EAL Youth Programs
This program enhances life-skills by focusing on peer pressure, effective communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and other social skills.
EAL Adult Programs
Learn relationship building, horse-related social skills, communication, body language, trust/respect, self as part of a team, healthy boundaries.
EAL Leadership Training
The 'Going Beyond the Boardroom' program offers innovative, equine-assisted leadership development to motivate individuals and cultivate strong leaders.
Little Oasis Equine Assisted Learning
With the help of a horse’s dynamic power and spirit, you’ll have the opportunity to develop valuable life skills and reconnect with yourself.
We offer Equine Assisted Learning programs for individuals, youth, and adults—as well as leadership training for groups and businesses.
2026 EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING PROGRAMS
A unique approach to Learning.
A powerful journey of understanding.
SPRING EAL YOUTH GROUP
AGES 8+
10 one hour sessions
Tuesdays @3:30pm
April 14th - June 16th
FUNDING AVAILABLE
FALL EAL YOUTH GROUP
AGES 8+
12 one hour sessions
Mon & Thurs @ 3:30pm
September 14th - October 26th
FUNDING AVAILABLE
COMMON PROGRAM FAQ’s ➜
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No.
Equine Assisted Learning at Little Oasis Equine Assisted Learning is not a riding program. All sessions are unmounted.
Many of the horses here have well served the riding industry and are now retired into the important role of teaching. In EAL, the learning happens on the ground through interaction, observation, communication, and partnership.
For those interested in riding in the future, participating in the EAL curriculum builds a strong foundation of respect, awareness, and understanding of how horses communicate.
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No prior horse experience is needed.
Participants learn everything they need to know during the program. Safety, horse behaviour, and how to interact respectfully with horses are all part of the learning process.
The focus of Equine Assisted Learning is not riding skills, but building awareness, communication, and relationship skills through working with horses on the ground.
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No.
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is not therapy. Therapy is delivered by regulated professionals and is a protected term.
While time with horses can certainly feel therapeutic, Little Oasis offers learning-based programming, not counselling or clinical treatment. The horses are the teachers, and the humans supporting the sessions are facilitators.
Our focus is on building social and relational skills through experiential learning with horses.
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Often, yes.
Many families already have access to funding for their child based on their unique situation. This may be through a diagnosis, education supports, or other programs that support social development.
Little Oasis EAL is a registered service provider with the Autism Funding Unit through the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Families using this program typically submit a Request to Pay form. If you need the template for this form, please contact us and we will provide it.
In some cases, the At Home Program for Extended Benefits has also been used to support participation. Some homeschooling programs may also have funding available for social development or individual learning goals.
Our after-school youth group program may also have access to community funding, and applications are available here.
If you are unsure whether funding may apply to your child, we are happy to help families explore possible options.
2026 EAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING
At Little Oasis EAL, leadership development happens through hands-on, experiential activities that mirror real workplace dynamics. Teams and individuals practise collaboration, problem-solving, and communication in a way that’s immediate, memorable, and transferable.
Want to experience this kind of learning with your staff, group or team firsthand?
We offer flexible program formats, including half-day and full-day experiences, as well as multi-session programs designed to support deeper learning over time.
Contact us to explore upcoming programs in Casino (in rural Trail, BC)
Real Stories, Real Impact
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![Aiden Moreau testimonial woman with horse]()
“Such a wonderful group of people who care for their horses like they are family. It’s amazing to have a program like this right here in our small community!”
— Aiden Moreau
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“Our daughter loved doing the youth program. She made a new friends, loved her time with the horses and left with skills that she didn't know she had before the program."
— Lindsey Worsnop
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![Little Oasis EAL Judie Raymond review]()
“Hands down Little Oasis EAL staff are exceptional at what they do and able to reach the most isolated of people - the horses and the humans work like a symphony to reach the goal.”
— Judie Raymond
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Students in Selkirk College’s Social Service Worker program met Mohawk and learned how Little Oasis Equine supports life skills development through equine-assisted approaches in human services.