Become a Certified Equine Assisted Coach
Discover the transformative power of horses with our Complete Course to become a Certified Equine Assisted Coach. Are you ready to help the world move forward alongside unbridled horses? Do you want a complete, proven system based on neuroscience, coaching and 30+ human development approaches? Embark on a journey of a life time. This powerful course teaches you everything you need to know to become a Certified Equine Assisted Coach.
This is your opportunity to leave a legacy of hope and make a difference in the world, alongside unbridled horses. Welcome to our beautiful field, you are going to love it here. |
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***** A Transformational Experience
"This was a transformational experience. I learned skills for life to share with others. I learned I’m strong and empowered, and that this is my destiny. I see things differently and understand my triggers, take time to pause, and embrace diversity. I wish I had done this 10 years ago.
Jennie Thompson - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 1
Read this: Equine Assisted Coaching, not Counseling or Psychotherapy
The EquineFlow® Approach is not psychotherapy, counseling, advice giving, mental healthcare, or treatment for substance abuse or any addictive behavior. Certified EquineFlow Practitioners are not licensed mental health professionals, psychotherapists or counselors, and do not present or act as such. The EquineFlow Approch is not intended or suitable as a replacement for counseling, psychiatric interventions, treatment for mental illness, professional medical advice, financial assistance, legal counsel, or other professional services. Certified EquineFlow Practitioners only work with clients who are able to self-regulate their nervous system. The EquineFlow Approach does not include assessments, diagnostics, treatment or medication.
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What Is The EquineFlow® Approach?
EquineFlow® is a global leader in the Equine Assisted Space with over 50 EquineFlow Practitioners with 6 Nationalities across the US and Europe coaching people alongside free roaming horses in their natural habitats.
The EquineFlow® Approach a complete multi component system for transformational equine assisted coaching that Certified EquineFlow Practitioners use to reconnect their clients with themselves in a state of wholeness, autonomy, strategic cognition, and power to self direct and self determine the course of their life to achieve self-actualization. The approach integrates intentional neuroplasticity, with proven self-healing techniques, powerful corporate learning strategies, over 35+ modalities for human growth, and equine assisted tools, in full respect to horse well-being and needs. The EquineFlow® Approach removes guesswork, so you can guide clients to breakthroughs that once felt out of reach—with the clear, honest support of your horses. |
Is This Is Right For Me?
We're here to enable you to be successful with our program. Looking for a mini-degree in professional equine assisted coaching that teaches you the complete foundation of this work? Our program is a great fit and will help you get started.
Looking for continued education in equine assisted psychotherapy? Our program is not a good fit as we focus on non-clinical and non-pathology-based approaches. Next steps:
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***** I can trust my instincts and creativity
" It was very powerful to be part of a group of women with different beliefs, educational backgrounds, age and talents united for the common cause of making the world we live in a better place. The program and the environment made it possible. I learned that I'm not broke; I can use my past experience and my unique abilities to create the life I want. I am not too old to learn. I can trust my instincts and creativity, I don't have to do it like everyone else. This training helped me gain perspective about my life and coaching ambitions guiding me to a clear understanding of who I am. I highly recommend it."
Maria Mersman - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 2
What Do I Get When I Take This Course?
This course is a complete, start-to-finish system, intended to teach you everything you need to know to get started with your equine assisted coaching practice.:
- 250 hours of training - 428 page Course Handbook - Scrips for 12 sessions - 10 hours of personal feedback on your sessions with real clients - Mastered 7 complete, scientifically backed methods based on nature based Voice Dialoguing, ARC, ACT, Narrative Coaching, Somatic Experiencing, Art Coaching, Play Coaching, Symbolic Experiential Coaching, Experiential learning and Equine Assisted Learning. - Detailed modules about neuroscience, emotional injury, communication, role of the horses, safety, trouble shooting, and business building. - Peer support group + Dedicated personal contact with trainers |
When Does Class Start?
Now registering for EAST COAST FALL 2025:
An example training schedule:
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My Dreams Can Become Reality *****
"I always knew I wanted to help others and I always wanted horses and this is such a wonderful combination. I learned my dreams can become reality and that I can make it happen. I can plan step by step to start the business, and I can I start it without a large financial investment.
Terry Farmer - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 2
Is This An Online Course?
As an equestrian, you lead a busy and full lifestyle. We understand that you do not have a lot of time and energy.
That's why we put together a learning schedule that combines virtual and on site training that works for your calendar and that you immediately can put into action. You don't need to wait 6 years before getting started with this work. The EquineFlow approach is a proven process to help you become a catalyst for change. We include on site training because we strongly believe in the importance of experiential learning in multi sensory environments. |
How Long Does It Take To Get Certified?
Most students finish level 1 within a year. Some take longer if life happens to get in the way. The EquineFlow Approach training is designed to give you both the motivation from set deadlines, and the flexibility for real life situations that influence your progress.
Many of our certified EquineFlow practitioners launched their practices within 6 months after graduation. For high performing coaches who want to train, we have fast-tracks. There are 4 credentials in total. Here is more information. |
***** This training was truly life changing.
Not only did I receive the tools I needed to transform my coaching business, I was able to gain the tools I needed to transform my own life in a fundamental and healthy way. I was able to connect in a physical way with my emotional reactions. Knowing how feelings are stored in my body and the neuroscience behind my reactions has given me choices that I never knew I had. I gained the perspective that Neuroscience is the key. My perceptions and perspectives were challenged and I was able to drop old habits that no longer serve as I worked side by side with my own practice clients during the training. Thank you for offering this training and sending it out into the world. I am honored to have been chosen as a student and cannot wait to see how this will transform my work."
