Barbara Rector is who I consider the Mother of Equine Experiential Learning. She initiated me into the field and remains my most admired teacher, example, and friend.

Linda Kohanov's profoundly moving books, the Tao of Equus and Riding Between the Worlds are the Bibles of Equine Experiential Learning. I am delighted to have been able to experience Linda's teaching first hand.

Willow Pond Ranch is a Horsensei venue for Corporate Offsite Programs and Medicine & Horses.

Ariana Strozzi-Heckler is a pioneer of Equine Guided Experiential Learning Leadership Training – Intuitive Horsemanship™ - Internships in EGEL

Valley Ford, Sonoma County, CA

Laurie Levon, LCSW and Melissa Shandley, Tucson, AZ

Sue Thomas, Mantua, OH

EAGALA is the leading organization for psychotherapists who are in the practice of equine-assisted psychotherapy. Therapists performing EAP include Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists; clinical psychologists; Licensed Clinical Social Workers; and psychiatrists (Medical Doctors). Licensure for therapists varies from state to state. EAGALA offers courses and certification in its own Growth and Learning program.

NCEFT is one of the premier hippotherapy centers in North America. Patients include very young children with severely disabling neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy. Hippotherapy must be performed by physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech therapists.

The BOK Ranch is one of the oldest therapeutic riding centers in the United States. Therapeutic riding is typically used for adults and children with conditions such as autism, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS).