Pro-EFW Certification
Foundations Training in Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW)
Approximate time commitment: 35 hours
This training marks the beginning of weaving together your own professional work with the healing and teaching nature of equines, our master teachers. Foundations Training provides a collaborative learning framework to help you grow your new or existing practice through teachings, equine experiences, case examples, and applied practice in Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW).
This hybrid online and on-site program expands on the core Equine Facilitated Wellness principles, ethics, and safety considerations introduced in Explorations. It offers participants the opportunity to engage in:
- Experiential learning exercises
- Collaborative discussion and reflection
- Equine Facilitated Wellness horsemanship approaches
- Direct interactions with the equines
- Relevant theory
Practice sessions
“Hands-on” activities
Each Pro-EFW Trainer brings a unique combination of experience, teaching style, and professional expertise. It is important to choose the trainer who is the best fit for your goals and learning style rather than the one who is simply closest geographically. Candidates remain with the same Pro-EFW Trainer through Foundations, Focus, and Integration Courses. It is recommended that participants allow time to absorb, integrate, and apply the knowledge and approaches learned before moving forward to Focus Training.
At this stage, participants who wish to continue toward their Pro-EFW Certification and become certification candidates must formally apply for Equine Facilitated Wellness Certification.
$1750 +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.
2027 Foundations dates available soon!
DEBORAH MARSHALL
Location: Generation Farms , Nanaimo Vancouver Island, BC
Online and Onsite combination
Online classes will start mid June. Dates to be determined in discussion with students.
Generation Farms – BC
Onsite July 4 & 5; 9:30 to 5 pm at Generation Farms, Nanaimo BC
HIGHLANDS GATE WELLNESS
Highlands Gate Wellness, West of Ottawa, Ontario
July 11-12, 2026 for onsite training
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SUE MCINTOSH
Location: Healing Hooves Cremona, Alberta
Online April 1– May 30
Onsite July 14-15
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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.