Kim Carter - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 2
What Happens When I Sign Up?
Once you submit the application form, our admissions counselor reaches out to you within 48 business hours to help you understand how to navigate the next steps of the application process, which course path is right for you, and what to do next.
Next, you'll receive your official admission letter with the syllabus, that includes dates, required text books and practical information about your upcoming course. One month prior to launch you will receive your required textbooks info, as well as the login to the virtual classrooms. |
Do I Get Additional Support If I Get Stuck During The Course?Yes, you do. Our classes are intentionally compact to facilitate real connection, true support and deep learning. Your trainer has a maximum of 8 level 1 students each course and is your dedicated support person.
If you run into any troubles, please email our team at [email protected]. We will dedicate someone to help you become successful with our training program. We've been where you are now and understand how daunting the process seems. Breathe, you've got this. You have a whole team behind you to help you launch. Your potential is limitless. |
Learned a lot about the workings of the mind. *****
"This was a very valuable experience. I learned a lot about the workings of the mind. The tenants of Coaching and how to apply that knowledge to sessions with clients. I found the work with values and the Ikegai worksheet very powerful. The scripted sessions were invaluable examples of powerful work with clients. I also learned so much about myself. Each class taught me something. " Donna Thomas - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 1
Are You A Licensed Mental Health Provider?
The EquineFlow Approach is about meeting people where they are, without judgement, and walking alongside of them in the direction they want to go. Certified EquineFlow Practitioners support people in their self directed and self determined journey of growth with tools and exercises that enable clients to bring out the best in themselves.
We operate without an agenda and predefined outcomes; the client leads without exception. We create conditions for introspection and growth, ask questions, and enable access to deep intelligence in clients. As EquineFlow Practitioners we are not counselors or psychotherapists. We are not licensed mental health providers, and do not present ourselves as such. We operate complimentary to other fields of human growth and development. The EquineFlow Approach is neither intended as, nor suitable for providing mental health assessments, screening, diagnostics, or treatment, and these elements are not part of the EquineFlow training or practice scope for Certified EquineFlow Practitioners. |
Where Are You Located?There are EquineFlow locations in Greenville, SC, Raleigh, NC and The Netherlands. We are actively expanding and are seeking new locations for our training programs, particularly on the West Coast of the US, in China, South-America and Africa.
Would you like to explore if your farm is a good fit? Request the information package here. Requirements for EquineFlow Institute Satellite Locations :
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***** One of the most valuable decisions
"Participating in this class was one of the most valuable decisions I have ever made in my life. Learning the neuroscience behind the coaching modalities not only taught me how to help others find their empowered self, it helped me find my own empowered self. I use the tools daily during life's tough challenges, such as watching my mom enter the middle/late stages of dementia. Instead of dropping into a deep, paralyzing depression, I have been able to honor my feelings while staying focused in the here and now and accomplish my goals.
I learned that I have an intuitive sense about others that I can tap in to as I coach clients through a dilemma. I learned how deep my compassion can be and how to channel that into a solid place of holding the space for a client, earning their trust, and giving them the respect they deserve. I learned how to trust a process instead of my own ideas and instead I use my ideas about the various processes to determine the best approach for my client. I learned how to trust myself!
I have seen the power of horse therapy in my own life ever since I can remember. I have dreamed of using horses as a therapeutic modality since high school, but it wasn't until this class that I truly gained the perspective and knowledge to truly understand that this is LIFE CHANGING. I feel a deep sense of urgency to offer what I know to others. I was able to recently walk my client out of suicidal feelings by simply pointing out, "This is your operating self talking to you. What does this feeling want you to know?" She was able to switch out of this way of thinking and solve her problem. If I had not been armored with these tools, I would not have known what to say to her, and would have most likely stayed in my own operating self of fear. I am humbled by the enormous responsibility I have to help others and I feel a deep sense of urgency to reach out. I am absolutely thrilled that I started and completed this class. It has completely transformed my life." Sara Griffith - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 1
What Are Your Credentials?
Equine Assisted Coaching is a rapidly growing but still emerging field within a niche market. Currently, there are no established global organizations that offer formal credentialing specifically for our unique approach, and a universally accepted definition or protocol is yet to be developed. In many countries, this type of work is considered a free profession, meaning no specific licensing is required to practice. However, we recommend checking the regulations in your country to determine what applies to your particular situation.
At EquineFlow, we take pride in aligning our program closely with the standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Upon completing our training and becoming a Certified EquineFlow Practitioner, you will be well-prepared to pursue credentialing through the ICF or even become a Board Certified Coach. Our program provides a strong foundation rooted in internationally recognized coaching standards, offering you both credibility and flexibility in your career. |
How Much Does it Cost?
We are dedicated to providing unparalleled value for your investment, offering a program that combines affordability with exceptional impact. As a grassroots organization, we operate with minimal overhead, ensuring that every dollar goes directly toward delivering the highest quality education. Our curriculum is not only academically rigorous but also rooted in practical, real-world application, preparing you for a successful and meaningful career.
