
Welcome to Equus Coach Training! This webpage will be a location where 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 your Equus Coach Training.
Lessons
Equus Coaching Handbook, Mentorship & Certification Details
General Resources & Assignment Summary
Welcome to the online course materials! This webpage will be a location where all of 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 Equus Coach Training experience. To start out, here are some resources that […]
Teleclass Conference Line Information
Currently, all calls are scheduled to take place on Tuesdays at 10:00am PT/ 11:00am MT/ 12:00pm CT/ 1:00pm ET Most calls will be roughly 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 36 hours of class. The […]
Recommended Reading
Recommended reading for Equus Coach Training: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown by Class #2 focused on Vulnerability Who Would You Be Without Your Story? by Byron Katie by Class #4 focused on The Work Optional reading to support your Equus Coaching skills: Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck* Language […]
ECC Assignments – Ethics
As you listen to the audio, listen for the answers to these questions. Submit your answers in the Google worksheet link below. Audios for Ethics Ethics & Prof Responsibility (1 of 3) – 48 Minute Class Ethics & Prof Responsibility (2 of 3) – 12 Minute Q&A Ethics & Prof Responsibility (3 of 3) – […]
ECC Assignments – Review of the Equine Skeleton
Horses have evolved from the size of a small dog to a large diversity of breeds. Familiarizing yourself with the underlying bony structure of the skeleton can help you understand how a horse disperses its weight and what a well-balanced body conformation looks like. This in turn can help you understand if you are working […]
ECC Assignments – Equus Coaching Skills
Below are a variety of demonstration videos in which Koelle breaks down different Equus Coaching exercises and helps guide you through some of the more technical aspects to help you communicate using the non-verbal language of equus. Videos in this section: Round Pen Demonstration (33 min) Herding Exercise Demonstration (27 min) Instructional Video on Pasture […]
ECC Assignments – Equine Senses
Horses gather sensory information in some ways that are fairly similar to humans and in some ways that are quite different. As prey animals, horses pay particularly keen attention to their environment. This environment includes clients during equus coaching sessions. Consequently, understanding how horses gather information about their environment through their senses can help you […]
ECC Assignments – Lameness Labs
Given a horse’s four limbs and a variety of different strides of movement and speed, lameness in a horse is not always obvious. As an Equus Coach it will be extremely important for you to be able to identify a lame horse so that you can ensure that the horses you work with are healthy […]
ECC Assignments – Equine Care & Management
Even if you never plan to own a horse, as an Equus Coach you will be working with horses from various facilities and stables. It is important to know the basics of equine care and management so that you can work with your or others’ horses respectfully. Moreover, horse owners will be more likely to […]
ECC Assignments – Equus Theory
Below is a series of videos that discuss some key elements about a horse’s general psychology and common herd behavior. These characteristics and natural equine behaviors are important for an Equus Coach to understand so that s/he can effectively partner with horses. Knowing more about why horses do what they do will enable you to […]
August 24, 2021 – CLASS 1: Welcome & Overview
Live Class Topic: Review ICF 8 Core Competencies Class Outline Class Handout **Prework to complete before Class #2** Class Recording
August 31, 2021 – CLASS 2: The Infinity Loop & Vulnerability
Live Class Topic: The Infinity Loop & Vulnerability To Be Done Before Class: Listen to the audio of Koelle talking about the Infinity Loop here. Watch these two TEDX videos before class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0 Download the PDF Read-Along Guide to Daring Greatly here. Answer the questions on Page 1 Print the following and have it with you […]
September 7, 2021 – CLASS 3: The Seasons of Change
Live Class Topic: The Seasons of Change Listen to the pre-recorded audio before class. Class Outline The Seasons of Change Coaching Model The Seasons of Change Diagram Class Audio Recording To Have Done by Class #4: Read Loving What Is or Who Would You Be Without Your Story? by Byron Katie
September 14, 2021 – CLASS 4: The Work
Live Class Topic: The Work Class Outline To Have Done: Read Who Would You Be Without Your Story? by Byron Katie Print and bring a “Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet” to class. Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet by Byron Katie Class Recording
September 21, 2021 – CLASS 5: Body Tracking
Live Class Topic: Body Tracking Class Outline Class Recording
September 28, 2021 – CLASS 6: Powerful Questions & the Power of Metaphor
Live Class Topic: Horses & the Power of Metaphor Class Outline Class Audio Recording
October 5, 2021 – CLASS 7: Talk to the Body
Live Class Topic: Talk to the Body Class Outline Class Audio Recording
October 12, 2021 – CLASS 8: Shaping and Supporting Community & Prepping for the Onsite
Live Class Topic: Shaping & Supporting Community And… Prepping for the Onsite! Class Outline See your next “lesson” for all onsite details. Class Audio Recording
November 4-7, 2021 – Onsite Training Workshop #1
We can’t wait to meet you in person! Schedule The workshop days are all-day events. Please don’t book your flight out on the afternoon of either of our last onsite days! Plan to take an evening or red-eye flight, or better yet, plan on departing the following day so you don’t miss anything! Thursday, November […]
November 16, 2021 – CLASS 9: Live Coaching Call & Review of The Work
Live Class Topic: Live Coaching Call & Review of The Work Class Outline Class Audio Recording
