Equine Assisted Coaching Certification
A refreshing approach to equine assisted training and certification. Go beyond a structured, in-the-box, one-size fits all approach to serving your client. Open to a world of intuitive leadership, true partnership with horses, and a fully integrated body-mind-spirit experience for your client. Ideal for seasoned professionals who desire to add to their current practice, as well as those new to the field of coaching, healing and transformation.
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Who This Program is For . . .
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Including but not limited to:​
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Individuals interested in supporting others through equine assisted activities
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Individuals certified in other equine therapies
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Life Coaches, Spiritual Counselors, Healers
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Licensed therapists and counselors
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Psychologists and Psychotherapists
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Prior horse experience and owning a horse are not necessary for certification.
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The Freedom Way® Certification Program
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This certification program is built on the six Freedom Keys - Energy, Intuition, Coaching, Connection, Empathy, and Personal Growth.
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You'll engage in and learn:
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how to partner with and integrate horses into your client sessions.
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how to recognize and understand your horses feedback and communication in a session.
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how to create a safe, supportive environment for clients using trauma-informed principles.
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how to read, use and shift the energy in a session to support your client.
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coaching skills.
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intuition skills.
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basic horse handling skills.
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how to read & connect with horses (different from training and reading body language).
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skills to successfully get your Equine Assisted Coaching business up and running.
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how to customize your offerings.
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how to work with individuals and groups.
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how to design equine activities.
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This is a one time certification. Continuing education and course electives available to support your business growth and specialization. Advanced level certifications are also available.
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Through The Freedom Way® you’ll take healing and transformation to a whole new level.
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Certification Includes:
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200+ hours of instruction, coaching
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14 weekly modules on essential topics to becoming an Equine Assisted Coach and starting your coaching business
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14 weeks of online live classes
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6-day experiential retreat in Cave Creek, AZ (live attendance is mandatory)
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Case studies to complete certification
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Private online group for support, discussion between classes, course bonuses, sharing of ideas, and community connection.
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Training topics include:
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Intuitive development
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Coaching skills
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Business Building (for new businesses as well as established businesses adding equine assisted coaching services.)
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Horse handling skills
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Basic horse knowledge and care
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Energetically maintaining a healthy horse
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Reading and connecting with a horses energy
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Understanding your horse's feedback and communication during a session
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Creating an equal partnership with your horse for coaching
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How to facilitate a session
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Building partnerships with horse facilities or private owners if you don’t have your own horse or desire to do off-site courses/clinics.
Details
Course Dates: August 6 - December 17, 2025
Class is held each Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:30 pm MST (Note - we're located in Arizona. AZ doesn't participate in Daylight Savings. Please adjust to your time zone accordingly.)
The live retreat is held October 7 - 12, 2025 in Cave Creek, AZ. Attendance at the retreat is required.
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14 Online Weekly Calls. Calls will be recorded in the event you are unable to attend or wish to review.
6-Day Retreat (attendance is required) in Cave Creek, AZ - Retreat is included in the price of the course. Travel and lodging are the responsibility of the participant.
1:1 Private Coaching with a member of The Freedom Way® coaching team.
Online group for community and support.
Four documented case studies to receive certification.
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Registration: $3,997
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Please read and review our refund policy prior to registering.
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Registration Process
We're delighted you're interested in The Freedom Way® program and look forward to getting to know you. When you click the Apply button below you'll be taken to a short application. This application generally takes 10 - 15 minutes to complete. Once received, we'll contact you to arrange a time to talk about your desires and goals for certification and answer any questions you might have.
