A Clear, Structured Path to Building a Real Equine Business Without Needing a Degree or Becoming a Therapist
Train online, complete your ‘Bonus’ in-person practical training in the USA or Canada, and launch with confidence.
We charge in Canadian money 🇨🇦.
Because Canadian money is worth less than U.S. money, people from the U.S. pay less without doing anything extra.
That means you save money just because of the exchange rate.
Most people are surprised when they see how much they saved!
Welcome to the Certification Built for Americans Who Want To Work With Horses To Help People
Across the United States, people are searching for meaningful work that includes their horses and makes a real difference in the lives of others. If you have ever felt the pull that you and your horse are meant for something more, this may be the path you have been waiting for.
People often ask us:
“Is this really possible for me?”
“Do I need a degree to do this kind of work?”
“Is there a way to build a real career with horses?”
Yes. Yes. And absolutely yes.
You do not need a degree.
You do not need years of schooling.
You do not need to be a therapist.
You simply need the right training, the right structure, and the right support.
This certification gives you all three.
Why This Certification Is Perfect for the USA Market
USA Insurance Provider Is Already Set Up For You!
Americans ask this more than anything: “Can I get insurance in the U.S. with your certification?”
YES — and this is one of the biggest reasons our program stands out.
We partner with a U.S.-based insurance provider who understands Equine Connection - The Academy of Equine Assisted Learning and offers appropriate coverage for facilitators who complete our certification.
This means your business can be legal, protected, and ready to launch.
No Degree Required
This is not a therapy program.
This is not counseling.
You do not need a university degree, license, or mental health background.
And if you are already a therapist or counsellor, this work adds a powerful, experiential layer to your existing practice.
This certification teaches you how to facilitate life skills learning through horse-led experiences. It is a professional skills development model, not a treatment model. You learn how to create safe, objective-based sessions where the horse guides the learning, and you support the process.
If you love horses and want to help people grow, you are already a perfect fit.
How We Compare: PATH and Eagala vs Equine Connection
Americans ask this constantly, so here is the simplest explanation.
PATH
Focuses on therapeutic riding and equine-assisted services that often require professional credentials. It is an excellent organization, but it is not designed for people who want to start a skills development business without becoming a therapist.
Eagala
This is an equine-assisted psychotherapy model.
To facilitate sessions independently, you must be a licensed mental health professional.
Equine Connection - The Academy Of Equine Assisted Learning
- No degree required
- No therapy license required
- No riding required
You become a certified Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator who runs measurable skills development programs. Your work focuses on leadership, communication, emotional resilience, boundaries, teamwork, and personal growth.
This is a business model that you can begin without years of schooling.
A Complete Business Model, Not Just a Certificate
You graduate not only with certification but with everything you need to launch:
- Program curriculum
- Session plans
- Facilitation guides
- Arena setups
- Forms and materials
- Marketing tools
- Pricing guidance
- Lifetime mentorship
This is why so many of our American facilitators are up and running faster than they ever imagined.
In-Person Training Available in the USA
Your practical certification can be completed at approved locations across the United States. You will work with real clients, real horses, and real instructors so you leave with true confidence and hands-on experience. Or if you want to make a trip to the "mothership" in Canada, you can attend one of our in-person trainings there as well!
This is often the moment students say:
“I thought I understood the work before I came. Three days in the arena completely changed that. I didn’t just learn what to do, I learned why it works. I left knowing I can facilitate safely, clearly, and confidently with real clients.”
“This training changed how I see my horse, my role, and myself. Watching the horses teach in real time and learning how to step in without fixing or rescuing was powerful. I left feeling calm, capable, and ready instead of nervous and unsure.”
The Advantage Americans Never Expect
Because Equine Connection - The Academy Of Equine Assisted Learning is based in Canada, our international programs naturally benefit USA students through the exchange rate. This means that Americans pay significantly less simply because of the currency exchange.
You save money without even trying, and most students have no idea how much they save until they see their bank statement. See for yourself.
American Success Stories
From Riding Instructor to Full-Time EAL Business Owner in Texas
Before certification, Sarah ran small riding lessons on evenings and weekends. She loved helping people but felt burned out and unsure how to create a sustainable income with her horses.
After certification, she launched her own Equine Assisted Learning business and filled her first programs within weeks. The structure of the curriculum and the ready-made business tools gave her everything she needed to confidently facilitate and attract clients.
Today she is partnering with local schools, women’s groups, and first responder organizations. She has increased her income, reduced her workload, and finally built the horse career she always dreamed of.
Her words:
“I knew horses changed lives, but this certification showed me how to turn that into a real, working business. I wish I had done this years earlier.”
A PATH Facilitator Who Needed a Clearer Business Path in Colorado
Maria had years of experience in adaptive riding but felt limited by the riding-only model. She wanted to expand her impact and income, but everything she found felt like therapy or complicated academic programs.
When she discovered Equine Connection, she realized she could continue helping people without needing a therapy degree and with full structure to build a business she could operate independently.
Now she offers ground-based life skills programs for teens, corporate teams, and women’s groups. She says this certification gave her something she never had before: clarity, confidence, and a complete program that works.
Her words:
“I had the heart and the horses. What I was missing was the framework. This gave me everything I needed.”
A Corporate Professional Turned HorsePreneur in Florida
Jed spent 20 years in corporate America and dreamed of creating a horse-based business but had no idea where to start. He worried he needed a therapy license or years of additional schooling.
Certification showed him a different path. Today he runs successful corporate team building programs using the curriculum and business tools included in the course. His clients include real estate teams, small businesses, and athletic groups.
He credits the success to the step-by-step delivery model, the business templates, and the guidance he received from the Equine Connection community.
His words:
“The results speak for themselves. Team leaders walk away changed. And I finally get paid to do work that matters.”
A Stay-at-Home Mom in Ohio Building Her First Equine Business
Erica wanted a career that let her stay home with her kids while doing something meaningful with her horses. She had no business background and worried she would not be able to figure it all out.
With the Instant Business Package, the training videos, and the lifetime support, she launched her first paid program within months.
She now runs weekly women’s sessions and youth confidence workshops, earning income while her children are at school.
Her words:
“This was never just a certification. It was the roadmap I needed. I am proof that you do not need a degree to begin. You just need the right training.”
What You Will Learn
- How to facilitate structured, horse-led sessions
- How to understand equine communication and welfare
- How to teach measurable life skills that truly help people
- How to work with youth, adults, teams, families, and organizations
- How to launch, market, and grow your business
- How to create safe, ethical sessions where the horse leads the way
Everything is designed so you never have to guess what to do next.
Why Americans Choose This Certification
- It is structured and easy to follow
- It is ethical and horse-first
- It is recognized by USA insurance providers
- It gives you a ready-to-launch business
- It provides support for life
- You do not need a degree to begin
You bring your passion.
We give you the roadmap.
Your horse provides the teaching.
Ready to Start Your Dream Career With Horses?
If you feel that this is something you are meant to do, trust that feeling.
Your horses are ready.
Your clients are waiting.
Your next chapter begins here.