November 30, 2021 – CLASS 10: Ideal Day as an Equus Coach
Live Class Topic: Ideal Day as an Equus Coach Class Outline Audio Recording
December 14, 2021 – CLASS 11: Group Mentoring 1: Observed Coaching with Feedback
Live Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #2 Class Outline Recordings Group 1 Recording with Erin Group 2 Recording with Renee
January 4, 2022 – CLASS 12: Group Mentoring 2: Observed Coaching with Feedback
Live Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #3 Class Outline Class Recording
January 18, 2022 – CLASS 13: Group Mentoring 3: Observed Coaching with Feedback
Live Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #4 Class Outline Recordings Group 1 Recording with Erin Group 2 Recording with Renee
February 1, 2022 – CLASS 14: Group Mentoring 4: Observed Coaching with Feedback
Live Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #5 Class Outline Recordings Group 1 Recording with Erin Group 2 Recording with Renee
February 15, 2022 – CLASS 15: Ethics, Establishing Agreements and the Rhythm of a Coaching Session
Live Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #1 and #3 Class Outline Class Handouts KIEC Code of Ethics KIEC Use of Trademark Terms ICF Code of Ethics ICF Core Competencies ICF PCC Markers ICF How and When to Refer to Therapy Ethical Decision Making Model Class Recording Audio
March 1, 2022 – CLASS 16: Horsemanship Q&A
Live Class Topic: Horsemanship Q&A Class Outline Class Recording
March 15, 2022 – CLASS 17: Live Coaching Call & Prepping for Second Onsite
Live Class Topic: Live Coaching Call & Prepping for Second Onsite Class Outline Class Audio Recording
March 24 – 27, 2022 – Onsite Training Workshop #2
Live Class Topic: Group Mentoring 5 and 6 – Observed Coaching wtih Feedback We can’t wait to see you again! Schedule The workshop days are all-day events. Please don’t book your flight out on the afternoon of either of our last on-site days! Plan to take an evening or red-eye flight, or better yet, plan […]
April 5, 2022 – CLASS 18: Equus Coaching & Trauma – WYNTK
Live Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #1 and #2 Please Review These Handouts BEFORE Class: Class Outline – ECC Trauma – Equus Coaching and Scope of Practice Handout – ECC Trauma – Additional Information and Resources Handout ICF: How and When to Refer to Therapy Class Recording
April 19, 2022 – CLASS 19: Getting Started in Your Practice
Class Outline Class Handout Class Audio Recording
May 3, 2022 – CLASS 20: Live Coaching Call & Tools Review
Live Class Topic: Live Coaching Call & Tools Review Class Outline Class Audio Recording Class Handouts: ECC Coaching Tools and Concepts ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers
May 17, 2022 – CLASS 21: Equus Session Video Review
Live Class Topic: Equus Session Video Review Class Outline VIDEO: Example of Renee Round Pen Coaching Class Video Recording
May 31, 2022 – CLASS 22: Equus Session Video Review
Live Class Topic: Equus Session Video Review Class Outline Video Transcription: Expressing What I Want and Responding to Feedback VIDEO: Example of Koelle Coaching Herding: Expressing What I Want and Responding to Feedback Class Video Recording
June 14, 2022 – CLASS 23: Equus Session Video Review
Live Class Topic: Equus Session Video Review Class Outline Herding Video Assignment Class Video Recording VIDEO: Equus Coaching and The Work
July 12, 2022 – CLASS 24: Equus Session Video Review
Live Class Topic: Equus Session Video Review Video Notes Class Video Recording VIDEO:
July 26, 2022 – CLASS 25: Setting Up Your Sessions
Live Class Topic: Setting Up Your Sessions Herding Video Assignment Class Outline Sample Agenda and Worksheets: Exercises for Equus Coaching Sessions Equus Coaching Sample Prework Individual Sample Facility Agreement 1 Sample Facility Agreement 2 Release Form Examples Class Recording
August 9, 2022 – CLASS 26: Marketing & Building Your Practice Primer
Live Class Topic: Marketing & Building Your Practice Primer Class Outline Marketing & Promotion Guide Ideal Client Brainstorm Class Audio Recording
August 23, 2022 – CLASS 27: Live Coaching Call
Live Class Topic: Live Coaching Call Class Outline Class Audio Recording
September 6, 2022 – CLASS 28: Group Mentoring 7 – The Art of Coaching
Live Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #6 Class Outline Class Handout Video call information for this week Group 1 with Travis Coach: Video: Melissa Vashe Group 2 with Erin Coach: Video: Giovanna Meiche Group 1 Recording Group 2 Recording
September 20, 2022 – CLASS 29: Group Mentoring 8 – The Art of Coaching
Live Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #7 Class Outline Class Handout Video call information for this week Group 1 with Travis Coach: Video: Rebecca Burns Coach: Video: Lori Cook Group 2 with Erin Coach: Video: Sally Robertson Coach: Video: Stash McCollough Group 1 Recording Group 2 Recording
October 4, 2022 – CLASS 30: Group Mentoring 9 – The Art of Coaching
Live Class Topic: ICF Core Competency #8 Class Outline Class Handout Video call information for this week Group 1 with Travis Coach: Video: Ellen Yale Coach: Video: Jaime Myers Group 2 with Kasia Coach: Video: Tracy Cottrell Group 1 Recording Group 2 Recording
October 18, 2022 – CLASS 31: Group Mentoring 10 – The Art of Coaching
Live Class Topic: ICF Core Competency Review 1-8 Class Outline Class Handout Video call information for this week Group 1 with Travis Coach: Video: Carla Wytmar Group 2 with Kasia Coach: Video: Tanna Key Group 1 Recording Group 2 Recording
November 1, 2022 – CLASS 32: Live Coaching Call & Prepping for Third Onsite
Live Class Topic: Live Coaching Call & Prepping for Third Onsite Class Outline Class Audio Recording
November 10 – 13, 2022 – Onsite Training Practicum Review
Live Class Topic: Live Group Mentoring – Observed Coaching wtih Feedback We can’t wait to see you again! Schedule The workshop days are all-day events. Please don’t book your flight out on the afternoon of either of our last on-site days! Plan to take an evening or red-eye flight, or better yet, plan on departing […]