Equine-Assisted Interventions Training for Mental health professionals
2-Day Training Outline
Day 1 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
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Basic Equine Behavior & Safety
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Somatic Attunement
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Relationship & Attachment Equine Interventions
Day 2 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
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Introduction to Experiential Interventions
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Introduction to Riding Interventions
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Discussion of Business Models & Resources
Lunch is from 12-1 PM both days
Note: Lunch is not provided. Please bring your own lunch or plan to step out if you’d like to grab something.
Medicine Horse is excited to offer a unique equine training opportunity for those in the mental health field. Whether you are a graduate student, a post-graduate, or a practicing professional, this introductory training will provide foundational knowledge in equine-assisted interventions—no prior equine experience required.
Participants will learn about:
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Basic equine behavior and safety
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Different forms of client interventions and connections
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Somatic awareness
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Resources to help you start your own practice
Training Details
Date: February 21 & 22
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (with a one-hour lunch break from 12:00–1:00 PM)
Cost: $400 ($50 early registration discount if you sign up before January 1)
Who?: Specifically designed for graduate students, post-graduates, or mental health professionals
Meet the Facilitators
Dana Shultz
Carina Kellenberger
Dana Schultz and Carina Kellenberger are both licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) with certificates in Animal-Assisted Social Work from the University of Denver’s IHAC program. They are also certified in TF-EAT (Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Therapy) through the Natural Lifemanship Institute. Since 2013, Dana and Carina have run their private practice and collaborated with universities, non-profits, state organizations, and private practices to provide equine interventions in a variety of settings, including corporate retreats, wellness clinics, individual and family sessions, and support groups.