EATA's 10th Anniversary Conference
10 Years of Teaching, Practice & Community
- Monday, September 21 – Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Join practitioners, counsellors, educators and equine-assisted professionals from across Australia for a special two-and-a-half day conference celebrating 10 years of learning, leadership and community.
Through inspiring keynote presentations, experiential workshops and meaningful conversations, you’ll deepen your practice while connecting with others who share a passion for ethical, trauma-informed equine-assisted mental health.
Early Bird tickets available for a limited time.
WHY TRAIN WITH EATA?
Training You Can Trust
For more than a decade, Equine Assisted Therapy Australia (EATA) has been a leading provider of professional equine-assisted mental health training. We deliver nationally recognised and ACA-accredited qualifications for emerging counsellors wishing to specialise in equine-assisted therapy, as well as for experienced practitioners seeking to broaden their therapeutic practice.
Our programs integrate government-accredited counselling qualifications with contemporary neuroscience, trauma-informed approaches, and the highest standards of ethical horse welfare.
At EATA, we are committed to ensuring all students develop the skills, confidence, and professional competence needed to work safely and effectively with both clients and horses within the therapeutic environment.
You will receive:
Nationally recognised and ACA-accredited training
Combined online learning and in-person training
A structured, supportive learning community
Hands-on practice with our onsite herd
A strong ethical foundation for equine welfare
Business skills to help you set up your own practice
Our courses
Discover Our Training Courses
Counselling with Equine Assisted Mental Health
If you are looking for a qualification in counselling, specialising in equine assisted mental health.
Equine Assisted Mental Health
If you already hold a relevant qualification and would like to add equine assisted mental health to your practice.
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
A new and in-depth graduate training program is coming soon. Please register your interest by clicking below.
UPCOMING 2027 INTAKE DATES
Counselling with Equine Assisted Mental Health
New South Wales
(Galston)
Counselling with Equine Assisted Mental Health
Starts:
Feb 1, 2027
Western Australia
(Wanneroo)
Counselling with Equine Assisted Mental Health
Starts:
Jul 12, 2027
Queensland
(Sunshine Coast)
Counselling with Equine Assisted Mental Health
Starts:
Jul 12, 2027
Equine Assisted Mental Health
Student Clinics & Practicum Learning
All students complete supervised hands-on practice with horses and clients, which includes the facilitation of individual and group equine-assisted therapy sessions.
Learn about our practicum or book a session as an equine-assisted therapy client with our students:
THE SIX PILLARS
that underpin EATA’s training model
An Understanding of Neuroscience
Relational Practice
Body-Based Self-Awareness
Trauma Theory & Trauma-Informed Practice
A Theory-Based & Experiential Framework
Safely Incorporating Horses
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
GRADUATE OUTCOMES
EATA graduates leave with the skills to:
- Facilitate equine-assisted mental health sessions
- Work safely and ethically with diverse client groups, including neurodivergent individuals, veterans, first responders and DV survivors
- Deliver both one-on-one and group equine-assisted programs
- Confidently meet industry demands
- Build their own private practice
Student Success Stories
Equine Assisted Therapy Australia’s 10th Anniversary Conference brought practitioners together in the Tweed Valley for three days of research, shared insights and connection, celebrating a decade of equine-assisted mental health education.
Equine Assisted Therapy Australia’s upcoming conference celebrates 10 years of horses in mental health education. This two-and-a-half-day flagship event promotes the evolution of equine-assisted mental health with leading practitioners sharing emerging research and insights from their work in the field.
An article in The Echo Newspaper highlights how EATA’s training is designed to strengthen capability, professionalism and confidence across the equine-assisted therapy sector. By delivering accredited, trauma-informed and evidence-based education, EATA aims to support students to work safely, ethically and competently alongside horses and clients.
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Student Testimonials
