Horse Power Instructor Training School

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WHAT MAKES OUR PROGRAM UNIQUE?

The Horse Power Instructor Training School (HPITS) is the first nationally approved instructor training site in the United States- and possibly the world- to specialize in Equine Facilitated Mental Health and Equine Experiential Learning. Candidates receive in-depth preparation for both Registered and Advanced NARHA Instructor Certification, in addition to prerequisites coursework for future EFMHA certification and Equine Specialist certification*. Students additionally receive the training and skills needed to successfully achieve certification with Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) and Centered Riding, Inc. (additional fees required). Individuals who wish to become certified as a NARHA Certified Therapeutic Driving Instructor may gain valuable experience in driving and gather driving hours toward future certification. However, this course does not offer driving certification as a result of attendance.

Horse Power, a NARHA Premier Center offers extensive facilities and a well trained string of horses. We have long been at the forefront of Equine Facilitated Mental Health. An array of workshops and seminars take place at the farm throughout the year, thus, Instructor Training Candidates (ITC’s) learn from the professionals who are setting the standards of excellence for the industry today.

Upon successful completion of the course of study, ITC’s receive a plethora of resources and knowledgeable assistance to find quality employment at a NARHA accredited center. To date, all graduates are either successfully employed in the filed or actively pursuing graduate studies.

*EFMHA and Equine Specialist certification are not yet available from NARHA