Interested in the EAL Program?

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Thank you for your interest in the Flying Horse Foundation and for inquiring about our Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) Program. Our program is a free equine program for our community’s at-risk children and youth. It is an experiential and curriculum-based approach to learning that promotes life skill development to advance student wellbeing. The goal of our program is to increase student proficiency in five key areas of wellbeing, which include: Connection; Awareness; Resiliency; Empathy, and Self-Regulation (C.A.R.E.S.). 

We accept students aged 7–17 years in foster and adoptive families, group homes, residential facilities, and homeless shelters or any student who has experienced trauma. 

Step 1: Check your child’s eligibility

Click the button below to find out if your child qualifies. If your student meets the criteria, you will be able to continue on in your sign-up process.

step 2: fill out required forms

To participate in Flying Horse Foundation’s Equine-Assisted Learning Program you will need to fill out several forms. Please be advised the required paperwork must be complete in order to be eligible to tour or register for FHF programs. All forms are strictly confidential, and the information provided will not be shared with anyone outside of the Flying Horse Foundation staff, facilitators, and volunteers.

step 3: Sign up for a tour of the facility

Once you have filled out the necessary forms, you and your prospective student must schedule a time to come tour our facilities and learn more about our program. (Note: If you tour for one program, you do not need to tour again to participate in another program.)

When you come out for your tour, please plan to provide a snapshot of what your schedule looks like during the week. This will help us to look at our group schedules and see where we have openings that suit your kids.

Step 4: enroll your student into the Equine-Assisted Learning Program

Once you have completed all the steps to this point, we will provide you with the available openings for students and determine if your child can enroll as a student in the EAL Program.

Please be advised that FHF’s highest priority is safety, as student/animal interaction is a core program component. As such, program participation is dependent upon a student safety assessment/review conducted by FHF staff. While we make every effort to include as many applicants as possible, program participation is not guaranteed.

If you have additional questions or require further assistance, please use the contact information below:

Call: 303-660-3583 | Email: info@flyinghorsefoundation.org