Eagala

Eagala Leading nonprofit global association for professionals providing equine-assisted psychotherapy.

Eagala Certification is The Global Standard for Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Personal Development. Join the Eagala Network of over 4,500 members in 50 countries who are changing lives through the unique intuitive power of horses. Under The Eagala Model, both a licensed, certified Mental Health Professional and a certified Equine Specialist work together collaboratively at all times to assure clients get the therapeutic attention and support they need as they make life changes. The Eagala Model is built on the premise that it's the client who best determines the kinds of life changes they need to make in order to improve their life. The job of the Eagala treatment team is to put The Eagala Model to work to meet the client's goals by engaging the sensitivity of horses to help them understand their process and practice the changes they want to make in a safe, supportive setting. Because all Eagala sessions are done on the ground - there is no riding involved - this work provides a growing opportunity for horses of all abilities to have a role and purpose. This amazing work benefits the lives of both the horses and humans. Through your support, we can continue to expand access to these services worldwide.

Get started with EAP or renew and recertify -- in beautiful Belgium! (Did you know that renewing members can attend Fu...
01/25/2026

Get started with EAP or renew and recertify -- in beautiful Belgium! (Did you know that renewing members can attend Fundamentals for $800 (which was previously priced at $995? Yes, it's true!). Experience the Eagala Model in Belgium, surrounded by international colleagues and rich cultural context.

📅 April 29 – May 3, 2026

🌎 International Fundamentals Training — COSTA RICA📅 February 18–22, 2026Train where growth feels natural 🌿Join us in bea...
01/25/2026

🌎 International Fundamentals Training — COSTA RICA
📅 February 18–22, 2026

Train where growth feels natural 🌿

Join us in beautiful Mora, Costa Rica, for an International Fundamentals Training that blends professional rigor with global perspective. This foundational experience deepens your understanding of the Eagala Model, strengthens clinical and equine collaboration, and invites fresh insight through international community and culture. Learn, connect, and reset... all at the same time.

We want to honor a group whose work has been nothing short of heroic: our Military Program Partners serving veterans thr...
01/23/2026

We want to honor a group whose work has been nothing short of heroic: our Military Program Partners serving veterans through the Adaptive Sports Grant and the Wounded Warrior Project across 17 states.

Since 2017, these Eagala Teams have been the boots on the ground, providing equine-assisted psychotherapy to veterans year after year. While research teams analyzed outcomes, these partners were delivering sessions, collecting data, and holding space—session by session, story by story. Their consistency turned research from an idea into a reality grounded in lived experience.

Over the years, they have delivered more than 10,250 (!) Eagala sessions to approximately 1,700 veterans, creating safe spaces for healing, growth, and connection. This work didn’t just support research, it changed lives.

We are deeply grateful for your perseverance, compassion, and unwavering service. Because of you, veterans found healing, and the world now has the evidence to prove it.

Know one of these terrific providers? Give 'em a shoutout in the comments below!

Did you know that key components of the Year of the Fire Horse are connection and community? If you're not connecting t...
01/23/2026

Did you know that key components of the Year of the Fire Horse are connection and community? If you're not connecting to your Eagala community via LinkedIn, who knows what you might be missing -- shared concerns, mutual motivation, opportunities to find Eagala team mates, resources for your EAP practice.

The work we do matters… as does staying connected. Follow Eagala on LinkedIn for thoughtful conversations, emerging research, and professional stories that remind us why this model changes lives.

Looking to get some more Eagala CEUs? Here are 5 ways to do just that!1) Attend the next Eagala Education Hour (two per ...
01/22/2026

Looking to get some more Eagala CEUs? Here are 5 ways to do just that!

1) Attend the next Eagala Education Hour (two per month!)
2) Attend group mentoring (Don't know? ASK US!)
3) Check out our independent study program - get deets from Glenna
4) Contact your Networking Coordinator for the next meeting near you
5) Watch recordings of prior webinars (available on our website)

For more information, see the "Continuing Education" tab on the website. You can reach Glenna at support@eagala.org too.

National Hugging Day? Any chance we can change the name to "International Hug-A-Horse Day"?! Eagala practitioners know...
01/21/2026

National Hugging Day? Any chance we can change the name to "International Hug-A-Horse Day"?!

Eagala practitioners know that hugging or interacting with horses has significant somatic (body-based) value, promoting stress reduction, emotional regulation, and self-awareness through neurochemical releases (like oxytocin) and co-regulation of the nervous system. That makes hugging a horse a powerful tool in therapies like Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP).

