WELCOME TO EQUI-ED
Equine Assisted Learning
Experience the incredible power of horses to boost life skills and support academic success! We are passionate about offering a one-of-a-kind learning adventure through equine-assisted activities.
Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator
Sandy Hannah is a semi-retired elementary educator who taught elementary students for more than 30 years. She has educated hundreds of students and has a passion for horses and wants to get children excited about learning through the magic of horses.
Sandy received her training as an Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator and additional training as an Equine Specialist through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH Intl. in Loveland, CO)
BS in Elementary Education
Masters in Teaching and Learning
Facilitator: Equine Assisted Learning (PATH, Intl.)
Facilitator: Horse Powered Reading®
Equine Specialist (PATH, Intl.)
OUR STORY
At Equi-Ed, we believe in the transformative power of equine-assisted learning. Our mission is to help individuals develop essential life skills and excel in academics through positive interactions with horses.
I have a passion for childhood development, education, and horses. I hope to enhance your student's learning and get them excited as we enhance their skills together.
Nancy Beers and Antoinette DeGruccio in the Fundamentals of EAL/PATH Intl. explain:
"Through natural horsemanship and the language of horses...confidence, self-worth, empowerment, leadership and mutual leadership. All of these things are gained by teaching your students the language of horses."
As described in the Horse Powered Reading® manual:
"Using EAL as the foundation, Horse Powered Reading® integrates social-emotional learning with academics." - Dr. Michele Pickel
THE EQUI-ED APPROACH
Life Skills and Academics
We offer an individualized approach to learning through equine-assisted activities in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. Our programs are designed to foster personal growth, improve academic skills, and build confidence. We will work as a team to create individualized goals for your student.
LIFE SKILLS
Establish tools to learn more about focusing, self awareness, decision making, problem solving, confidence, self esteem, team work, and emotional intelligence.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Our sessions will enhance your student's skills in reading, comprehension, writing, and math skills in any area of pre-elementary and elementary learning.
Individual goals will be determined to guide these sessions and each session will be based upon the needs of each student.
CUSTOMIZED LEARNING
Our hour long tutoring sessions are conducted weekly and available throughout the year. Sessions are held at beautiful St. Croix Knoll Stables near Afton, Cottage Grove, Hastings, and Woodbury MN.
