Equine Assisted Learning
Equine Assisted Learning provides experiential learning opportunities by incorporating horses into lessons, with the goal of developing life and soft skills. Life skills can relate to academic achievement, appropriate behavior, personal growth, social interaction, and team building. Core values that impact appropriate behaviors include attentiveness and awareness, resilience and teamwork, effective communication, cooperation, making good choices, commitment, respect, empathy for others, kindness, and critical thinking. Each lesson is incorporated into themed equine partnered activities, which may be either on the ground or mounted.
Benefits of Equine Assisted Learning
Develop Social and Emotional Learning
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Empathy
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Persistence (complete a task)
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Sense of awareness of self and others
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Honesty and integrity
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Patience
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Resilience
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Humor and laughter
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Gratitude and appreciation
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Forgiveness
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Courage
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Overcoming fears
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Being adaptable
Develop Life Skills
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Manage impulsivity
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Anger management
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Empathy and understanding of others
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Application of learned skills to real-world situations
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Problem-solving skills
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Critical-thinking skills
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Ability to view problems from different perspectives
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Teamwork (the ability to work well with others)
Academic Learning Opportunities
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Safety of self and others
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Mathematics, measuring, counting
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Colors, spelling, memory
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Geometry, geography
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Verbalizing, purposeful communication
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Spatial awareness, dexterity, problem-solving
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Left and right identification
Contact Us
8052 Calle Gutierrez Perez
Isabela PR 00662-6430
939-699-6188
