The Eagala Model
for
Employers and Organizations
Empowering Teams Through Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL)
At Strength Through Horses, we offer a unique approach to team development through equine-assisted learning. Differing from equine-assisted psychotherapy, equine-assisted learning has slightly different goals. The Eagala Model has been used by a variety of organizations—including large corporations—for leadership development, team-building, and emotional intelligence training through their HR departments. It’s especially appealing to companies looking for innovative, emotionally intelligent approaches to professional development.
Equine-assisted learning is fun with measurable outcomes. It is a hands-on approach. Instead of being told how to communicate or lead through presentations and webinars, they discover these skills by doing, feeling, and responding in the moment. It’s learning that sticks because it’s lived. Designed for corporate groups and HR leaders seeking meaningful growth, our sessions use the natural responsiveness of horses to foster communication, trust, and emotional intelligence in the workplace.
Why horses?
Horses bring something truly unique to the learning experience—they respond to human behavior in real time, offering honest, nonverbal feedback that’s impossible to ignore. In equine-assisted learning, this creates a dynamic mirror for participants to explore communication styles, leadership tendencies, and emotional patterns without judgment. Because horses are highly intuitive and sensitive to energy, they help teams recognize what’s working (and what’s not) in how they collaborate, problem-solve, and show up under pressure. The result? Clearer insights, stronger relationships, and lasting growth—all in a peaceful, hands-on setting that encourages reflection and connection.
Safety
Safety is foundational to everything we do. Since Ouur sessions follow the Eagala Model, which is entirely ground-based—there’s no riding involved. This keeps physical risk low while allowing for powerful emotional insight. Each session is led by our equine specialist, certified by the Eagala Model Network. who works to ensure emotional and physical safety throughout. Horses are carefully selected and monitored for temperament and behavior, and all activities take place in a controlled, open environment designed for comfort and clarity. We also follow strict protocols for confidentiality, consent, and participant readiness, so HR teams can feel confident that their employees are supported, respected, and protected every step of the way.
Home of Strength Through Horses
Bull Mountain Farm is more than a scenic retreat—it’s the home of Strength Through Horses. Nestled in the rolling hills of Beattyville, Kentucky, our 100-acre setting is framed by white board fences, tall trees, and the quiet strength of horses galloping across open pastures. The natural beauty here isn’t just backdrop—it’s part of the learning process. Clients breathe easier, reflect deeper, and foster communication and leadership skills in a setting that feels safe, serene, and spiritually alive. "Be still, and know that I am God...
Ps. 46:10.
Every session is grounded in this landscape, where the rhythm of nature and the presence of horses gently invite emotional clarity, resilience, and growth. At Bull Mountain Farm, transformation doesn’t feel like the workplace—it feels like coming home.
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