Spirit of Enbarr

About us -

Spirit of Enbarr offers the the facilitation of Equestrian assisted activities and Equestrian assisted learning.

We are currently based at Collistown Equestrian Centre, Kilcloon Co. Meath http://www.collistownequestriancentre.com/

Our Team -

Our facilitation team Marina Anderson and Michelle Jordan both come from an strong equestrian background from teaching (BHS/HSI) competing (SJI/Eventing) and livery which led them on a path to qualify as EAL facilitators and join forces to offer Equine Assisted activities in order to promote personal growth and development using the power of the horse.


What is Equestrian Assisted Learning (EAL)?

EAL is a non-formal educational process in which horses play a key educational role. EAL activities incorporate horses to create situations where transferable skills can be learned. This form of education is experiential in nature, is hands on but it also a whole body approach to learning incorporating all the senses. It is inherently holistic in that it involves the cogitative, emotional and spiritual aspects of self. It is generally ground based.

Who is it for?

Most people can benefit from EAL depending on the participants developmental stage programmes can be devised and adapted to facilitate a wide range of learning outcomes.

How does it work?

EAL is experiential which means that participant(s) learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses, and then processing (or discussing) feelings, behaviours and patterns. The participant(s) learn from the horse(s) not about the horse. Activities are set out and tailored depending on the individual learning goals of the participant.

The benefits of EAL are numerous and include:

• Increased self-awareness

• Increased awareness of non-verbal communication

• Improved confidence

• Improved assertiveness

• Improved attitude towards tasks

• Team building skills