Welcome to the online course materials! This webpage will be a location where all your class materials, assignments, and audios will be posted. Please use the resources on this page to help you stay organized and turtle step your way through the training.
To start out, here are a few general resources that you are likely to reference frequently throughout our course. We have put these at the top of the page for easy reference!
- Equus Coaching Master Facilitator Training 2023 Dates & Details
- Equus Coaching Master Facilitator Training Facebook group
- Equus Coaching Master Facilitator Training MediaFire Folder (one link to obtain many of the resources and recordings below)
- ECMF Class Schedule
- Client’s Feedback Form for Workshop Participant
- Sample Outline for 12-18 min Equus Coaching Session
- ECMF Shadow Opportunities
- Your Mentorship Workshop Outline
- ECMF Onsite #1
- ECMF Onsite #2
Questions?
Email support@equuscoach.com
Currently, all calls are scheduled to take place on Wednesdays at 12pm PT/ 1pm MT/ 2pm CT/ 3pm ET. Most calls will be roughly 60 to 90 minutes in duration. If you are unable to make a call, no need to worry. They will all be recorded and links posted below within 48 business hours of class.
Zoom Invite:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84467678666
Or join by phone:
Dial:US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID: 844 6767 8666
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kclKx8BAPT
Lessons
Certification Hours Log
Examples of Demonstrations & Equus Coaching
Safety Demo Halter Exercise Driving Zones and Invitation Videos from Koelle
January 25, 2023- Class 1: Welcome Class – Review of Course and ICF Core Competencies
Class Topic: Welcome Call & Review Curriculum Please review the below class handout. Class Outline Class Handout: ICF Core Competencies Class Recording
February 1, 2023 – Class 2: Ethics, Establishing Agreements, and the Rhythm of a Coaching Session
Class Topic: ICF Core Competency 1 & 3 Please review the documents and recordings below. Class Outline Class Handout CEC Code of Ethics ICF Code of Ethics Intro to Ethics, Agreements, and the Rhythm of a Coaching Session (35 minutes) Intro to Ethical Decision Making Model (8 minutes) Please complete this Post-test after class: https://forms.gle/vz1du729Zm39XgMC7 Class Recording
February 8, 2023 – Class 3: Equus Coaching Tools Review with a Workshop Lens
Class topic: Tools Review with a Workshop Lens Class Outline Class Handout Class Recording
February 15, 2023 – Class 4: Workshop Facilitation: The Differences Between 1:1 and Group Coaching
Class Topic: Workshop Facilitation: The Differences Between 1:1 and Group Coaching Class Outline Class Recording
February 22, 2023 – Class 5: Group Mentoring 1: Observed Coaching with Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competency 2 & 4 Class Outline Class Recording
March 1, 2023 – Class 6: Group Mentoring 2: Observed Coaching with Feedback
Class Topic: Core Competency 5 & 6 Class Outline Class Recording
March 08, 2023 – Class 7: Setting Intentions & Onsite Prep
Class Topic: Setting Intentions & Onsite Prep Class Outline Class Recording
March 16-19, 2023 – In Person Onsite Training #1 at Big Sky Foxtrotters in Scottsdale, AZ
Big Sky Foxtrotters Ranch is located: 16216 E. Lone Mountain Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Phoenix, AZ is the nearest airport and roughly an hour’s drive from the ranch. We recommend arriving the day before (Mar. 15th) and planning your departure the morning after (Mar. 20th) Each day will run from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Please plan […]
March 29, 2023 – Class 8: Planning for Different Types of Workshops: Retreats, Self-Development, Leadership, Team Building, and More
Class Topic: Planning for Different Types of Workshops: Retreats, Self-Development, Leadership, Team Building, and More Class Outline Class Audio Recording Assignment #1 Reminder: Design Your Workshop (Due 05/03/23) There are 4 parts to this assignment: You will design a flyer, create a draft agenda, and video yourself doing a 10-minute Safety Demo and a 10-minute […]
April 12, 2023 – Class 9: Creative Group Activities for Workshops
Class Topic: Creative Group Activities for Workshops Class Outline Class Handouts Paint the Horse Pasture Observation and Approach Coaching Tools Review with a Workshop Lens Class Recording
April 26, 2023 – Class 10: Workshop Logistics and Planning: Contracts, Budgets, Pricing, and More!
Class Topic: Workshop Logistics and Planning Class Outline Class Handouts and Resources: Sample introduction email to facility Sample budget Sample to-do list Sample facility agreement Sample facility contract Sample email to attendees Sample pre-work Class Recording Assignment #1 Reminder: Design Your Workshop (Due 05/03/23) There are 4 parts to this assignment: You will design a […]
May 10, 2023 – Class 11: Trust and Safety: Horses and Humans
Class Topic: Trust and Safety: Horses and Humans Prework: Review the class outline and come prepared to discuss these and any other issues or concerns you have about horses and humans in Equus Workshops Class Outline Class Recording
May 24, 2023 – Class 12: Listening for Trauma, Shame, and Mental Health Issues
Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #1 and #6 Review Handouts and Outline Prior to Class: ECC Trauma – Equus Coaching and Scope of Practice ECC Trauma – Additional Information and Resources ICF: How and When to Refer to Therapy Class Outline Class Recording Assignment #2 Reminder: 20-minute audio of a coaching session with a client […]
June 07, 2023 – Class 13: Brainstorming Workshop Design + Review Flyer Agenda, Safety Video & RP demo
Class Topic: Brainstorming Your Workshop Design In each of the next four classes, you will present your flyers/agendas and videos that you turned in for Assignment 1. We will be brainstorming your workshop design with you during class. Class Outline Carla Wytmar Workshop Agenda Workshop Flyer Safety Demo Round Pen Demo Class Recording
June 21, 2023 – Class 14: Brainstorming Workshop Design + Review Flyer Agenda, Safety Video & RP demo
Class Topic: Brainstorming Your Workshop Design Class Outline Kathy Rausin Workshop AgendaWorkshop Flyer Safety Demo Round Pen Demo Class Recording Assignment #2 Reminder: 20-minute audio of a coaching session with a client and transcript (Due 07/12/23) Record and submit a 20-minute audio (MP3) recording of a coaching session (you can record on your phone or zoom) […]
July 5, 2023 – Class 15: No Class
July 19, 2023 – Class 16: Brainstorming Workshop Design + Review Flyer Agenda, Safety Video & RP demo
Class Topic: Brainstorming Your Workshop Design Class Outline Morgan Manion Workshop Agenda Workshop Flyer Safety Demo Round Pen Demo Class Recording
July 26, 2023 – Class 17: Marketing your Workshops
Class Topic: Marketing Your Workshops Class Outline Class Recording Class Handouts Ideal Client BrainstormEDD – Marketing Promotion GuideEDD – Sample Marketing CopyEDD – Agenda 3 HrEDD – Agenda 2 Hr Assignment #3 Reminder: 15-minute video of a round pen coaching session with a client. MP-4 format (Due 09/27/2023) Review safety and do your Equus round […]
August 9, 2023 – Class 18: Group Mentoring 3 – The Art of Coaching – Audio Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #7 and #8 These next four Group Mentoring Classes in this ECMF Course are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. Students will each submit a 20-minute coaching session (and a time stamped transcript) prior to class. During class, coaches will have an opportunity for self-evaluation and will also hear feedback from […]
August 23, 2023 – Class 19: Group Mentoring 4 – The Art of Coaching – Audio Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes in this ECMF Course are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. Students will each submit a 20-minute coaching session (and a time stamped transcript) prior to class. During class, coaches will have an opportunity for self-evaluation and will also hear feedback from peers and instructors […]
September 06, 2023 – Class 20: Group Mentoring 5 – The Art of Coaching – Audio Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes in this ECMF Course are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. Students will each submit a 20-minute coaching session (and a time stamped transcript) prior to class. During class, coaches will have an opportunity for self-evaluation and will also hear feedback from peers and instructors about […]
September 20, 2023 – Class 21: Group Mentoring 6 – The Art of Coaching – Audio Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes in this ECMF Course are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. Students will each submit a 20-minute coaching session (and a time stamped transcript) prior to class. During class, coaches will have an opportunity for self-evaluation and will also hear feedback from peers and instructors […]
October 5-8, 2023 – In Person Onsite Training #2: Ranch TBD
We recommend arriving the day before (Oct. 4th) and planning your departure the morning after (Oct. 9th) Each day will run from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Remember to pack your halter and longlines!
October 25, 2023 – Class 22: The Art of Coaching – Video Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers The next four Group Mentoring Classes in this ECMF Course are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. Students will each submit a 15-minute Round Pen coaching session prior to class. The 15 min maximum time limit is designed to challenge your laser coaching skills needed for the workshop format. You […]
November 1, 2023 – Class 23: The Art of Coaching – Video Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. We will review 15 minute Round Pen coaching videos submitted by students. **Please have your ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Handout in front of you during class. To meet ICF requirements, students must attend 6 of the […]
November 15, 2023 – Class 24: The Art of Coaching – Video Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. We will review 15 minute Round Pen coaching videos submitted by students. **Please have your ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Handout in front of you during class. To meet ICF requirements, students must attend 6 of the […]
November 29, 2023 – Class 25: The Art of Coaching – Video Review – Obs Coaching + Feedback
Class Topic: ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Group Mentoring Classes are designated as Observed Coaching opportunities. We will review 15 minute Round Pen coaching videos submitted by students. **Please have your ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers Handout in front of you during class. To meet ICF requirements, students must attend 6 of the […]
December 13, 2023 – Class 26: Insights and Intentions, Instructions for 1:1 Mentoring
Class Topic: Insights and Intentions, instructions for 1:1 Mentoring Class Outline Class Recording