Community Workshops & Trainings
Our goal is to set the standard equine-assisted services and share the power of this therapeutic modality through community events, instructor training programs, and continued professional development. Please join us for one of our community workshops, webinars, or training opportunities to learn about the healing power of the horse.
Equine-Assisted Learning Workshops
At Healing with Horses Ranch, we offer dynamic Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) workshops designed to strengthen teams, develop leadership, and build meaningful communication skills through guided interaction with our horses.
Our EAL workshops are ideal for: corporate teams, non-profit staff, educators & school groups, healthcare providers, community organizations, and more.
Read about a group EAL session with us here.
Understanding Connection through Polyvagal Science in Horses & Humans: CEU Workshop
Friday, January 16th, 2026
4 – 5:30pm
Join Healing with Horses Ranch staff for an engaging, experiential presentation exploring how emotional regulation & awareness deepen relationships. Participants in this CEU will learn how polyvagal theory & equine behavior intersect. Joel Wyrtzen, LPC, ESMHL, will share his expertise in how both humans & horses shift between five key emotional-neural states: Novelty, Safety, Reward, Threat, and Overwhelm.
This training includes live horse interactions, group exercises, and debriefs to encourage integration of emotional regulation techniques into your career & beyond.
Hold Your Horses: A Parent Workshop on Calm Leadership & Boundaries
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
10am – 12pm
This hands-on workshop is designed for parents of youth & teens who want to strengthen connection, reduce power struggles, and set clear boundaries without yelling or shutdowns.
Guided by a licensed therapist & equine specialist, participants will explore nervous system regulation, co-regulation, attachment, and the difference between calm leadership & control. This small-group experience blends psychoeducation with experiential work alongside our herd.
Intensive CTRI Workshop
Saturday, March 28th & Sunday, March 29th, 2026
8:30am-5:30pm each day
If you have been interested in becoming a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI), this workshop is for you. The process to become one usually takes over a year, but we are expediting the process hands-on.
Spend a two-day intensive weekend led by our founder Patty D’Andrea, Advanced-Level CTRI. This workshop will equip aspiring instructors with the skills to teach riding & horsemanship skills to individuals with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges.
Participants will learn how to do rider assessments, lesson planning, adaptive teaching strategies, and safe mounting & dismounting techniques.
Interested in Becoming a PATH Certified Instructor?
Healing with Horses Ranch offers an instructor-in-training program to individuals looking to become a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI). Under supervision by founder & advanced CTRI, Patty D’Andrea, our trainees receive mentorship, hands-on learning, and coaching through the certification process. Please note that this process is different from our intensive workshop.
If you are interested in this program, please email patty.dandrea@healingwithhorsesranch.org
