Explore Our PATH Intl. Approved Equine-Assisted Learning Microcredentials

Equine-Assisted Learning Facilitator in Education (EALF-ED)

Empower students of all ages with innovative learning experiences. The EALF-ED microcredential equips professionals with the skills to integrate equine-assisted activities into educational environments, focusing on academic skills, character development, and life skills like problem-solving and critical thinking. Learn to partner with schools, create tailored lesson plans, and facilitate meaningful equine interactions that align with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and academic goals. This credential is ideal for educators looking to enrich their teaching toolkit with experiential methods.

• Key Skills: Learning theory, school collaboration, lesson design, equine integration.
• Who Should Apply: Educators, school program facilitators, therapeutic riding instructors.
• Price: $425 (PATH Intl members), $500 (non-members).

Equine-Assisted Learning Facilitator in Organizations (EALF-O)

Lead transformation in corporate and organizational settings with the EALF-O microcredential. Designed for professionals specializing in team building, leadership development, and organizational change, this program highlights how equine-assisted practices foster collaboration, trust, and effective communication. Participants will master strategies for designing equine-based experiences tailored to corporate needs, including executive coaching and strategic planning.  Our program has an emphasis on leadership development and team building.

• Key Skills: Leadership development, team dynamics, conflict resolution, corporate engagement.
• Who Should Apply: Organizational consultants, coaches, HR professionals, equine professionals
• Price: $425 (PATH Intl members), $500 (non-members).

Equine-Assisted Learning Facilitator in Personal Development (EALF-PD)

Support personal growth and wellness with the EALF-PD microcredential. This program prepares professionals to facilitate equine-assisted learning sessions aimed at helping individuals face life challenges, set goals, and build critical life skills such as decision-making and communication. With a strong emphasis on ethics and client care, this credential is perfect for life coaches and wellness professionals.

• Key Skills: Coaching theory, goal setting, mindfulness, personal success strategies.
• Who Should Apply: Life coaches, therapeutic riding instructors, personal development specialists, wellness practitioners, equine specialists.
• Price: $425 (PATH Intl members), $500 (non-members).

HorseWork has designed specialty training programs for each area.  These courses are approved to satisfy the requirements for the PATH International Equine Assisted Learning credential. 

• 30 hours of online course work and hands-on exercises
• Courses meet the competency criteria required by PATH Intl as an approved microcredential
• 10 hours of documented practicum hours

You can take them as a stand-alone course OR as part of the  HorseWork Facilitator training program. These micro-credentials are advanced training programs focused on a single specialty area and the additional competencies needed to serve the populations listed above.   

We are proud to offer these micro-credential trainings as  self-paced online courses and in-person trainings. Online courses for Education,  Organizations, and Personal Development are available in our bookstore.