Participation in the EquineFlow® training to become a Certified EquineFlow® Practitioner Level 1 (CEP1) ® costs $3,750 per school year, or $375 per month, or $3650 if you pay the balance per check. We offer flexible payment plans and a limited number of scholarships, with hope to expand scholarship opportunities in the future. Compared to other coaching programs, we provide superior educational value and affordability, combining academic strength with real-world effectiveness. |
The EquineFlow Approach
The Equineflow Approach to transformational equine assisted coaching is designed to help people bridge the gap between their current reality and their desired reality, by moving beyond squirrely thoughts and swirly sensations, back to reconnection with their core selves. By using intentional neuroplasticity, it sets the conditions for the nervous system of clients to calibrate and resonate. This allows a reshaping of the nervous systems's pathways to support personal growth. EquineFlow practitioners support clients achieve wholeness, autonomy, wisdom, and power, enabling them to take control of their lives with self determined confidence and self actualized agency, and build their desired reality.
Intentional neuroplasticity is at the heart of the Equineflow Approach. Through specific techniques and experiences, clients work with horses to set the stage for rewiring their nervous system, promoting advanced strategic cognition that transcends fixed thinking patterns. This hands-on learning process promotes a deep state of flow, stimulating clients to restore their inner expansion and empowering them to make decisions that align with their true selves.
The Equineflow Approach combines equine assisted experiential learning, transformational coaching techniques, cognition transcending strategies, and corporate learning techniques. With over 35 human growth modalities included, it offers a tailored and effective way to support clients on their journey to self-discovery and fulfillment.
The core of EquineFlow was developed by cognitive neuroscientist, counselor and speech therapist Dr. Greyerbiehl Phd who over the course of her career explored hundreds of transformational tools. She picked the ones that worked best for her clients and used them to weave a system of transformation that she called Meaningsight. The EquineFlow Approach includes her approach and you will learn in depth transformation tools that have been tested over decades. This time tested, proven and comprehensive system ensures your clients achieve profound, lasting and sticky transformations that enable new realities.
Intentional neuroplasticity is at the heart of the Equineflow Approach. Through specific techniques and experiences, clients work with horses to set the stage for rewiring their nervous system, promoting advanced strategic cognition that transcends fixed thinking patterns. This hands-on learning process promotes a deep state of flow, stimulating clients to restore their inner expansion and empowering them to make decisions that align with their true selves.
The Equineflow Approach combines equine assisted experiential learning, transformational coaching techniques, cognition transcending strategies, and corporate learning techniques. With over 35 human growth modalities included, it offers a tailored and effective way to support clients on their journey to self-discovery and fulfillment.
The core of EquineFlow was developed by cognitive neuroscientist, counselor and speech therapist Dr. Greyerbiehl Phd who over the course of her career explored hundreds of transformational tools. She picked the ones that worked best for her clients and used them to weave a system of transformation that she called Meaningsight. The EquineFlow Approach includes her approach and you will learn in depth transformation tools that have been tested over decades. This time tested, proven and comprehensive system ensures your clients achieve profound, lasting and sticky transformations that enable new realities.
***** This changed so much for me.
"This was absolutely a valuable experience. Not only did this enable me to find the path to help those that I hold dear in this world, but it helped me to come to terms and peace with myself on a level I never have been able to before. I no longer see the different parts of myself as ‘bad’ or ‘evil’, they have a reason for being. This changed so much for me. The insights I gained increased my compassion for myself and others. I have more patience and ability to be aware of and hold space for others, people & animals.
Cat Leonard - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 1
Return On Investment
The average Equine Assisted Coach charges between $100 and $300 per private session, depending on the location and the demographic they intend to serve. The average rate in the Greenville, SC area is $125 per hour. To compare: riding instructors in this area charge about $75 to $100 per hour for a private lesson.
The average equine assisted corporate workshop starts around $4500 for a full day.
What you are able to charge, depends on the value you provide for your client, your reputation, and what your clients can afford to pay you. Some of our practitioners work with under privileged youth and receive grants. Some of our practitioners work with executives in C-suites and bill per hour.
There are many ways of tailoring your practice to your unique purpose, and create a thriving, sustainable, career path. If you are already a farm owner, horse riding instructor, horse trainer, yoga instructor, teacher, or corporate coach or executive, you can expect efficient returns on your investments.
The average Equine Assisted Coach charges between $100 and $300 per private session, depending on the location and the demographic they intend to serve. The average rate in the Greenville, SC area is $125 per hour. To compare: riding instructors in this area charge about $75 to $100 per hour for a private lesson.
The average equine assisted corporate workshop starts around $4500 for a full day.
What you are able to charge, depends on the value you provide for your client, your reputation, and what your clients can afford to pay you. Some of our practitioners work with under privileged youth and receive grants. Some of our practitioners work with executives in C-suites and bill per hour.
There are many ways of tailoring your practice to your unique purpose, and create a thriving, sustainable, career path. If you are already a farm owner, horse riding instructor, horse trainer, yoga instructor, teacher, or corporate coach or executive, you can expect efficient returns on your investments.
Bridging Gaps
Global Impact
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Adaptive Learning
Collaborative Growth
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***** The EquineFlow Method and Format is Spot on and very well put together
"This was an extremely valuable experience. The EF method and format for the activities is spot on and very well put together, and well thought out. I feel I have the skills and the knowledge to move forward with my career as a coach."
Roz Tyburski - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 2
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About The Mission of EquineFlow:
We enable equestrians change their worlds for the better by:
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Step Into Your Unique Ability
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We want you to be successful with our training.
EquineFlow works with some of the coolest people and horses in the world. At EquineFlow, certified EquineFlow practitioners partner with their horses to help people amplify adaptivity, ability and agency, to self direct and self determine the course of their life. During private sessions and group workshops people restore power and agency, and maximize their connection with inner wisdom through evidence based, experiential methods. The work is assisted by unbridled horses in their natural habitat through a variety of different modalities .
