Professional Organizations & Certifications

• EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association)
  Global leader in standards and certifications for mental health and personal development through horse-assisted learning.

• E3A (Equine Experiential Education Association)
  Science-backed professional training and certification for equine-facilitated corporate and educational programs.

• PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)
  Offers evidence and case studies supporting equine-assisted services for a variety of populations.
  

Notable Programs

• Medicine and Horsemanship Programs (Stanford University)
  Equine-facilitated programs used to train medical professionals in empathy, presence, and communication—now mirrored by EquiPower Solutions.

Scientific & Academic Articles

• "Equine-Facilitated Learning for Healthcare Professionals"
  The DO – Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
  Shows how medical students benefit from equine work in developing nonverbal communication and empathy.

• "Equine-assisted services and adolescent emotional regulation"
  Zaker et al., 2024 – CAB International

• "Equine-assisted therapy for patients with substance use disorders"
  Souilm et al., 2023 – BMC Complementary Medicine

• "Equine-assisted learning workshops and emotional intelligence"
  Unite News, 2024

• "Review of cognitive/emotional outcomes in older adults"
  Badin et al., 2022 – NCBI

Case Studies

• Yawardani Jan‑ga (Australia)
  Equine-assisted learning for Aboriginal youth focusing on emotional well-being and empowerment.

• The Unshakables (Connecticut)
  Equine-assisted therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Books Supporting the Practice

• The Tao of Equus by Linda Kohanov
  How horses reflect human emotional states and help develop authentic leadership and awareness.

• Horse Sense for the Leader Within by Ariana Strozzi Mazzucchi
  A guide to developing leadership presence and body-based communication through horsemanship.

• Zen Mind, Zen Horse by Allan J. Hamilton, MD
  A neurosurgeon’s view of the emotional and neurological transformation that occurs in horse-human interaction.