Equine Assisted Leadership & Social-Emotional Learning

Catalog description

Students will learn how horses communicate and interact with the world, and how humans can benefit from practicing leadership and collaboration within the herd. Students will gain social-emotional insights such as: observation and interpretation of social cues; somatic self-regulation; authenticity and empathy; non-verbal communication; vision and direction; leadership and followership; collaboration; and creative problem-solving. Emphasis is placed on safety, and the practical understanding of how equine communication and behavior reflect and inform human group dynamics. This is a non-riding class. This course will utilize class discussion, assignments, and student participation to develop each student into a relaxed, confident, and effective leader and collaborator.