Eagala at NECOA

Our newest adjunctive service: equine-assisted therapy through Mudflower Farms

What is Eagala?

The Eagala Model is a globally recognized framework for equine-assisted psychotherapy and personal development, integrating horses into mental health treatment. We utilize horses’ natural ability to read nonverbal cues to help clients gain insight into personal challenges, relationships, and goals in a safe setting. The model requires collaboration between a licensed mental health professional and a qualified equine specialist, ensuring ethical, standardized, and effective therapy.

How is this beneficial to treatment?

Horses are shrewd observers of human emotions and react authentically to them, allowing clients to see how their internal states and behaviors affect relationships. This is particularly beneficial for individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation that is the hallmark of many mental health issues.

Integrating evidence-based treatment and the Eagala model of equine-assisted psychotherapy, clients may benefit from an interactive, real-world application of therapeutic skills, leading to deeper emotional breakthroughs and long-lasting change.