Our certification program is specifically designed to help horse people with excellent analytical and interpersonal relations skills shift careers to equine assisted coaching. Level headed people who figured out how to lean into the yuck, who know how to survive and thrive, no matter what the circumstances, and who want to support others on their journey through equine assisted coaching.
EquineFlow Practitioners help their clients reorient themselves to inner power and autonomy, building a life in alignment with the wisdom within. If you are looking for an evidence based, trauma informed, science backed complete start to finish system that is taught in a hands-on, experiential way, to help others move forward in life, with guidance from horses, immersed in nature, this training is likely a great fit for you. |
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WHY: You are ready for a career shift. You want to work with horses, but in a way that is purposeful and meaningful. It is the right time for you to move forward on your path of growth. You want to learn how to utilize your lived experiences to help other people grow, even when the stakes are against them or when emotional scars run deep.
You see people as powerful, capable entities of change, and want to learn how to ignite their capacity for self-healing and power. You prefer no-nonsense methods that are evidence based, trauma informed, include the power of horses and nature, and just the right touch of innovation.
You see people as powerful, capable entities of change, and want to learn how to ignite their capacity for self-healing and power. You prefer no-nonsense methods that are evidence based, trauma informed, include the power of horses and nature, and just the right touch of innovation.
- You think out of the box, and enjoy learning through experiential trainings.
- You want the complete foundation you need to get started.
- You want a professional approach with a clearly defined code of conduct and ethics.
- You want help launching your practice so you can hit the ground running right after graduation.
- You want a practice that recognizes horses as sentient beings, who are always invited, never forced to partner with you in this work.
- You want a client centered, permission based approach that puts the client first, and helps them self-direct and self-determine the course of their life.
- You want to be part of a tribe of grounded and passionately inspired horse people who support one another and work together to drive societal progress alongside their horses.
- You want a system that is proven to work.
***** I Now Have Tools
"Everything was so professionally done. The classroom at EquineFlow’s location was perfect in every way. This program was extremely valuable to me in my personal growth alone....and for my future. It has given me tools to use in the future that will allow me to have an income and contribute to my fellow human race! I learned I am capable of everything that I desire to achieve. Perspectives were challenged. My life is rich in experience, both good and bad. I now have tools to ask questions of myself and to share those skills with others. The knowledge that I am capable and intuitive gives me confidence to continue to pursue this road."
Robin Richardson - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 1
EquineFlow's Statement On Labels & Language
Words carry a charge and language matters. At EquineFlow we respect the nervous system and its needs to mobilize defense mechanisms. We approach our clients with unconditional positive regard and understand words we use can trigger defense and coping mechanisms. That's why we are conscious about making efforts to use non-labeling language and objective terms whenever possible. We approach life from a non-medical perspective and provide alternatives to medical language that describes behavior. We simultaneously understand that people prefer to use labels for themselves. For this reason we continue to use language that offers potential for change and growth whenever we can, while also respecting choices that our clients make in their own journey of life. Our programs are self-directed and we want to ensure our programs reach the people who need them the most.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The EquineFlow approach was developed in conjunction with American neuroscientists, trainers and guides. The approach is not a gimmick or a quick fix. Besides equine facilitated growth modalities, it contains proven modalities based on more than 35 scientifically supported models for human transformation.
Level 1 includes a complete equine assisted coaching system that allows you to help your client ingrate themselves back is a self-determined sense of wholeness. You will learn how to coach your clients to :
This program is unlike any other equine assisted coaching program. It is a powerful, complete system that aims to ignite self-determination and self actualization in clients. It includes techniques from focusing, nature based, trauma-informed coaching, journeying, narrative coaching, sand tray coaching, symbolic modeling, existential coaching, Intuitive Coaching, Socratic Questioning, Somatic Experiencing and more. In addition to the most effective working methods inspired by the leading horse assisted learning models, the EquineFlow Approach also integrates approaches inspired by the best practices of the business world such as LEAN, EOS, Six Sigma, Demming and Prince II. It is a complete, start to finish coaching system, that gets you coaching right after graduation.
Level 1 includes a complete equine assisted coaching system that allows you to help your client ingrate themselves back is a self-determined sense of wholeness. You will learn how to coach your clients to :
- Reconnect with inner intelligence and intuitive knowing to advance cognitive ability and self direct and self determine the path to a self actualized life in connection with others.
- Communicate with parts inside themselves, to repair connection between their hurt parts, so all parts can work together to create solutions that take into account all parts.
- Pause, assess, and go within to let emerge strategic, all inclusive solutions that work
- Interact with unbridled horses to deepen newfound knowledge and skill, and find additional levels of awareness and clarity.
- Build visionary roadmaps and strategic ecosystems that create happy, meaningful, purposeful lives as determined by the client themselves
- Restore power and agency
This program is unlike any other equine assisted coaching program. It is a powerful, complete system that aims to ignite self-determination and self actualization in clients. It includes techniques from focusing, nature based, trauma-informed coaching, journeying, narrative coaching, sand tray coaching, symbolic modeling, existential coaching, Intuitive Coaching, Socratic Questioning, Somatic Experiencing and more. In addition to the most effective working methods inspired by the leading horse assisted learning models, the EquineFlow Approach also integrates approaches inspired by the best practices of the business world such as LEAN, EOS, Six Sigma, Demming and Prince II. It is a complete, start to finish coaching system, that gets you coaching right after graduation.
