E3A – Equine Experiential Education

Member Spotlight: Letitia Weikel-Peterson

Meet our Featured Member for the month of November – Letitia Weikel-Peterson. Leticia runs Oregon Horsemanship & Teamwork in Willsonville, Oregon. Letitia has completed her Level 1 (C2/C3) Certification through E3A.

E3A: Tell us about one of your favorite EAL programs you offer and some outcomes participants have experienced:

Letitia: We have two programs that we run out of our barn. Oregon Horsemanship has taken in horses that needed homes and who want to help humans, with an emphasis on children. Years ago I saw the difference the horses made in people’s lives, especially children. We incorporate EAL techniques in all aspects of our program, from building confidence, communication, team work, self esteem, and so much more. E3A has given me more knowledge and techniques that we incorporate daily. In addition to our regular program, we host workshops focused on a specific theme, such as self confidence, self esteem, communication, etc. Using the E3A model, we have been able to have the youth look at things in a different way first through the horse activity, then by debriefing it so that they can think about, discuss, and come up with their own answers. One of my goals in life was to make a difference in someone else’s life, I get to make a difference in many lives thanks to learning about, training, and utilizing EAL techniques.
Teamwork with Horses is focused on adults and corporations. The one we had this fall was Women’s Strength Finding and Empowerment Workshop. All the women took the Strength Finding test and we focused the workshop on our natural strengths, becoming more aware of them, and how to enhance our lives by utilizing them. The women were excited and felt they needed something to look forward to in this uncertain environment. During the workshop there was definitely an increased awareness both of the talents they were aware of and some that were a surprise. We included the horses in activities that were chosen to bring out their inner strengths and we discussed what happened using the E3A model. We received a lot of feedback that is was enlightening, empowering, and lots of fun. The smiles were big and the participants went away with an increased happiness that they did something for themselves.
E3A: How has your certification from E3A assisted you in doing your EAL work?

Letitia: E3A has helped me to become more aware of all aspects and areas of our program. Since E3A is a coaching model, I can utilize different ideas, concepts, and activities to help humans, especially children. Sometimes it’s a simple thing like encouraging self awareness in order to solve a problem, other times it’s working through the model to help them find their own answer. It can be a nudge of making them figure something out, asking them what can they do differently, what should they try, and what is not working. In some areas we encourage and teach awareness of what the horses are trying to tell us. What I love about E3A is that they not only teach us skills, but they allow us flexibility to find what works for each individual or group. E3Ahas not only helped our programs but has helped me personally in so many ways.

If you want to learn more about Letitia’s work, visit her website.

Blessed From Hoof To Head

Blessed From Hoof To Head

After having been in business for over 9 years, we took Horse Empower to the next level! In December of 2020, we completed the construction of our bright, beautiful 15,200 sq ft indoor riding arena - A true game-changer not only for us but for our community too! Friends & community partners, we cannot thank you enough for your continued...

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Member Spotlight: Kay Anderson

Member Spotlight: Kay Anderson

E3A:  Tell us about you and your EAL business

Kay:  My name is Kay Anderson and my life’s work and passions are in the areas of Leadership Development, Coaching and Organizational Development. I’ve worked with middle-school students, college athletes and executives in small start-ups and Fortune 500 companies.

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Member Spotlight: Janis Cooper

Member Spotlight: Janis Cooper

E3A: Tell us a little bit about yourself, your EAL business, and your involvement and certification with E3A Janis: I spent 25 years working in large High-Tech companies which included Management and Executive positions.  During that time, I became fascinated with human behavior and how emotional intelligence impacted the success (or lack...

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Member Spotlight: Janis Cooper

Member Spotlight: Janis Cooper

E3A: Tell us a little bit about yourself, your EAL business, and your involvement and certification with E3A Janis: I spent 25 years working in large High-Tech companies which included Management and Executive positions.  During that time, I became fascinated with human behavior and how emotional intelligence impacted the success (or lack...

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Member Spotlight: Hannah Campbell Zapketal

Winston Churchill once said, “There’s something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man”, and we believe you will find this philosophy fully alive at WildeWood Farm. Hannah Campbell Zapletal (owner), was born in Canada, but grew up in Haiti. She was the daughter of non-traditional missionaries who spent their time in...

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Member Spotlight: Starr McAlexander

Member Spotlight: Starr McAlexander

  Our March Member Spotlight is Starr McAlexander. Hi, my name is Starr McAlexander. I am the Co-Founder and Director of the Mounted Horsemanship Life Skills Training at Spirit Song Youth Equestrian Academy.Spirit Song, located in North Texas just outside of Anna, Texas (40 miles north of Dallas) is a Christ-centered,  501c3 non-profit...

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Member Spotlight: Mindy Chernoff

Member Spotlight: Mindy Chernoff

E3A: What is the name of your program/farm, where are you located and what kind of EAL work do you do? Mindy: My farm is: Chunk of Heaven Horse Farm. My business is: The Resonant Horse, LLC. I am located in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, U.S.A., in Newtown Square... Soon to relocate to another suburb outside of Philadelphia--...

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Member Spotlight: Jody Jacob-McVey

Member Spotlight: Jody Jacob-McVey

Our January Member Spotlight is Jody Jacob-McVey from EquiSense Solutions LLC in New York. Jody completed her Level 1 (C2/C3) Certification through E3A in 2013. Her work takes place in person, on the phone or in the pasture. She doesn't have her own horses, she works with farms where her clients are. Mostly in the New York, New Jersey and...

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Member Spotlight: Martha Taylor

Member Spotlight: Martha Taylor

Our December Member Spotlight is Martha Taylor who runs EquiDiscovery, LLC in Arkansas. Martha completed her Level 1 (C2/C3) Certification through E3A in 2015 and her Level 2 (C4) Certification through E3A in 2017. E3A: Tell us about your program: Martha: My program is EquiDiscovery, LLC. We work with for-profit and non-profit organizations, and...

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Member Spotlight: Margaret Wilson

Member Spotlight: Margaret Wilson

MARGARET WILSON, M.S. Location: DENVER CO Business Name or Field of Focus: MILE HIGH VIRTUAL ASSISTANT Area of Expertise: MARKETING, COPYWRITING AND WEB CONTENT FOR EAL PROFESSIONALS What brought you to E3A? I was drawn to the facilitation method and when I experienced the debrief, I knew this was the tool I needed to bring the coaching session...

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