‑solving tasks, and horse‑behavior observation. No riding is involved, and no horse experience is required.


  What Participants Learn

  • confidence and self‑awareness
  • emotional regulation and calming strategies
  • clear communication and boundary‑setting
  • leadership and decision‑making
  • teamwork and problem‑solving
  • responsibility and horsemanship fundamentals

These skills develop naturally through guided interaction with a lesson horse and instructor support. 

Single Session Format

  • Length: 50 minutes
  • Format: Private, groundwork‑only
  • Age Range: 8 and up
  • Instructor: Leah Urbanski, PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (since 2012) and certified in Equine‑Assisted Learning
  • No riding involved

 

Pricing

 

Private EAL Session (Prepaid Membership): $70   For clients who maintain a weekly or bi‑weekly schedule and prepay for their sessions.

Private EAL Session (One‑Time / Random): $75   For clients who schedule occasional or single sessions without a recurring commitment.


Ready to Get Started?

EAL sessions are available year‑round and can be scheduled directly through Vagaro or by reaching Leah at 406-672-7511 or by e-mail at mccordtraining.com. Whether you’re seeking confidence‑building, emotional growth, or leadership development, EAL offers a meaningful way to learn through the power of horses.

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Life Skills EAL – 6‑Week Program

Description

 A structured, private Equine‑Assisted Learning program designed to build communication, confidence, responsibility, and emotional regulation through hands‑on interaction with horses. All sessions are groundwork‑only and individualized for each participant. 

Program Overview

 This 6‑week Life Skills EAL program introduces a new skill each week through guided activities such as leading patterns, obstacle challenges, focus exercises, and horse‑behavior observation. Participants learn how horses respond to body language, boundaries, and clear communication while developing personal growth skills in a calm, supportive environment. 

What Participants Learn

  •  Confidence and self‑awareness
  • Emotional regulation and calming strategies
  • Clear communication and boundary‑setting
  • Leadership and decision‑making
  • Teamwork and problem‑solving
  • Responsibility and horsemanship fundamentals

Program Format

 Length: 6 weeks 

Session Duration: 60 minutes

 Format: Private, one‑on‑one sessions 

Age Range: 8 and up 

Instructor: Leah Urbanski, PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

No riding involved — groundwork only 

Pricing

 Life Skills EAL – 6‑Week Program: $400   Includes six private, weekly sessions focused on structured life‑skill development. 

Ready to Get Started

 To enroll, message the page or text Leah at 406‑672‑7511. Life Skills EAL sessions are available year‑round.