- SARA GRIFFITH, CEP1
"Participating in this training was one of the most valuable decisions I have ever made in my life. I learned I have an intuitive sense about others that I can tap in to, and I learned to trust myself."
WHAT MAKES EQUINEFLOW DIFFERENT?
Welcome to the World of Equine Assisted Coaching
It's not therapy, it's coaching! You'll hear this phrase often as we guide you in navigating human growth from a coaching perspective. Our approach isn’t medical, pathological, "woo-woo," or just about positive thinking—it's something entirely different. We’re excited to help you develop this unique skill set.
You'll notice that the person who starts the program is not the same as the person who finishes it. Our program offers more than just professional development—it also allows for deep personal growth. It’s a process of restoring yourself to who you've always been, a sense of coming home to yourself.
As coaches, we don’t advise, judge, or tell clients what to do. We don’t work with preconceived outcomes. Instead, we create the conditions for growth, helping clients find their own answers, on their own terms. We partner with them, walking beside them—not in front, not behind—as they navigate challenging situations and difficult dilemmas. The horses are alongside, but they are not magic pills. They help reveal insights, but we teach you how to support clients when the horses alone are not enough to show the way forward.
This is beautiful work—helping clients become more self-determined, self-actualized, and centered. Professionally, we rely heavily on symbolic inquiry, shifting states of consciousness, mining metaphors, and working in large outdoor environments. We also focus on the somatic side of human experiences, acknowledging the different parts of the nervous system and working with them, not against them.
Our clients love this work, and the progress they make is world-altering—not just for themselves, but for their families, employees, and communities. Purpose-driven and meaningful are just a few words that describe what we do.
More information in our FAQ
Horse Well being is Paramount
In EquineFlow sessions horses are always free roaming, and typically in their natural habitats, surrounded by their equine friends and family. We feel this is vital to allow our clients and horses to maximize the results this work can produce for them and their journeys. At no point are horses tethered, ridden, or forced to interact, or to undergo certain actions from our clients. If horses show signs of their nervous system nearing treshold of arousal during our sessions, we discontinue the session immediately and put measurements in place to prevent it from happening again. We seek forward motion toward increased well being for equinity and humanity alike, and do not increase the well being of one at the cost of decreasing the well-being of the other.
Practitioner training
The focus of Certified EquineFlow Practitioners is to meet the client where the client is, at any given moment of the day, and reach out to them in the best possible way. Some days that means clients choose a session with the horses. Other days, clients may decide that interaction with horses does not feel like the right tool for that moment in time to grow and forward motion. The clients are in the lead of their experience and Certified EquineFlow Practitioner walk alongside them on they journey.
Our permission based approach is built around the concept of the right technique at the right time for the right person, flowing with where the client feels the need to direct the process toward. EquineFlow teaches mastery, both assisted by horses and without assistance. The horses are not tools, but partners. While horses are invaluable partners, they are not tools, and our work is just as effective when other animals, plants, or even rocks play a role in the process. Many practitioners also find great success working virtually.
It's not therapy, it's coaching! You'll hear this phrase often as we guide you in navigating human growth from a coaching perspective. Our approach isn’t medical, pathological, "woo-woo," or just about positive thinking—it's something entirely different. We’re excited to help you develop this unique skill set.
You'll notice that the person who starts the program is not the same as the person who finishes it. Our program offers more than just professional development—it also allows for deep personal growth. It’s a process of restoring yourself to who you've always been, a sense of coming home to yourself.
As coaches, we don’t advise, judge, or tell clients what to do. We don’t work with preconceived outcomes. Instead, we create the conditions for growth, helping clients find their own answers, on their own terms. We partner with them, walking beside them—not in front, not behind—as they navigate challenging situations and difficult dilemmas. The horses are alongside, but they are not magic pills. They help reveal insights, but we teach you how to support clients when the horses alone are not enough to show the way forward.
This is beautiful work—helping clients become more self-determined, self-actualized, and centered. Professionally, we rely heavily on symbolic inquiry, shifting states of consciousness, mining metaphors, and working in large outdoor environments. We also focus on the somatic side of human experiences, acknowledging the different parts of the nervous system and working with them, not against them.
Our clients love this work, and the progress they make is world-altering—not just for themselves, but for their families, employees, and communities. Purpose-driven and meaningful are just a few words that describe what we do.
More information in our FAQ
Horse Well being is Paramount
In EquineFlow sessions horses are always free roaming, and typically in their natural habitats, surrounded by their equine friends and family. We feel this is vital to allow our clients and horses to maximize the results this work can produce for them and their journeys. At no point are horses tethered, ridden, or forced to interact, or to undergo certain actions from our clients. If horses show signs of their nervous system nearing treshold of arousal during our sessions, we discontinue the session immediately and put measurements in place to prevent it from happening again. We seek forward motion toward increased well being for equinity and humanity alike, and do not increase the well being of one at the cost of decreasing the well-being of the other.
Practitioner training
The focus of Certified EquineFlow Practitioners is to meet the client where the client is, at any given moment of the day, and reach out to them in the best possible way. Some days that means clients choose a session with the horses. Other days, clients may decide that interaction with horses does not feel like the right tool for that moment in time to grow and forward motion. The clients are in the lead of their experience and Certified EquineFlow Practitioner walk alongside them on they journey.
