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May 1 - August 30, 2012 (16 week program)
1) Rider and Instructor Development and Training
- Physically - physical fitness goals and good training habits
- Mentally - Mentral training goals
- Nutritionally - the importance of good nutrition for horse and rider
The emphasis is on the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.
2) Technical Skill Development Goals
3) Competition Goals (Pre-competition) Planning, setting goals and objectives

Workshops
Practical Teaching Techniques & Tools for Coaches & Instructors at all stages of development "psychologically and physically".

Coaches Upgrading
Equine Canada - Rider Preparation Program Level Testing (English or Western) - May - September
National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP)/Equine Canada (EC) Equestrian Theory
(2 Day Training Workshop) - May 19/20, 2012 - $210 (includes books)
Teaching Workshop (Western/English) - May 21, 2012
Equine Canada English Learn to Ride Workshop - TBA
Equine Canada beginner English Instructor Program - September 2012
Evaluation English Competition Coach - September 2012

Date:           July 8 – 13, 2012
Fee:             $600 (includes accommodation at the Sunrise farmhouse)
Location:      Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre, Guelph, Ontario
Closest airports:  Pearson, Toronto and Kitchener.

Depending on completed pre-requisites and previous experience, there is the possibility of a Technical Evaluation at the completion of the course.

For more information and registration form, contact:
Lynne O’Brien
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre
6920 Concession 1, Puslinch, Ontario
519-837-0558, ext. 31
lynne@sunrise-therapeutic.ca

Tranquil Acres in Kars is offering EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association - http://www.eagala.org/) training on March 8-10, 2012.
No pre-requisites required - open to anyone who wishes to attend (Note: EAGALA model does have minimum requirements to practice in either role of the EAGALA team—horse professional and clinical professional. See the certification program write-up for information on those standards.)
Day 1: Day 1 introduces the EAGALA model and safety philosophies using EAGALA activities. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy/Learning activities include:
- Observation activity—Framework for experiential observations
- Introduction to Model—Select a Horse
- Individual Sessions and the EAGALA Model process (treatment planning/session progression/creativity)
- Structuring Sessions/Activities—Life’s Obstacles v1
Day 2: Day 2 focuses on structuring and processing skills of EAGALA work in individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
- Structuring Sessions/Activities—Life’s Obstacles v2
- Facilitation skills, the team approach, use of metaphor, and maximizing role of horses
Day 3: Practicing EAP/L - participants are given case scenarios, develop treatment plans, and role play a session – a chance to practice and apply what was learned the first two days and receive feedback.

 More information can be found at http://www.tranquilacres.ca/index.php/events-a-clinics.