Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Equine Assisted Growth and Learning (EAGAL) is an emerging field in which the strengths and skills of humans and horses are combined. Research has shown that through relationships with animals, individuals have gained useful insights into their own behavior. EAGAL sessions are structured so that participants might experience that relationship. This approach takes you from the traditional classroom into the down-to-earth settings of the corral. Here you will develop new skills and enhance talents you already possess. The focus of an EAGAL session is not to improve riding or horsemanship skills. Rather, horses are used simply as the catalyst to promote positive personal development. THE ADVANTAGE TO WORKING WITH HORSES IS THAT THEY ARE IMPECCABLY HONEST and reflect the attitudes and behaviors that participants bring to the session. In order to influence or change the horse's behavior the participant quickly learns to change his/her own behavior first. Skills expanded by EAGAL exercises include: Non-Verbal Communication Assertiveness Creative Thinking Problem Solving Teamwork Enhancing Confidence Developing Relationships How to Choose an Appropriate EAGAL Team for You Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association is a non-profit corporation for the world of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. It was formed as a resource for information, education and support for individuals and organizations involved in working with horses and mental health and human development. If you would like more information on Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) please go to this website www.eagala.org Click here to see a High River Times article validating EAP work EAGALA Canada June/December 2003 Newsletter March/April/May 2003 Newsletter December 2002/February 2003 Newsletter September/November 2002 Newsletter July/August 2002 Newsletter