Our permission based approach is built around the concept of the right technique at the right time for the right person, flowing with where the client feels the need to direct the process toward. EquineFlow teaches mastery, both assisted by horses and without assistance. The horses are not tools, but partners. While horses are invaluable partners, they are not tools, and our work is just as effective when other animals, plants, or even rocks play a role in the process. Many practitioners also find great success working virtually.
internationally provenThe EquineFlow Approach is based on more than 35 proven international modalities and has been used successfully since 2010
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scientifically backedThe EquineFlow Approach was developed in conjunction with American cognitive neuroscientists, and integrates corporate practices that are proven to deliver results.
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complete programThe EquineFlow Approach is a complete program under one roof. Level 1 certification enables you to work as a practitioner within your scope.
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COACHING CLIENT REVIEWS
***** Gareth O. : Adapt to a Changing World |
***** John Z. : Extremely Rewarding |
***** Sharon C. : I Tripled My Business & Walked Into A Dream |
***** Molly F. : See Myself in a New Light |
These are reviews of actual clients that used EquineFlow services before we started training and certifying practitioners. Clients range from leaders of multinational corporations, trained therapists, private clients and leadership masterclass clients.
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WHAT CERTIFIED EQUINEFLOW PRACTITIONERS SAID ABOUT THIS TRAINING:
***** Allowed me to start a new career path that I knew I was destined for
"This was an EXTREMELY valuable experience. Not only has it allowed me to start a new career path that I knew I was destined for but I didn’t know what it was supposed to be, it also allowed me to REALLY process some personal things that I had thought I had worked through but actually needed more. I have grown and changed so much, all for the better, plus I gained friends for life. I learned I am important, I have value, and I do and can make a difference. That the things I went through did not define me but at the same time have helped shape me into a better person. I have a sense of well-being that has never been in me. The insights I gained will help me work with various types of people to find their overall well-being. I gained the insight that all parts need to be addressed and at least understood if not accepted.
Charleen Snyder - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 1
***** Powerful Tools
"This was a valuable experience because it was exposure to tools and how to use them and in what context. Also exposure to just how powerful these tools are -which is both empowering and taken as a warning to use them with care-. I learned that I can take a beating from life, and still keep moving, growing, refining, and achieving goals successfully. The insights I gained have intensified my awareness of the levels in human interaction.
Trish Finley - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 1
***** I learned that I can do this!
"Going through the course really solidified for me that I do want to be a coach. I was so unsure, but I was sure that the methods help people and that I could help people to. Now, I am so glad I can help people through this! I learned how to really use and apply goals. I had only used them with my jobs. I never tried it in my personal development. It was crucial to my success here. And, I learned I can do this!
Maren Reaves - Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 2
***** Very valuable experience
"This was a very valuable experience because I am now able to apply the neuroscience behind what I do. Combined with my intuition, this training changed my life. I learned the power of gentleness as well as trusting others to scaffold me and it feels remarkable. Life events can change us, but this training showed me that our coaching gifts can be repackaged, deepened, combined with other models and have a lasting powerful impact. I'm honored to be part of the initial cohort and will strive to honor the lifework of EquineFlow." S. M. Certified EquineFlow Practitioner 1
ABOUT THE FOUNDER:
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EquineFlow was founded in 2010 by Dutch expat Monique Ravesloot. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Monique worked over a decade for European multinational companies, coaching executives on optimizing performance and driving change through process analysis, identifying root causes, and addressing these root causes to grow systemic solutions.
Prior to starting EquineFlow she used her over 37 years of experience with horses and people, to resolve pervasive horse-human communication challenges. Monique has traveled the world, is a life long student of human behavior, and is a multiple trauma survivor. She is a student of the 4 year Core Shamanism program. Monique is passionate about uniting logic, reason and rational, with intuition and mysticism, by exploring the neuroscientific foundation that underscores both. After she took part in an equine assisted learning modality in the Netherlands 20 years ago, she vowed she would one day make sure the whole world has access to this work. She studied for 4 years with cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Greyerbiehl to learn about transformational coaching, and trained with the best of the horse assisted learning world. In the mean time Monique designed at her farm WolfOak an equi habitat that offers horses freedom to be who they need to be, and do what they need to do in order to maintain a healthy state of homeostasis, while also allowing humans to share their space. This outdoor laboratory allows horses to be horses, while engaging with clients and students if they want to, or withdrawing if they don't want to. This respect for horses, animals, people and all living things at large, is at the heart of the EquineFlow approach. Behavior is seen through the Nervous System Survival Strategy (NSSS) lens. The combined power of of academic theory, applied practical experiences in corporate realms, forward oriented coaching, training and instructing, and a decade of living surrounded by a herd of roaming horses in a habitat that promotes equine wellbeing, feeds directly into the EquineFlow approach. The result is a powerful, proven system for human development and societal improvement. After years of coaching with the EquineFlow approach, people began to ask her to teach them the approach, and in 2019 the first EquineFlow Practitioner training launched. It sold out immediately and slowly the emphasis of EquineFlow shifted to coaching education. In 2025 EquineFlow will become The EquineFlow Cooperative. We are currently implementing the foundation to make this shift, that will enable us to help more people, love more horses, and turn more passionate equestrians into skilled equine assisted coaches. |
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WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU ENROLL:
Imagine using the wisdom of unbridled horses to help people shift into meaning, purpose and happiness.
At the end of this 1 year program you will have:
- A complete, start-to-finish system to independently empower clients within your scope to transform their lives, with or without horses. You will be an official EquineFlow® Practitioner and have a solid system to drive the change you seek in the world through equine assisted coaching.
