Education

Program Manuals, Lectures and Workshops

Hearts & Horses is a highly regarded training facility for PATH Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructors. We’ve developed a series of research-based manuals built on our highly regarded equine-assisted programs, now available to support and inspire the wider community. For questions about our educational programming, please feel free to get in touch!

Autism Spectrum Manuals

Our Therapeutic Horseback Riding Intervention Manual and Barn Activity Group Manual offer research-based, structured curricula for youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder—providing both riding and non-riding options that build horsemanship, social, and emotional skills through progressive, themed activities in arena and classroom-style settings.

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Changing Leads Manual

The Changing Leads Equine-assisted Learning in Education manual offers step-by-step lesson plans for both in and out of the arena. In addition, it provides in-depth rationale, evidence-based research and assessments to support implementation and instruction.

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Riding in the Moment™ Implementation Manual & Curriculum

Equine-assisted services centers and therapists interested in learning more about our Riding in the Moment™ program for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of memory loss can now purchase our Riding in the Moment™ Implementation Manual and Curriculum.

This literature was created in collaboration with Dr. Beth Fields, Principal Investigator of the Geriatric Health Services Research Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Hearts & Horses receives 50% of the profits from all sales!

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PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESHML) Workshop & Skills Test

Hearts & Horses frequently hosts PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESHML) Workshops and Skills Tests. An ESHML ensures the safety and well-being of the equine participating in mental health or equine-assisted learning sessions and serves as the equine expert during equine-human interactions.

Link to registration information and next steps:

https://pathintl.org/events/path-intl-equine-specialist-in-mental-health-and-learning-workshop-august-19-21-2026/ More Information On ESHML
August 19 -21, 2026

Hearts & Horses Lecture Series

Join Hearts & Horses for a series of outstanding educational workshops, presented by members of our community and local experts, in a wide variety of subject matters, from equine care and training to working with the various populations that make up our riders. All of our lectures are free and open to the public!

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