FEEL Certification

Horse Spirit Connections founded the FEEL (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning)® Certification Program in 2008. FEEL is a leading-edge modality for developing human potential. Participants learn to create a horse-centered, experiential learning environment that supports personal growth. Throughout the training, prospective FEEL Practitioners gain self-knowledge and acquire skills and experience to develop their own FEEL programs where horses are valued for their roles as teachers and healers.

This comprehensive 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 discover their unique gifts and innate talents as they find their niche in this emerging field.

Career – This is a new and exciting career path for wellness professionals

Certification – Certification provides national recognition, consumer confidence, and increases the marketability of your own FEEL programs.

Quality Education – Small class sizes impart personal attention. Experienced professionals share their extensive knowledge and expert skills.

Hands On – The trainings provides direct experience with the horses who will act as your guides and mentors throughout the process.

Post-Program Support – Applicants receive ongoing mentoring as needed throughout the program and lifetime mentoring following the completion of the certification process.

Community – At the conclusion of the program, become eligible to join our growing number of graduates in the FEEL Alumni Association.

The FEEL Certification Program is six months in duration. It consists of seventeen days of on-site instruction spread over three sessions. Many dynamic teachers, with an incredible array of knowledge, are present to support the journey.

During the six months, there will be individual and group assignments integral to a deeper understanding and first hand experience of this new modality. In between program sessions the participants are required to practice and complete assigned horse related activities and log their experiences. Practicum sessions are required with interested aquaintances. A program mentor is assigned to each participant for the duration of their training.

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. The horses assist participants in learning the power and strength of non-verbal communication. This is a profound journey of teaching, learning and understanding.

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.

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

The FEEL Alumni sponsors and organizes a FEEL Conference once a year 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 brochures, a FEEL newspaper tabloid, the ‘Healing with Horses’ Book and a FEEL Video.