Tools for Building the Next Generation of EAL & EAS Leaders™
The next generation of Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) and Equine-Assisted Services (EAS) Leaders (that's you!) needs resources and experiences to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing industry and world. In the EAL Community of Practice, we believe every person is a leader - regardless of role or title - and has influence to inspire themselves and others to effectively navigate their journey. Explore the certifications, tools and resource offerings below, and fill out the form to learn more and begin or advance your EAL journey as a Next-Generation EAL Leader!
Corporate Workshops
Corporate experiential workshops designed for Executives, Managers, and High Potential Employees. Take your leadership horsepower to the next level by joining us at Colorado State University CSU Spur for:
- Unleash Your Strengths-Based Leadership Horsepower™
- 1-day Certification: April 8, 2027
- Harness your natural strengths to lead with greater clarity, inspire your team, and drive the collaboration, innovation, engagement and results your organization demands
- Unleash Your Trust-Based Leadership Horsepower™
- 1-day Certification: April 9, 2027
- Become a more trusted leader, colleague, and advisor — and unlock the measurable productivity, sales, and human performance gains that high-trust organizations consistently deliver
- Unleash Your Strengths-Enabled Trust-Based Leadership Horsepower™
- 2-day Certification: April 8+9, 2027
- The complete leadership experience — learn to build deeply trusted relationships internally and externally, in a way that is authentically, powerfully you
“I’ve been through many workshops on Trust, and this is the best one. People have been absolutely raving about the workshop we did with our Sales Leadership Team! I’ve heard a lot of our people using the vernacular and applying the Trust concepts, so thank you!”
-- Senior Director, Sales Training & Talent Enablement, Hologic, Inc.
Earn Your EALDA™ Certification
Equine Assisted Leadership Development Academy™ (EALDA™) Packaged Workshops
- Center Licensing and Instructor Certification for qualified Centers and Instructors
- Packaged or Custom EAL workshops focused on developing the leader within each person
- Ideal for offering to corporate groups, non-profits, military veterans, and youth
- Mix of classroom and ground-based equine activities
- Flexible ways to offer these at your facility to impact your clients, yourself, and equine partners
- Bolster community partnerships and generate funding for Center sustainability
Earn Your Fundamentals of EAL™ Certification
Learn the components and steps required to build and offer your own EAL workshops for various groups:
- Fundamentals of EAL for Corporate™
- 2-day Certification: Nov 3-4, 2026
- Learn to design, develop, and deliver EAL workshops for local for-profit & nonprofit organizations
- Fundamentals of Selling EAL for Corporate™
- 1-day Certification: Nov 2, 2026
- Learn to find and attract local organizations to attend EAL workshops, and manage the sales process
- Fundamentals of EAL for Veterans™ Certification:
- Learn to develop EAL workshops for local military veterans, police, and first responders
- Fundamentals of EAL for Youth™ Certification
- Learn to develop EAL workshops for local youth and at-risk youth
EAL Coaching Certification
- LEADS™ Coaching Certification in applying Strengths-Based EAL Coaching to professionals, veterans, and youth
- Monthly coaching calls to share ideas, challenges, strategies and stories to amp up your coaching!
Staff & Volunteer Engagement
- CenterSAVER™ Toolkit & Coaching Certification for maximizing Staff and Volunteer Fulfillment, Wellbeing, and Retention
- Engagement surveys and analysis
- State of the Team workshops
- Changing Conversations Toolkit
Local Organization Navigator™
- Identify local high-value organizations and businesses, along with key decision makers
- Initiate introductions to local business leaders to increase corporate exposure, giving, community resources, corporate workshops, and sponsors
EAL Return-on-Investment Calculator
- Program Return-on-Investment (ROI) Analysis
- Program Cost Analysis
- Program Benefit Analysis
- Equine Partner Cost Analysis
- Strategic recommendations to maximize ROI and understand the financial impact of your EAL programs