Horses, being sensitive and non-judgmental, help humans connect to the present moment and their own bodies, releasing physical tension and fostering feelings of safety and calm. So, go on, hug a horse today! 🐴🤗

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Hey, herd members who are working for, running, or volunteering at a nonprofit organization, we’d love to hear from you!...
01/20/2026

Hey, herd members who are working for, running, or volunteering at a nonprofit organization, we’d love to hear from you! Please help us better understand what you’re looking forin terms of nonprofit guidance and learning, so Eagala can make sure we’re supporting those needs as best we can!

We posted this Question of the Week a while back and are still collecting responses. (For those of you who responded to this question in a recent Word in the Herd e-newsletter, no need to chime in again -- we have your response -- thank you!)

Here's the link to provide us with your answers: http://bit.ly/4so09ib

Behind every strong psychotherapy model and practice is strong research. Accordingly, we’re grateful for the incredible...
01/18/2026

Behind every strong psychotherapy model and practice is strong research. Accordingly, we’re grateful for the incredible work of Eagala's Research Committee.

From curating research and updating our bibliography to supporting member-led projects and building new tools, this team ensures that our work is not only inspiring, but credible, measurable, and respected.

These go-getters help chart where EAP has been and where it's headed. Individually and collectively, they each bring rigor, patience, and deep commitment to Eagala's mission every step of the way.

Herdmates, by commenting below, you can join us in thanking the Research Committee for their behind-the-scenes brilliance and dedication. Here’s to the trail ahead.

First Eagala training of the year ✅ First Skillsets: Intensive training of the year ✅ A great group of Eagala certified ...
01/18/2026

First Eagala training of the year ✅

First Skillsets: Intensive training of the year ✅

A great group of Eagala certified members and trainers gaining skills, making memories, creating connection? ✅ ✅ ✅

Thank you, San Tan Valley, for three terrific Eagala days!

They're here! Eagala hoodies have arrived -- and they are COZY! Everyone needs a go-to hoodie to curl up in, so go for...
01/17/2026

They're here! Eagala hoodies have arrived -- and they are COZY! Everyone needs a go-to hoodie to curl up in, so go for this one that's soft, smooth, and stylish. It's the perfect fashion choice for sharing your passion for Eagala with the world! Why not grab one for you and your Eagala team mate!?

Scoot over to the Eagala Store on our website and place an order pronto.

• 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester
• Double-lined hood with matching drawcord
• 1 × 1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex
• Front pouch pocket
• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem

Getting an Eagala Military designation requires 30 hours of cultural competence training. We are often asked by Eagala ...
01/15/2026

Getting an Eagala Military designation requires 30 hours of cultural competence training. We are often asked by Eagala members who weren't part of the military but want to support the military in their practices, "How do I get these hours?"

Recently, several of our members offered the following suggestions:

- "In my area they have an annual program 'Veterans Voices' where veterans read stories , poems and music about their experiences. Also, you can look up Big Lux...
he is a veteran who does hip hop music with a violin expressing the conflict between being back at home and being in a combat zone."

- "PsychArmor webinars and videos... joining your local CVEB (Community Veterans Engagement Board) ... attending their meetings. Also, engaging with (in the U.S.) State Veteran Services Boards."

- "Check out this website: https://deploymentpsych.org/STAR-CE-Memos"

THanks so much to our herdmates Carol Silva, Maria Kimble, and Debra Foley for providing these outside-the-box resources!

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Eagala Certification is The Global Standard for Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Personal Development. Join the Eagala Network of over 2,500 certified members in 50 countries who are changing lives through the unique intuitive power of horses.

Under the Eagala Model, both a licensed, certified Mental Health Professional and a certified Equine Specialist work together collaboratively at all times to assure clients get the therapeutic attention and support they need as they make life changes.

The Eagala Model is built on the premise that it's the client who best determines the kinds of life changes they need to make in order to improve their life. The job of the Eagala treatment team is to put the Eagala Model to work to meet the client's goals by engaging the sensitivity of horses to help them understand their process and practice the changes they want to make in a safe, supportive setting.

Because all Eagala sessions are done on the ground - there is no riding involved - this work provides a growing opportunity for horses of all abilities to have a role and purpose. This amazing work benefits the lives of both the horses and humans. Through your support, we can continue to expand access to these services worldwide.