by Sue McIntosh | Feb 27, 2019 | Getting Started in the Equine Therapy Field
We’ve been somewhat spoiled recently in Alberta with a beautiful extended fall – but as it’s looking like winter is planning to arrive tomorrow, with a snowstorm and some -10 temperatures in the forecast, it seemed like a good time to update and...
by Sue McIntosh | Aug 28, 2018 | Getting Started in the Equine Therapy Field
As an EFW Canada mentor and trainer I regularly support equine therapy certification candidates as they collect and document their hours of experience and training with both horses and people to meet the various EFW Canada and other certification requirements. One...
by Sue McIntosh | Apr 29, 2018 | Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy, Getting Started in the Equine Therapy Field, The Healing Power of Animals
What are Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy? Do I need to be a Counselor to do it? Do I need my own facility and horses? How long does it take (and how much does it cost) to certify? These are just some of the questions that came up when I polled graduates and...
by Sue McIntosh | Apr 28, 2018 | Getting Started in the Equine Therapy Field
In this first post in our FAQ series for people starting out in Equine Therapy we cover some key terminology and clarify what we mean by the terms ‘Equine Therapy’ and ‘Animal Assisted Therapy’. As noted in our introduction, you will find a...
by Sue McIntosh | Apr 27, 2018 | Getting Started in the Equine Therapy Field
The Quick Answer Only if you plan to offer counselling services! If you plan to work in Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL), or as an Equine Professional (EP) who partners with a Mental Health Professional (MHP), there is no requirement to be a counsellor or MHP. If you...
by Sue McIntosh | Apr 26, 2018 | Getting Started in the Equine Therapy Field
The Quick Answer No, you don’t! There are several ways to do this work without owning your own facility or horses. On the other hand if you do have horses and a facility to work from this offers you many options, including partnering with another professional who may...
