Equine Assisted Therapy Practitioner Training & Certification
Study in-person or exclusively online from anywhere in the world!
Have horses made a difference in your life?
Now is your opportunity to pay it forward!
A truly rewarding career with horses starts here! Train with us to become an Equine Assisted Wellbeing Endorsed Practitioner and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!
Who is the training for?
Are you a horse enthusiast who knows the immense joy, purpose and fulfilment horses bring to our lives?
Do you value authentic connection?
Have you experienced the benefits of feeling seen, understood and valued?
Equine Assisted Wellbeing is a dynamic and multifaceted equine assisted therapy that combines the scientifically supported benefits of the horse-human connection with the skills of an endorsed practitioner who utilises their training to create safety, facilitate empowerment, and build rapport.
If you’d like to know how to facilitate this experience for others whilst gaining invaluable knowledge and skills in becoming trauma informed and neuro-inclusive this is the training for you!
Why choose the EAWI?
We value an evidence-based, human-centred approach to the therapeutic and learning environments. Our teachings are more than just the addition of new information; true learning requires a felt experience, a combination of the head and the heart. Through our carefully designed lessons you will expand your knowledge and skill set whilst being inspired and supported as you embark on this exciting new journey.
On completion of your training and endorsement as an Equine Assisted Wellbeing Practitioner you will be equipped with all you need to know to set up, start up, and deliver first-class equine assisted therapy to your very own clients.
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Do I have to attend in person?
The choice is yours!
Study from anywhere in the world, at your own pace, through our convenient online student portal—start today!
Prefer to immerse yourself in the teachings, connect with like-minded souls, and spend time with horses for a life-changing 3 days in Western Australia’s beautiful Swan Valley. Join the 2025 waitlist!
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
— Steve Jobs
Don’t let distance stop you.
Study from anywhere in the world with our exclusive online certification in Equine Assisted Therapy.
Start today!
What Will I Learn?
Course Content Sneak Peek
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The need for therapeutic options in mental health treatment, PTSD recovery, and disability and neurodivergent support has never been greater. However, the applications for Equine Assisted Wellbeing are limitless and include corporate and team building, mindfulness, meditation, coaching and workshops, just to name a few. The good news is you don’t need a background in mental health or even to own a horse to enrol.
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• Developing trust and creating safety in the relationship with your client is key to how much they will benefit from their sessions and how likely they are to return. You will develop an understanding of the client’s needs and how you can support them to get the most out of their sessions with you and the horse.
• Presenting conditions: It is important to have an understanding of the conditions most likely to present within your clientele and what you need to know in order to tailor your sessions appropriately.
• Understanding and managing challenges: In your role as a practitioner you will encounter individuals from a vast array of backgrounds, presenting with a variety of different mental, physical and emotional challenges. We will teach you how to effectively identify, prevent and manage challenging situations as they arise.
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Communication and connection with your incredible colleague, the horse, is critical. Before sessions with clients can be effectively and safely facilitated, attunement to the horse’s language, personality and predisposition is a must. This foundation allows for an authentic and collaborative therapeutic union with the horse as together you engage in meaningful work and deepen your partnership as a result.
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Starting and setting up your own business can be an overwhelming process, not to mention putting yourself out there to connect with potential clients. In this module, we will guide you through what’s required and provide strategies you can implement to get the ball rolling and have clients walking through the door (or into the paddock!).
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Understanding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) compliance is a must when providing services to NDIS participants. The NDIS is a government body that oversees the management and use of funding for individuals who qualify for assistance, including those with physical disabilities, neurological impairment, type A medical illnesses and psychosocial disability.
You will receive NDIS service agreements and report form templates - exclusively for use by Equine Assisted Wellbeing Endorsed Practitioners.
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This is important not just because we know how amazing it is to get outside and be with the horses, but because hands-on experience offers an invaluable opportunity. With mock session templates for our online students and real clients for our in-person students, you will develop your new skills and feel ready to put your knowledge into practice.
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Understanding the implications and manifestations of trauma in humans and horses. We believe that it is vital for any person working in a therapeutic setting to be trauma informed. This module gives you a more thorough understanding of trauma, helping you to feel equipped to better understand and support your clients, and your horse.
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We take a deep dive into what neurodivergence is and how it is likely to present. Building on this knowledge we will equip you with the tools and insights to enable you to facilitate sessions that provide a truly authentic and empowering experience for your clients.
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Develop your confidence as you get familiar with the step-by-step process for facilitating your own sessions, and be inspired by the incredible work some of our past students.
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So you don’t have to worry about the not-so-fun stuff, you will gain access to our comprehensive template library that includes waivers, policies and procedures, invoices, intake forms, session planning, client reports, service agreements, and more!
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Your contribution to the therapeutic space encompasses everything you have learned and experienced up to this point. Through increased self-awareness, you can honour your inner wisdom and identify those sneaky limiting beliefs that may try to get in the way as you prepare for an exciting and rewarding new chapter!
Your Enrolment Includes
Exclusive use of the EAWI endorsed practitioner logo
Graduation certificate and EAWI Certification
Exclusive mentoring opportunities
Priority access to future courses and workshops
Ongoing email support
Invitation to the EAWI practitioner Facebook group
The opportunity to be part of a supportive and like-minded community
Templates, including client intake forms, waiver, NDIS reports and service agreements
Welcome gift
Morning tea and lunch fully catered for so you can focus on the learning process (with unlimited tea and coffee)*
Comfortable facilities to help you feel relaxed and enjoy your time with us*
Hands-on experience with the Therapeutic Equine horses*
*Applicable to in-person enrolments only
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Meet Your Principal
Felicity Rideout
Principal and Owner
As owner of Therapeutic Equine Experience and principal of EAWI, Felicity has an incredible amount to offer her students. Whilst completing her initial training in equine therapy a number of years ago Felicity became acutely aware of the need for a more comprehensive and supportive modality of training.
Being a busy mother of three, Felicity empathises with the challenges and joys of balancing multiple responsibilities. Driven by a strong desire to empower others in following their passions, Felicity's goal is to support and guide her students to achieve their dreams and embrace the rewards and flexibility that come with it.
Felicity has carefully combined her many years of experience and education across a vast array of areas to create a unique training platform that will empower her students to have a meaningful career and make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Prior to obtaining her psychology degree, Felicity worked extensively in advertising, sales, and marketing giving her an in-depth understanding of meeting consumer needs.
Now, after building her own successful business and seeing the incredible contribution this service is making to the lives of others, Felicity is beyond excited to share her knowledge with you so you can confidently and professionally begin your entrepreneurial journey into Equine Assisted Wellbeing.