EFW Certification Courses taken sequentially
Explorations In Equine Facilitated Wellness
Explorations is the pre-requisite to the three Certification Pathway courses. It can be taken as an introduction to certification, or for personal interest.
Explorations offer an introduction to the field of Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW) and provide the foundation for understanding Equine Assisted Learning, Equine Assisted Therapy, and related practices. This certification pre-requisite explores Pro-EFW’s philosophy, principles, and ethics; the role of the equine as a sentient being; relational approaches to being with horses; and key safety considerations when working with both equines and humans.
This course is offered as online learning. Participants will need access to (horses) equines to engage in the online program and apply what they learn through direct experience.
Important Note: You may attend Explorations with any of the Pro-EFW Trainers. After Explorations you choose the trainer for the remainder of your Equine Facilitated Wellness training and certification process.
Those who are continuing into the Pro-EFW Certification Pathway must join Pro-EFW as a member.
Being a Pro-EFW member allows access to a resource library, online workshops and a community of EFW practitioners and candidates.
$650 + tax
Registration and course fees are sent directly to the trainer. Membership and certification fees are paid to Pro-EFW who holds the oversight of the certification process and provides a community of support.
DEBORAH MARSHALL
Location: All Online with horse experiential experiences at home and an online Learning Portal
2026
Online classes:
New class starting soon! October and November 2026
Online 2.5 hour classes plus online course materials
Please click the learn more button below or email Deborah at generationfarms@shaw.ca
SUE MCINTOSH
Location: All online and self paced. Contact Sue for more information.
Please click the learn more button below or email Sue at sue@healinghooves.ca
GENERAL MEMBERS
The Pro-EFW Membership and Certification Renewal Year is from April 1 to March 31.
If you would like to be a general member and supporter of Pro-EFW, click here to join.
CERTIFICATION PATHWAY
In order to become a Pro-EFW Certified Specialist you must join the Pro-EFW Certification Pathway and become a Certification Candidate. Read more about certification here.
To apply for the Certification Pathway you must first become a General Member above.
The Certification Pathway includes access to the Certification Portal where you add information throughout your training, and then submit it to Pro-EFW when all of your requirements are complete.
Certification Candidates join the Certification Pathway at Level 2 of their training - Foundations.
The one time fee to join the Certification Pathway is $350 for single stream and $450 for double stream.
CERTIFIED SPECIALISTS ANNUAL RENEWAL
You must renew your certification as a Pro-EFW Specialist annually. The $55 Pro-EFW Membership is included in your renewal fee.
The Pro-EFW Membership and Certification Renewal Year is from April 1 to March 31.
CERTIFICATION CANDIDATE ANNUAL RENEWAL
Certification Candidates must renew their Certification Candidate status every year until you become a Pro-EFW Certified Specialist. This $80 fee includes the Pro-EFW Membership.
The Certification Portal is accessible to Pro-EFW Members who have previously purchased the Certification Pathway and are working through the Pro-EFW Certification Process.
Pro-EFW Certified Professionals are recognized by ANPQ and become members to benefit from the services that they offer.
