FEEL Certification Training

Changing Lives Through the Wisdom of Horses

Attain Your Dreams of a Fulfilling Career with Horses with FEEL Certification

The FEEL Certification program is not just a training program, it leads you to an inspirational career bringing profound change to people’s lives.

Tools For Success!

Relationship with Horses

Learn the language of Horse
Discover how horses help people as teachers
Deepen spiritual connection with horses

Comprehensive Education

Onsite training for 17 days
Three sessions over six months
Small class size – 8 people

Relationship with Horses

Learn the language of Horse
Discover how horses help people as teachers
Deepen spiritual connection with horses

Profitable Business

Leadership training and development
Business skills from professional entrepreneurs
Training and support in marketing a successful FEEL Practice

Support After Graduation

Free LIFETIME mentoring from FEEL mentors
Owners of an internationally recognized Marketing Agency

Community

FEEL Alumni Association
Private and public websites, marketing support
Annual FEEL Conference

Horse Spirit Connections

Horse Spirit Connections is a successful not for profit corporation and founded the FEEL (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning)® Certification Program in 2008. Horse Spirit Connections has a successful history of certifying individuals from Canada, the United States and abroad with over 300 Graduates.

We have offered life-changing programs for people of all ages and walks of life since 2005. We are inspired constantly by the incredible transformations in people, continuously witnessing the profound connections they make with our wise partners and teachers – the horses.

The FEEL Approach

The FEEL Approach is promoting transformation and personal growth for humans through the wisdom of the horse.

FEEL is a unique collaboration between horses and humans where the horse is a sentient teacher and plays a leading role in guiding transformational journeys of healing, personal growth, and spiritual connection. The power of the horse’s presence, sensitivity, and intuition is magnified by the horse’s conscious choice to partner freely with the FEEL Practitioner in facilitating a process of self-discovery and powerful life changes for the person. At the heart of the FEEL Approach are structured experiential interactions with the horses that help people come home to their authentic self.

Who Can Benefit?

This comprehensive FEEL Certification training program is suitable for coaches, educators, mental health professionals, equine specialists, wellness practitioners, and other individuals who are looking for practical training and experience in developing FEEL programs in the expanding field of equine-guided healing.

Participants of the FEEL Certification program discover their unique gifts and innate talents as they find their niche in this emerging field. This heart-centred approach helps people develop a deep inner connection with horses and themselves.

The FEEL Certification program will help prepare participants to facilitate horse activities in a way that optimizes the abilities, emotional well-being, and empowerment of both the horse and the human. We are dedicated to your success. All graduates receive FREE ongoing mentoring if requested, in all aspects of a successful FEEL practice following their conclusion of the program: from business advice to curriculum assistance.

At the first Annual FEEL Conference, the decision was unanimous to form an association where all graduates are invited to join and have a forum to share successes, learning’s, and insights. The FEEL Alumni has a private website just for our graduates as an open forum for FEEL Graduates. Visit www.FEELAlumni.com as the public face of the FEEL Practitioners and an invaluable marketing tool.

The FEEL Alumni has sponsored and organized a yearly FEEL Conference since 2011. It is a great opportunity for the community to come together for learning and sharing.

One of the many committees, the FEEL Alumni Marketing Committee is responsible for the development of generic FEEL brochures, a FEEL newspaper tabloid, the ‘Healing with Horses’ Book, a FEEL Video and FEEL Video clips for support of each member.

Ontario Campus

At Horse Spirit Connections
Founder of the FEEL Approach
Ontario, Canada

FEEL Training Program
Spring 2025 – Includes all three on-site sessions
with founder Andre Leclipteux and Janis Mirynech FEEL trainer

March 26 to 30, 2025
June 17 to 22, 2025
September 10 to 15, 2025

Contact: Andre Leclipteux
416 520 6276
Email: andre@HorseSpiritConnections.com

British Columbia Campus

At Mystic Water Ranch
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

FEEL Training Program
With Brenda Brown
FEEL Trainer and Advanced FEEL Practitioner
Includes all three on-site sessions

March 12 to 16, 2025
May 28 to June 2, 2025
September 24 to 29, 2025

Contact Brenda Brown
604 788 7524
Email: bmorhealthy@gmail.com
www.mysticwatersranch.com

Sweden Campus

At The Horse Call
Stall Lagbo, Ostervala, Uppsala Lan

FEEL Training Program (in Swedish)
With Mia Holm certified FEEL Trainer and Advanced FEEL Practitioner

April 2 to 6, 2025
July 2 to 7, 2025
October 2 to 7, 2025

Contact Mia Holm
+46 (0)70 770 07 55
Email: mia@thehorsecall.se
thehorsecall.se

The FEEL Certification program is not just a training program, it leads you on a personal journey of growth and healing.

$6950. plus HST

Installment Plans available.
We offer an easy to pay alternative over the six month program.

The Program fee includes all training, mentoring support, course materials and binder, snacks, refreshments, and lunches.

Are You Ready?

The goal of the FEEL Approach is about FEELing the experience of the majestic horse that whispers to us about our ability to communicate with others effectively, listen to ourselves authentically and grow exponentially. We offer you a new way of being with yourself, others and horses.

We’re excited to share this with you…

For further details
contact Andre at 416 520 6276
or email andre@HorseSpiritConnections.com

Prerequisites for FEEL Certification Training:

Horse experience: Riding skills are not necessary however the candidate is confident moving and being around horses. Participants should own their own horse(s) or have access to a horse in order to practice throughout the training period.
Want to Help People
Attendance: where possible, we strongly recommend applicants attend a FEEL session or workshop conducted by Horse Spirit Connections or one of our FEEL Practitioners.

