Welcome to Denim ‘n Dirt Equine Assisted Growth and Learning!

PERSONAL and EMOTIONAL GROWTH, EFFECTIVE LIVING SKILLS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS and HEALING
are all at the heart of Equine Assisted Growth and Learning (EAGL) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP).

What is EAP and EAGL?

What is EAP and EAGL?

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is both “being” and interacting with horses in the arena on the ground (no riding) in an experiential way that facilitates self-awareness and at the same time helps people work through difficult emotional…

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What happens in an EAP or EAGL session?

What happens in an EAP or EAGL session?

Generally, a session lasts 45-50 minutes unless the client requests more time (ahead of time). Clients can schedule a double session if they prefer more time much like “in office” therapy, or in the case of…

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Why horses?

Why horses?

Great question! Because horses are “herd” animals, they, like humans, rely on each other for safety and survival. In the wild they also are “prey” animals, (i.e., predatory animals want to EAT them!), and to protect themselves, they have developed keen…

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