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.
Looking for One Step at a Time therapy groups? Click here.
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.
Hold Your Horses: A Parent Workshop on Calm Leadership & Boundaries
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
10–11:30am
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
Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
If you have been interested in becoming a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI), this workshop is for you. This process usually takes over a year, but thanks to our founder, Patty D’Andrea, we are expediting this process hands-on.
This workshop will equip aspiring instructors with the skills to teach riding & horsemanship skills to individuals with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges.
Spend a two-day intensive weekend to learn how to perform rider assessments, lesson planning, adaptive teaching strategies, and safe mounting & dismounting techniques.
Equine Specialist Workshop & Testing
Stay tuned for 2026 dates!
Looking to become certified as an ESMHL? Healing with Horses Ranch will host a PATH International Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning Workshop & Skills Test.
A PATH Intl. ESMHL ensures the safety and well-being of the equine participating in equine-facilitated mental health and learning sessions. They serve as the equine expert during equine/human interactions. The ESMHL partners alongside a mental health professional such as an LPC or LCSW as they deliver services and incorporate equines within the scope of their profession.
Please submit questions about this certification to certificationrequirements@pathintl.org
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
