Horses Helping People - Free Live Demonstration
Event Information
Description
Come and see the powerful, life-changing EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) in action
Equine-assisted activities for growth and learning for personal and professional development
Equine-assisted Psychotherapy for mental health and well-being
An interactive demonstration of how horses can help individuals, families and groups transform their lives. A powerful intervention that quickly breaks down barriers and changes behavioural patterns. All work is ground-based - no riding involved - and no experience of horses is necessary.
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Receive evidence-based information to show the impact this work has
- See it in action and particpate if you want to
- Network with other like-minded prafessionals
- Talk to EAGALA certified practitioners
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Anyone working in Recoveray and Mental Health services
- Military and Veteran Groups
- Anyone working with youth at risk
- Schools/Childrens/Family Services
- Anyone interested in this area of work
- HR Managers
- HSE
- Funders
THERE WILL BE A SECOND GALWAY DEMO ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH AT 11.30 AM in CURRA FARM, MOYCULLEN
Book Here for SATURDAY SEPT 12:
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DIRECTIONS TO WESTERN STABLES, BALLAGH, BUSHYPARK
Registration with open at 2.30pm and there will be tea and coffee available. Parking is limited, so please follow the directions of our stewards.
To get to Western Stables from Galway city direction, follow the N59 (signposted Moycullen/Clifden). When you pass the Westwood Hotel on your left you'll know you're on the right track!
You'll also pass Winacre B&B and Bushypark Church, also on your left.
The turn for Ballagh is the next left, just after the church. If you get to Glenlo Abbey, you've gone too far!
Continue up the till until you pass a pretty thatched cottage on your right. Western Stables in the next entrance on the left. There is some parking in the yard or you can park outside the house on the right after the thatched cottage.
If you're coming from the Moycullen direction, take the first right after Glenlo Abbey. If you get to the Westwood Hotel, you've gone too far!
Please remember that this is an outdoor event and dress appropriately. Hopefully the weather will be kind! If you would like to participate, please make sure you're wearing suitable footwear (no open toes or heels) to facilitate safely and comfortably walking in the sand arena.