What is EFL and who can benefit?

Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL) promotes the development of life skills through equine activities. This is NOT therapy and we do not have a lisenced mental health practioner on the property. EFL provides a therapeutic experience through connections made with horses during ground exercises. Sessions are individualized and tailored to each participants needs and goals.
EFL is beneficial to anyone who is looking to improve communication and social skills, improve focus, grounding, mindfulness, reduce stress and anxiety, and build connections. Sessions are structured for both children and adults. They can build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.

EFL is successful because of horses’ natural instincts and behaviors. Whether domestic or wild, horses have strong herd instincts much like humans who need connections. Horses can build strong connections with both horses and humans. Being animals of prey in nature, horses rely on each other for safety and survival. Due to these instincts horses can read and/or respond to our emotions, energy, and body language.

Will I be riding horses?

No we do not ride during EFL sessions. We work on the ground to build a connection with our equine partners.

What do I bring?

You can bring a water bottle and snack. We ask that you wear weather appropriate clothing we will be outside in the weather. WEAR CLOSED TOED SHOES!! If you are planning to participate in any equine activity you need to wear closed toed shoes. If you don’t wear closed toed shoes you will not be allowed to participate.

Bring with you the waiver and confidentiality forms to your session or send them to us before hand.

What payments do you accept?

We accept:

cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, American Express

When will a session be canceled?

Sessions may be canceled or adjusted according to the decision of your instructor/facilitator. This decision may include but not limited to the following circumstances:

• severe weather (thunderstorms, warning/watches).

• temperatures that are under 38 or over 85. High humidity

• heavy percipitation, poor visibility

• High winds

  If for some reason the session has to be canceled we will be sure to reschedule for you.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule a session?

We ask for a 24 hour notice of any cancellation or rescheduled session. We understand life happens, however, if this is a reoccurring issue we do have a no show or late cancellation fee.

If you are late you can still participate in your session however, we will still end at the time that was scheduled. If you are more than 20 minutes late it is the facilitator's decisions to hold the session or not. You will still be charged for the full session unless other arrangements have been made.

What is your sick policy?

PLEASE stay home and/or cancel if you have a fever, cough, sore throat, any GI symptoms, ect. If you have tested positive for COVID or exposed to anyone with COVID.

What if I still have questions?

Please contact us with any questions. We will get back to you as soon as we can during business hours. Email: wingsofgraceequine@gmail.com Phone: (315) 813-3313. We are looking forward to working with you to start moving forward!

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