The following are educational workshops.
Introduction to Psychotherapy with Horses
If you are interested in exploring the field of equine assisted services (EAS), this course is for you! The content includes an overview of the field of EAS, the varied types of services provided under the umbrella of “equine therapy” as well as best practices for terminology for these services. In addition, the specifics on the benefits of incorporating horses into mental health treatment and the unique role of the horse in this collaboration. It will also review some of the major approaches, ethical considerations and resources for peer reviewed research for this work. This offering is intended for those interested in entering the field as a professional along with those interested in finding out more about how the process works in order to find a good fit for their therapeutic goals.
Date: Online - anytime! $75
Once purchased, this recorded presentation will be available starting November 15th, 2026 and will be emailed to participants. Purchase of this course goes directly to buying feed for our horses, thank you for your support of the herd!
As a life long animal lover, Dr. Angela began working in Equine Assisted Services(EAS) in 1998. After spending time volunteering, then working in horse care and volunteer coordinator positions, she obtained a teaching certification under PATH (called NARHA at the time) focused on adaptive riding for students with varying developmental and clinical needs. After completing her doctorate in clinical psychology, she continued equine work and completed certification/trainings with Eagala, Arenas for Change (ARCH) and Natural Lifemanship. She started Change Your Lead in 2011 and incorporates horses into psychotherapy with individuals, treatment center groups, wellness and educational offerings. She served on Eagala's research committee for several years, and later as the Research director, helping members find supportive resources for their programs. She has continued assisting with program evaluations and literature reviews of the EAS field through NERDS FOR HERDS. As a horse owner, she has also continued her ongoing education and lived experience in equine welfare and management as well as understanding of equine behavior with a focus on how horses are integrated into the therapy process in an ethical manner. These experiences provide the lense for this offering.