Meet the Horses

Currently we have 4 horses here at Touch of Maple.

Certifications:

Certified Equestrian (Horse) Tai Chi Instructor with equestriantaichi.com

Research Based Programs

All programs were created and researched at three Canadian universities for five years: University of Calgary, University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina.

The "Building Block" (TM) curriculum was created. The "Building Block" (TM) curriculum is basically a process where each program has an objective, yet all objectives are built into each program. We work with one solid objective at a time, and keep building on these skills each week hence the "Building Block" (TM) curriculum. Building skills for life!

Please click on the link below to see the full manuscript entitled:

"The Helping Horse: How Equine Assisted Learning Contributes to the Wellbeing of First Nations Youth in Treatment for Volatile Substance Misuse".

Ten years have passed, and Equine Connection now has over 300 certified facilitators. The programs continue to help all types of people: women, families, youth, men, couples, corporate groups, addictions recovery groups, veterans, etc. Equine Connection also continues to create specialty groups of programs to target the more specific skills development of the many groups mentioned above.

Horse Welfare

The horses at Touch of Maple, are taken care of based on the National Farm Animal Care Council - Code of Practice for the

Care & Handling of Equines which was written in collaboration with Equine Guelph. equineguelph.ca

What is EAL ?
(Equine Assisted Learning)

EAL - Equine Assisted Learning - is a learner based educational experience with horses! More specifically, EAL is an effective approach to human development that encourages individual and team growth. Participants engage in objectively driven exercises and find themselves learning valuable life skills in a fun and exciting atmosphere while partnering / working with horses!

Why do we Partner or Work with Horses?

Horses are tough and steadfast dance

partners. They consistently react to the stimulus provided by the participants. Some of the joys associated with partnering with horses are: they don't judge and they constantly assess. Their feedback is honest and instant. Listening to what they have to say is powerful and may spur the individual to change. By including horses in specifically designed educational exercises, Equine Assisted Facilitators can help the participants on a successful road to self discovery.

How do Horses do this?

Horses respond and react to the stimulus of the people they are working with and respond immediately. The Facilitator then has an opportunity to step-in to help identify and help things move forward. Horses don't overthink a participant's motive, but they will challenge their behaviour and leadership.

Touch of Maple Horse Information

The horses at Touch of Maple were selected, trained and worked with to ensure your safety and comfort. They each have their own personality, just like we do!

Touch of Maple

6860 Glendon Drive

Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc

Melbourne, Ontario, Canada

N0L 1T0

Contact:

Phone: 519-670-3716

e-mail: touchofmaplefarm@proton.me

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Meet the Horses

Research Based Programs

Horse Welfare

What is EAL ? (Equine Assisted Learning)

Touch of Maple Horse Information

What is EAL ?
(Equine Assisted Learning)