Small groups, live, face to face experiential learning:
- 1 school year
- 250 hours of training during 1 school year
- 80 live, face to face contact hours in small groups
- 10 hours of personal feedback on your sessions
Complete, accessible resources:
- 350 page Course Handbook and additional learning resources
- Scripts, flows and play books for 7 equine assisted coaching sessions
Mastered theory of the human transformation:
- Mastered 7 complete, scientifically backed methods based on nature based Narrative Coaching, Art Coaching, Play Coaching, Symbolic Experiential Coaching, Mindsight, Experiential learning and Equine Assisted Learning.
- Mastered the neurology and neurobiology supporting the exercises, and you can articulate them clearly to your clients.
Practical insights:
- Understand the role of horses, how to work safely and effectively with unbridled horses and clients.
- Know how to trouble shoot to promote safety for all, even when the unexpected happens in sessions with your clients.
Engaging, personal learning;
- Engaging, challenging and stimulating practicums that teach you how to ignite transformation
- Peer support group
- Dedicated personal contact with trainers
- Get support by getting access to a growing community of Certified EquineFlow® Pracititioners
- Practiced applying these methods on real clients.
- Sharpened your advanced communication skills
A well rounded plan
- Experiential module about building your business the right way
- A pragmatic strategy to implement new knowledge and skills in your practice.
- Designed your practice specifics so that you are ready to launch immediately after graduation
Homework that matters + practical exam:
- All homework is directly related to building your skill as a coach and launching your practice.
- Project based learning style exam to demonstrate your skills
- 2 year membership of the EquineFlow®
No Specific Prior Education Required
At EquineFlow we believe there is more to growth and intelligence than academic achievement. Not all processes of building human experience come with awards or degrees. Some experiences develop profound skill and wisdom. The ideal student for this training is a seasoned human being with great people and horse skills, AND personal lived, acknowledged and processed trauma experience(s). A grounded human being who has dealt with difficult trials and tribulations, and figured out how to shift from surviving to thriving. Someone who wants to apply the wisdom gained through their experience and scars, by integrating a proven transformational framework to ignite change in the world.
Gentle Note: If you are actively going through rough times in your life, and resolving challenges takes up a good chunk of your mental and physical energy, this class may not be right for you right now. Hang in there, life can get a little crazy sometimes! This class is not designed for people who are looking for personal coaching. We can connect you with a Certified EquineFlow Practitioner who supports you in finding forward movement. Then, after you have entered calmer water, please revisit this page. You could consider joining training to use your personal experience to support others who go through rougher parts in their life. Life is difficult sometimes, but you are not alone and there are people who can -and want to- help.
GENERAL PHASES + TUITION SCHOOL YEAR
Hybrid
This program is a hybrid of online classes and hands-on, experiential work with horses on site. We understand that not all students have horses available for practice sessions, and rest assured, the practice equine assisted coaching sessions do not require horses. Instead, the equine assisted part of the training is taught during the in-person weekends, where we’ll focus on this specific skill set.
Onsite Training
There are three in-person 2,5 and 3-day weekends that require travel to one of our locations. When signing up, you'll have the opportunity to indicate your preference for location. However, please note that this does not guarantee your class will be held at your chosen location. Be sure to check your syllabus for the exact dates and locations of your in-person sessions before paying your deposit.
Importance of Cohorts
Once enrolled, students are expected to remain in the same cohort throughout the program. We deeply value the sense of community that forms within each group, and the bonds developed are essential to the cohort’s success. We do not facilitate exchanges between cohorts unless life circumstances absolutely require it.
Attendance
Participation in all classes is required, especially the in-person weekends, as we believe they are essential for your development as a well-rounded coach. If you miss any in-person classes, you may not be able to graduate with your cohort and could be invited to join a future cohort to make up the missed time.
Your Success is Our Success
We are deeply committed to your success and strongly believe that this program, with its thoughtful design and scientific foundation, will not only provide a transformative year for you but also equip you to guide others through their own transformative experiences once you graduate.
Locations
In general we host the spring cohort at WolfOak in Greenville, SC, USA, Cohort A, and the fall cohort at: Carolina Morning Stables in Siler City, NC, Cohort B. This may change.
Tuition
Participation in the EquineFlow® training to become a Certified EquineFlow® Practitioner Level 1 (CEP1) ® per school year costs $3750, or $3650 if paid by check. Payments plans available.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Phase 1
Lectures, Practicums, Case studies and Experiential Learning
Practicum 1 (Friday through Sunday)
Sample of Modules: Intro to EAC, Client Centered Communication as an EAC, Lived Experience Informed Coaching, Neuroscience of Transformation, EAL, Safety and Ethics
Practicum 2 (Friday through Sunday)
Sample of Modules: Role of the Horse, Building Your Purpose Driven Business, Omnicognition, Narrative Coaching, Symbolic Coaching, Play based Coaching, Nature based Coaching, ACT, Voice dialoguing,
Phase 2
Practicums with real clients, buddy sessions, mentoring + virtual live classes
Sample of Modules: Supporting The Nervous system, Closing Sessions for success, Restoring Wholeness, The Acorn Technique, Crisis Coaching
Wednesday evenings 6pm - 8pm | ZOOM-
Phase 3
Business building + virtual live classes + practicums with real clients
Sample of Modules: Your Marketing Plan, Define Your Ideal Client, Forming Your Practice, Writing Your Bio, Picking a Name, Troubleshooting
Wednesday evenings 6pm - 8pm | ZOOM
Phase 4
Lectures, Practicum, Case Studies, Experiential Learning + Exam
Sample of Modules: Your TRAPT'S, Using Positive Psychology Intentionally, Forming Purpose Driven Actions steps, Removing Barriers
Exam: Practice and project based learning style exam to show your new mastery of EAC.