The Horse – Fresh Insights

The nature of horses
Horse communication
Understanding herd behaviour
Wellness of the horse – physical, emotional and spiritual
Safety considerations
Assisting horses to develop necessary skills
Creating an effective herd
Conducive facilities

The Horse as Your Partner

The art and dance of relationship
Reading the horse’s feedback
Fostering spiritual connection
Empowering horses
Experiencing the horse as teacher and guide
Creating moments of connection

Intuitive Insight

Learning to reawaken your intuition
Exploring and listening to ‘gut’ feelings
Understanding the dynamics of energy
Increasing self-awareness
Understanding and holding intention

Spiritual Connection

Deepening the horse/human connection
Honouring the spirit and voice of the horse
Fostering spiritual connection with the horses
Expanding consciousness through Shamanic tools
Awakening a deeper sense of personal purpose

Personal Growth

Expanded self confidence
Heart based leadership
Authentic expression and self-realization
Acquire emotional agility
Increased observational abilities
Deeper listening skills

Facilitation Skills

Create and hold a safe container for learning, sharing, and healing
Learn effective facilitation skills for all equine interactions
Refine your feedback skills
Work with group dynamics
Facilitate private sessions
Run a FEEL workshop
Understand ethical practices
Differentiate between EFL (Equine Facilitated Learning) and EFP (Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy)
Understand diverse learning styles
Enhance experiences with expressive art activities

Horse Based Activities

Learning theories and practices relevant to FEEL
Honing communication skills to create an effective session
Developing individual skills and competency
Co-creating the dance between the horse, client and facilitator
Knowing when to choose what exercise
Designing program curriculums

Business Development

Marketing know-how specific to FEEL
Entrepreneurial guidance
Designing a business plan just right for you
Embodying your vision
Program design and implementation

Andre Leclipteux is co-founder of Horse Spirit Connections, an Epona-trained Co-Facilitator, Shamanic Practitioner/Coach and past owner of an International Marketing Agency.

Janis Mirynech is a director of Horse Spirit Connections and sits on the Horse Spirit Connections Advisory Board. Along with her extensive marketing experience, she is one of our first graduates of the FEEL Certification program. She is a FEEL Trainer and Advanced FEEL Practitioner.

Emma Hicks, RP, MSc. OT Reg. (Ont.) is a Registered Psychotherapist, Occupational Therapist, and certified FEEL Practitioner.

Wilma de Zeeuw, M.A. RP is a Registered Psychotherapist, Life Coach, and certified FEEL Practitioner.

Kathleen Barry Ingram, MA, is a Tucson-based Life Coach and Counselor, and Co-founder of the Epona Apprenticeship Program with Linda Kohanov.

The FEEL Alumni is a membership based association of FEEL graduates who come together to foster the partnership and spiritual connection with horses.

Visit Feel Alumni

Explore our journey of creating a community of people and horses in this episode of The Courage Herd's podcast featuring our own Wendy Golding.

Listen to the Episode

My experience with the FEEL program was and is life altering in the most profound ways. Horse Spirit Connections (both the people and the horses) are not only pioneers in the field of equine assisted learning, their FEEL program continues to forge new ground and push the leading edge of this important work. The herd are incredibly dedicated and conscious teachers, continuously giving to all who engage. Wendy, Andre, and the FEEL facilitators are impeccable with their word, actions and care for every individual who enters the program. I am so excited to continue the FEEL journey with the FEEL Alumni!

Tina Turner

The FEEL training at Horse Spirit Connections was life changing. Wendy and Andre are impeccable facilitators and not only pass on tremendous knowledge and wisdom, but also hold space for remarkable self-discovery. The herd was a blessing to work with and offered feedback that opened me back up to my authentic self. The FEEL Approach has taught me new ways of connecting with others and my relationships with the horses, and people in my life have all changed for the better. The learning environment safely pushed me to edges that needed travelling and made the vulnerability of being there, with myself, possible. I leave having returned home to my true self and I cannot wait to share the FEEL Approach with others!

Emma Hicks

Such a transformational experience! This FEEL training has given framework to my hope and dreams, allowed them to surface, and given me self-permission to pursue them. It is so gratifying to think of the wonderful possibilities in my future.

Alison Sitteck

The instructors at Horse Spirit Connections create such a wonderful space to learn the FEEL work. From the honouring of their facility in ceremony, to the care of the horses as our teachers, and the empathy for all who pass through; every detail is considered, respected, honoured, and created . In this way there is safety for mind, body, and spirit. A space of learning, allowing the flow of energy.

Faye Rose

FEEL has completely changed things for me, in the best ways possible. I have learned to be with the horses in a totally new way and I couldn’t imagine any other way. My relationship with my horse and my mother have grown in ways I could never thought possible. I feel as though I was meant to go down this path and take this program to become a FEEL Practitioner because there is nothing I would rather do. I am so thankful and grateful for the guidance and support of Wendy, Andre, Tori, and all the lovely horses at Horse Spirit Connections.

Jenna Sittek

Dear Wendy, Andre, Tori, Jody and the horse teachers. From the first moment I looked into the eyes of a horse; I knew that no matter how my path winded and wavered, one day I would stand with them. I searched and explored so many ways of being with horses but it wasn’t until I arrived on your farm in 2012 that I finally found my connection. You have supported, encouraged and guided my greatest hopes and dreams of sharing life with horses in an authentic heart connection. Every single horse that has arrived on my farm is a representation of another part of this incredible journey of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. Words truly cannot describe the magic I have experienced with horses and people on the path to becoming a FEEL practitioner. Today, my herd and I spread our wings and fly like butterflies, ready to share our gifts with others. From our whole hearts, thank you for providing us with the safe cocoon to grow and transform. Now, we are ready to fly!

Fotini Walton