This Is Professional Coach Training. Training Coaches to Lead With Skill, Integrity, and Heart.
The Freedom Way® Equine-Assisted Coaching Certification is for those who feel called to do this work with integrity, ethical practice, and respect for the horse–human partnership.
This is not a one-size-fits-all program or a shortcut certification.
It is a comprehensive, experiential training that prepares you to work skillfully with clients and horses—grounded in ethical practice, trauma-informed coaching, energetic awareness, and the recognition of the horse as a sentient, communicative partner.
Graduates leave not just certified, but deeply trained—with the presence, clarity, and confidence to facilitate meaningful, transformative work.
We train coaches who lead from clarity and compassion, grounded in professional standards and guided by intuition, empathy, and lived experience.
A Different Standard in Equine-Assisted Coaching
The equine-assisted field has grown quickly, and with that growth comes a wide range of training models. The Freedom Way® exists to set and uphold a higher standard.
Our approach is rooted in:
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Ethical responsibility to both client and horse
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Professional readiness and applied skill
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Embodiment over theory alone
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Presence over performance
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Partnership over control
Rather than following rigid scripts or predetermined outcomes, our coaches are trained to listen deeply—to the client, to the horse, and to the moment itself.
What Makes The Freedom Way® Training Distinct
Horse As A Sentient Partner
Horses are not tools, props, or metaphors. They are conscious, responsive beings whose feedback matters. Coaches are trained to recognize, interpret, and honor equine communication—physically, emotionally, and energetically.
Client-Centered, Moment-Led
Sessions are shaped by what is present, not by a checklist. Coaches learn how to meet clients where they are, allowing insight, movement, and transformation to emerge organically.
Embodied Learning
This training emphasizes being with, not just knowing about. Coaches develop somatic awareness, emotional regulation, and relational presence—skills that cannot be learned through theory alone.
Intuition With Discernment
Intuitive awareness and empathic attunement are cultivated within a grounded, ethical framework. Coaches learn how to trust their inner knowing while maintaining professional boundaries and clarity.
Professional Readiness
Graduates leave prepared—not just inspired. This training supports coaches in stepping into their work with confidence, competence, and integrity.
A Business That Reflects Who You Are
Create a practice that is a direct expression of your values and heart, rather than a cookie-cutter model. When your business grows from alignment with self, it becomes more sustainable, authentic, and positioned for long-term success.
Who This Training Is For
This program is designed for individuals who feel called to:
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Become a professional equine-assisted coach
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Add equine-assisted coaching to an existing practice
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Work with horses in an ethical, relational, and non-extractive way
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Develop confidence, presence, and professional skill
Participants often include coaches, facilitators, therapists, educators, and helping professionals—both experienced practitioners and those entering the field with intention and care.
Prior horse experience and horse ownership are not required for certification.
The Freedom Way® Approach
At the heart of this certification is a simple but powerful belief: Horses are sentient, intelligent partners—not tools.
The Freedom Way® teaches you how to:
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Listen to horses beyond behavior or body language
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Recognize and respond to equine feedback during a session
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Work with the energetic, emotional, and relational field created between horse and human
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Facilitate coaching experiences that honor safety, autonomy, and mutual respect
What You Will Learn
This certification provides both depth of training and practical application, including:
Equine-Assisted Coaching Foundations
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How to ethically and effectively integrate horses into coaching sessions
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How to facilitate individual and group equine-assisted coaching experiences
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Designing meaningful, responsive equine-assisted activities
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Creating safety for the client, the horse, and yourself
Horse–Human Partnership
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Understanding horses as communicative, sentient beings
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Reading equine feedback and communication during sessions
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Developing true partnership rather than control or training-based interaction
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Energetic awareness and how horses respond to emotional and relational states
Coaching & Facilitation Skills
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Core coaching competencies and presence
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Trauma-informed coaching principles
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Holding space without directing, fixing, or interpreting
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Supporting insight, awareness, and self-directed change
Energy, Intuition & Awareness
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Working with the energetic field of a session
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Developing intuitive perception with discernment and clarity
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Recognizing when to intervene—and when to let the moment work
Professional & Ethical Practice
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Code of ethics and standards of practice
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Maintaining your own physical, emotional, and energetic health as a coach
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Case study development and reflective practice
Business & Application
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Starting or integrating an equine-assisted coaching practice
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Customizing offerings to fit your skills, location, and vision
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Working with private horses, facilities, or off-site partnerships
The Coach You Become
Graduates of The Freedom Way® are known for being:
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Grounded and present
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Ethically minded and trauma-aware
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Skilled listeners—to both clients and horses
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Confident facilitators without being directive
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Respectful of the horse–human partnership
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Able to adapt sessions based on what unfolds in real time
This training supports you in becoming a coach who stands out through depth, not hype.
What This Work Makes Possible
With this certification, graduates go on to:
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Offer private equine-assisted coaching sessions
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Facilitate group experiences, retreats, and workshops
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Integrate equine-assisted coaching into existing therapy or coaching practices
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Partner with horse facilities, rescues, or private owners
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Create programs aligned with personal growth, leadership, trauma recovery, and embodiment
The work is adaptable, relational, and deeply meaningful—when done well.
The Training Experience
The Freedom Way® Equine-Assisted Coach Training balances structure and spaciousness.
Participants are supported through:
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Guided learning modules
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Experiential exercises and reflection
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Live discussions and mentoring
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In-person immersion with horses
This is a learning environment that honors curiosity, encourages discernment, and allows growth to unfold at a grounded, human pace.
Certification Details
What’s Included
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200+ hours of instruction and experiential learning
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14 weeks of live online training modules
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Weekly live classes (recorded for replay)
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6-day in-person experiential retreat in Cave Creek
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Two 1:1 private coaching with a member of The Freedom Way® Team
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Private online community for discussion, support, and integration
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Four documented case studies required for certification
Training Schedule
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Course Dates: February 4 – June 10, 2026
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Live Online Classes: Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM MST
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In-Person Retreat: April 14–19, 2026 (attendance required)
Note: Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Please adjust for your time zone.
Investment
$3,997 USD
Retreat tuition is included. Travel and lodging are not included.
Please review the refund policy prior to registering.
TESTIMONIALS
Through this training, I experienced my own healing and gained the confidence to step fully into my work. The opportunity to do hands-on sessions before taking on clients made all the difference. I felt prepared, grounded, and clear in my ability to charge for my services with integrity.
Marti Moyes / Scottsdale, AZ
I learned and experience life changing lessons, not only about myself but about how to partner with horses to create an environment of safety and transformation for people to explore new ways to see themselves, others and to find within them the Power to procure lasting healing and change.
Susan Kassenbrock / Phoenix, AZ
This course was a journey of personal transformation and deep learning in equine-assisted coaching. It gave me powerful tools, meaningful insights, and a stronger connection with both horses and myself. Additionally, the course is thoughtfully structured, filled with valuable resources, and guided with great care and clarity.
Esperanza Muñoz Salinas / Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico
Application & Next Steps
The Freedom Way® certification is intentionally application-based. This ensures alignment, readiness, and a strong community to learn and grow in.
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Complete the short online application (10–15 minutes).
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We’ll schedule a conversation to discuss your goals and answer questions.
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If accepted, you’ll receive enrollment details and next steps.
Apply when you’re ready to train deeply, practice ethically, and partner with horses as equals.