Practicum 3 (Saturday and Sunday)
Phase 5
Graduate + Launch Your Practice
Apply today to reserve your spot. We keep our classes at 8 students max, to promote the depth of your experience.
Your Success Is Our Success.
Hybrid
This program is a hybrid of online classes and hands-on, experiential work with horses on site. We understand that not all students have horses available for practice sessions, and rest assured, the practice equine assisted coaching sessions do not require horses. Instead, the equine assisted part of the training is taught during the in-person weekends, where we’ll focus on this specific skill set.
Onsite Training
There are three in-person 2,5 and 3-day weekends that require travel to one of our locations. When signing up, you'll have the opportunity to indicate your preference for location. However, please note that this does not guarantee your class will be held at your chosen location. Be sure to check your syllabus for the exact dates and locations of your in-person sessions before paying your deposit.
Importance of Cohorts
Once enrolled, students are expected to remain in the same cohort throughout the program. We deeply value the sense of community that forms within each group, and the bonds developed are essential to the cohort’s success. We do not facilitate exchanges between cohorts unless life circumstances absolutely require it.
Attendance
Participation in all classes is required, especially the in-person weekends, as we believe they are essential for your development as a well-rounded coach. If you miss any in-person classes, you may not be able to graduate with your cohort and could be invited to join a future cohort to make up the missed time.
Your Success is Our Success
We are deeply committed to your success and strongly believe that this program, with its thoughtful design and scientific foundation, will not only provide a transformative year for you but also equip you to guide others through their own transformative experiences once you graduate.
Locations
In general we host the spring cohort at WolfOak in Greenville, SC, USA, Cohort A, and the fall cohort at: Carolina Morning Stables in Siler City, NC, Cohort B. This may change.
Tuition
Participation in the EquineFlow® training to become a Certified EquineFlow® Practitioner Level 1 (CEP1) ® per school year costs $3750, or $3650 if paid by check. Payments plans available.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Phase 1
Lectures, Practicums, Case studies and Experiential Learning
Practicum 1 (Friday through Sunday)
Sample of Modules: Intro to EAC, Client Centered Communication as an EAC, Lived Experience Informed Coaching, Neuroscience of Transformation, EAL, Safety and Ethics
Practicum 2 (Friday through Sunday)
Sample of Modules: Role of the Horse, Building Your Purpose Driven Business, Omnicognition, Narrative Coaching, Symbolic Coaching, Play based Coaching, Nature based Coaching, ACT, Voice dialoguing,
Phase 2
Practicums with real clients, buddy sessions, mentoring + virtual live classes
Sample of Modules: Supporting The Nervous system, Closing Sessions for success, Restoring Wholeness, The Acorn Technique, Crisis Coaching
Wednesday evenings 6pm - 8pm | ZOOM-
Phase 3
Business building + virtual live classes + practicums with real clients
Sample of Modules: Your Marketing Plan, Define Your Ideal Client, Forming Your Practice, Writing Your Bio, Picking a Name, Troubleshooting
Wednesday evenings 6pm - 8pm | ZOOM
Phase 4
Lectures, Practicum, Case Studies, Experiential Learning + Exam
Sample of Modules: Your TRAPT'S, Using Positive Psychology Intentionally, Forming Purpose Driven Actions steps, Removing Barriers
Exam: Practice and project based learning style exam to show your new mastery of EAC.
Practicum 3 (Saturday and Sunday)
Phase 5
Graduate + Launch Your Practice
Apply today to reserve your spot. We keep our classes at 8 students max, to promote the depth of your experience.
Your Success Is Our Success.
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Master The Art Of Equine Assisted Coaching
This is your opportunity to drive the change you wish to see in the world by stepping into your unique abilities. Each year, a select number of participants are admitted after a thorough application process, ensuring we are the right fit for each other. If you have profound lived experiences, are an experienced horse person with a passion for both human and equine welfare, and are ready to create change alongside your horses, you will likely find a home within EquineFlow.
We continue to run our own coaching and training practices, meaning you will receive not only book knowledge but also practical, hands-on teachings from those who truly understand equine assisted coaching from experience—not just theory. Because of this, we do not host large training cohorts, and we prefer it that way. We love our small groups (up to 10 participants).
Your participation is confirmed upon receipt of your completed application, a mutual ‘pass’ result from the meet & greet, and payment of either your deposit or full tuition. If you're interested in joining the EquineFlow® Level 1 training, simply click the button below to complete the application form.
Once your application is reviewed, you'll be invited to schedule an admission interview where we can answer any questions you may have and help determine if our program is the right fit for you.
We look forward to hearing your story!
We continue to run our own coaching and training practices, meaning you will receive not only book knowledge but also practical, hands-on teachings from those who truly understand equine assisted coaching from experience—not just theory. Because of this, we do not host large training cohorts, and we prefer it that way. We love our small groups (up to 10 participants).
Your participation is confirmed upon receipt of your completed application, a mutual ‘pass’ result from the meet & greet, and payment of either your deposit or full tuition. If you're interested in joining the EquineFlow® Level 1 training, simply click the button below to complete the application form.
Once your application is reviewed, you'll be invited to schedule an admission interview where we can answer any questions you may have and help determine if our program is the right fit for you.
We look forward to hearing your story!