Certification Starts Here
Join our worldwide community of Eagala certified professionals! We provide a comprehensive certification process and member support network that is designed to train and empower professionals to become competent and proficient practitioners of the Eagala Model.
Complete the Pre-Training Webinar
Before you attend the Fundamentals of the Eagala Model training course, you are required to complete a pre-training webinar which will introduce you to the Eagala Model and prepare you for the training experience.
Attend the Fundamentals of the Eagala Model training course
This course is the cornerstone of your Eagala certification – providing interactive, hands-on learning experiences. Training events happen throughout the year and all over the world.
Create your account with Eagala
In your training registration process, you will create an online account with Eagala, unlocking a members-only hub for finding resources, networking with other members, and tracking your certification status.
Complete post-training requisites
You must complete and pass an online post-training assessment course, fill out the event evaluation, and submit a professional portfolio to be eligible for Eagala Certification. Links to complete these are provided after the completion of the Fundamentals training course.
You’re Certified
Upon successful completion and approval of the prior steps, you will be sent your Eagala Certification certificate. Certification requires a renewal process to renew every two years. Please view our Eagala Member Lifecycle for more information.
Utilize the Q&A Support Calls
Monthly group Question and Answer Support Calls are provided as part of your Fundamentals training fee and membership in Eagala. Utilize these to address questions you may have around next steps, building your business, and applying the Eagala Model in client sessions. Individualized mentoring and consulting is also available for a fee.
Find a team/partner/organization
In order to practice the Eagala Model, a Mental Health professional must be teamed with an Equine Specialist. We can help you find a potential partner or team through our Eagala networking groups and member directory.
Create your program
Ready to start creating your Eagala Model business? We have a vast library of resources and tools to help you get started.
List your program
Once you have your program ready to go, you can list it here on eagala.org to be included in our Find a Program search tool.
Get Advanced Certification and/or a special designation
We offer an advanced training process to further deepen your learning and distinguish yourself as an Eagala Advanced Certified practitioner. You can also apply for our special Military Designation.
Continue your education
Certification must be renewed every two years, which requires Eagala-approved continuing education. You can track your hours and find education opportunities through your Eagala account. Please view our Eagala Member Lifecycle for more information.
Stay connected
Connect and collaborate through our online forums and local networking groups.
Who Can Become Eagala Equine Certified?
Join our worldwide community of Eagala certified professionals! We provide a comprehensive certification process and member support network that is designed to train and empower professionals to become competent and proficient practitioners of the Eagala Model.
Others can become certified and serve as a third member of an Eagala team, which includes full-time students, educators, coaches, corporate trainers, and individuals interested in this approach.
Fundamentals of the Eagala Model Equine Training Certification Programs
In order to become certified as an Eagala practitioner individuals must take the Fundamentals of the Eagala Model Training Course. The training course is broken into 3 different types of activities: discussions, demonstrations and experiences. You will learn and put into practice the framework and standards of the Eagala Model, learn how to structure sessions and be introduced to a variety of different process skillsets.
This course is five days of in-person hands-on training. You must complete the Eagala pre-training webinar prior to registering, attend the entire training, and complete the post-training requirements for successful completion.
Training events happen throughout the year and all over the world. Find one that works for you.
TEAM APPROACH
All Eagala sessions involve a team of licensed credentialed Mental Health Professional, qualified Equine Specialists, horses and clients.
GROUND-BASED
No horseback riding is involved. Instead effective and deliberate techniques are utilized where the horses become metaphoric in specific ground-based experiences.
SOLUTION ORIENTED
The basis of the Eagala Model is a belief that all clients have the best solutions for themselves when given the opportunity to discover them. Therapy focused experiences allow clients to explore, problem-solve, overcome challenges and discover.
CODE OF ETHICS
Eagala has high standards of practice and ethics and an ethics committee and protocol for upholding these standards, ensuring best practices and the highest level of care.
Learn More Before Getting Certified
Watch our pre-training webinar, or consider subscribing to our members-only resources.
