Are you an equine professional interested in bringing Wisdom Through Horses™ to your community?
Wisdom Through Horses™ is a five-module, non-riding, equine-partnered experiential curriculum designed to help youth discover their inner compass through connection with horses.
This turn-key facilitator program equips equine professionals with everything they need to confidently deliver transformational youth experiences without having to create a program from scratch.
What Makes This Program Different
Designed specifically for equine professionals
Non-clinical, experiential, and adaptable
Turn-key curriculum with business and marketing support
Grounded in presence, emotional intelligence, and embodied awareness
This Training is Ideal For:
Equine coaches and facilitators
Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) & Equine-Facilitated Learning (EFL) practitioners
Practitioners seeking purpose-aligned, income-generating programs
Equine professionals with facilitation, coaching, or therapeutic experience
How It Works
A Journey of Empowerment, Discovery & Connection
Enroll
Enroll in the facilitator training program.
Learn
Move through the curriculum and training videos at your own pace.
Launch
Bring Wisdom Through Horses™ to life at your facility or in your community.
What’s Included
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Comprehensive Facilitator Guide
Step-by-step scripts, activities, lesson objectives, horse interactions, debriefs, and reflection prompts for all five modules.
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Video Training Series
Short, focused videos that walk you through the philosophy, flow, and facilitation nuances of each module.
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Participant Workbook Pages
Print-ready journaling pages and handouts that support reflection and integration.
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Marketing Toolkit
Sample emails, social copy ideas, and assets to promote your WiTH courses.
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Registration & Parent Letters
Ready-to-use templates to communicate clearly and professionally with families.
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Ongoing Support and Community
Optional monthly facilitator calls for connection, mentoring, and shared learning.
The Five Module Curriculum
Module 1
Discovering Your Wisdom Within
Identify your inner compass and learn to listen to your authentic voice.
Module 2
Compass Connection ~ Directions & Elements
Explore balance, grounding, and orientation through nature’s wisdom.
Module 3
Energy & Boundaries
Learn to sense, honor, and communicate through energy and presence.
Module 4
Beyond The Five Senses
Awaken intuitive awareness and inner perception.
Module 5
Exploring Your Energy Centers
Integrate your journey through embodied awareness and energetic intelligence.
Why Facilitators Love It
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Save time with a proven, ready-to-use curriculum
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Expand your offerings for youth and adults
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Align your work with purpose, heart, and sustainability
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Join a supportive, like-minded facilitator community
“It was an honor to teach the Wisdom Through Horses™ workshop with the girls this summer. Watching them gain insight around healthy boundaries, emotional awareness, and self-expression showed just how powerful and practical this program is for everyday life. Teaching alongside Christina brought me a deep sense of joy and fulfillment, and witnessing the girls open up, connect, and support one another was truly incredible.
- Natalia Thomas, Camp Counselor & Assistant Equine Facilitator
Code of Ethics
All official Wisdom Through Horses™ facilitators agree to uphold a shared Code of Ethics that supports emotional safety, respect for horses, and responsible facilitation.
The Code of Ethics ensures that this work is delivered with clarity, care, and integrity - protecting participants, horses, and facilitators alike.
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As an Official Wisdom Through Horses™ Facilitator, I pledge to uphold the values, integrity, and spirit of this program in every aspect of my work.
I honor the transformative partnership between horses and humans, and I commit to facilitating with compassion, professionalism, and respect.
By signing this pledge, I agree to:
1. Create Safety for Horses and Humans
I will provide a physically and emotionally safe environment by practicing ethical, compassionate horsemanship; choosing activities appropriate for participants; and maintaining safe facilities, equipment, and group dynamics.
2. Honor Horses as Sentient Partners
I will treat horses with dignity and patience, listen to their signals and boundaries, support their wellbeing, and adjust activities to ensure they remain calm, comfortable, and respected.
3. Respect Every Participant
I will hold an inclusive, non-judgmental space that welcomes self-expression, learning, and emotional safety. I will honor each person’s pace and maintain clear, healthy professional boundaries.
4. Uphold Confidentiality & Privacy
I will protect participants’ personal information, honor the privacy of their experiences, and obtain consent before collecting or sharing photos, videos, or stories.
5. Maintain Professional Integrity & Representation
I will represent the program honestly, offer only activities aligned with my training, use the Official Facilitator title appropriately, and uphold ethical standards in all professional interactions.
6. Foster Inclusivity & Belonging
I will welcome individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, and intentionally cultivate an environment where every participant feels safe, respected, valued, and seen.
7. Stay Committed to Learning & Growth
I will remain curious and engaged in ongoing learning related to horses, facilitation, trauma-awareness, youth development, and emotional intelligence, and seek mentorship when needed.
8. Honor Integrity with Materials & Curriculum
I will use Wisdom Through Horses™ materials as intended, uphold copyright protections, preserve the heart and spirit of the curriculum, and ensure the program is facilitated only by officially trained facilitators.
9. Engage in Ethical Marketing & Communication
I will communicate honestly and respectfully about the program, share its benefits with integrity, and use marketing approaches that reflect compassion, truth, and respect.
10. Uphold the Responsibilities of Official Facilitator Status
I understand that maintaining Official status requires honoring this Code of Ethics and engaging in all aspects of my facilitation with safety, integrity, and professionalism.
Still feeling curious and want to learn more?
✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺
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Successful completion of either the Equine Gestalt Coaching Program or the Equine Facilitator Program is required.
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Absolutely. Although the core curriculum is designed for teens and pre-teens, the themes: inner wisdom, energy awareness, emotional intelligence, and connection to the world around us are universal. Many facilitators adapt the activities for:
• women’s workshops
• personal growth retreats
• equine-assisted coaching sessions
• community programs
• wellness or mindfulness offeringsAn adult version of the program will also be available soon.
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Yes. Wisdom Through Horses™ Facilitators are independent practitioners and are responsible for maintaining their own appropriate liability insurance related to equine activities and facilitation.
Most facilitators carry general liability or equine professional liability insurance. Coverage needs can vary by location, facility, and how you offer your programs, so we recommend consulting an insurance professional to determine what is appropriate for your specific situation.
Wisdom Through Horses™ does not provide liability insurance coverage for facilitators or participants.
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The training is self-paced and designed to fit with your schedule.
Each of the 5 modules includes ~20 minutes of video and ~30 minutes of audio, along with facilitator guides, scripts, participant journal pages, monthly support calls, and a private community.
Once completed, you’ll be ready to offer the program in your own community.
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Yes, you’ll be able to adapt the program to fit your facility, your horses, and your audience while still maintaining the integrity and intention of the curriculum.
Examples of acceptable customization include:
• adjusting timing and formatting
• choosing which horse activities fit your herd
• adding grounding exercises, art projects, or reflective journaling
• modifying language for older or younger groupsWhat you cannot change are the core teachings, structure, and branded materials, which keep the program aligned across all facilitators.
An adult version of the program will also be available soon.