The certification process is a multi-level system for the h3 professional facilitator. The purpose of the multi-level system is to ensure that the professional facilitator(s) gain the ability to:

• See – the theory/principles in action between human/horse.
• Understand – the theory/principles in action between human/horse.
• Act – in harmony from key theory/principles to enhance human/horse relationship.

It is important that the facilitator(s) be efficient in moving the handler (client)/horse through treatment specific goals. The mental health facilitator(s) must show the ability to apply and integrate horsemanship principles with principles/skills found in evidenced-based treatment (CBT, DBT, ACT, etc).

The ability to integrate horsemanship with evidence-based treatment principles/skills is vital for the h3 professional facilitator(s). A top priority is the treatment needs of the handler/horse. The level system provides the necessary structure to learn, grow, experience, and become skilled in providing quality treatment to enhance both human and horse.

Attend and complete the 3-day experiential Foundation Facilitator Training.
Complete the Following h3 markers to show proficiency in applying the 8 core principles and the foundation pyramid:

• Maintain and Turn in Session Logs (Safety Teaching, etc).
• 25 h3 sessions and required written summaries.
• Exhibit the ability to teach and apply the 8 core principles and foundation pyramid proficiently through 4 consultation phone calls.
• Complete requirements and enroll in Summit Facilitator Training.

Attend and complete the 3-day experiential Summit Facilitator Training.
Complete the following h3 markers to show proficiency in applying 8 core principles and foundation pyramid – to meet the needs of both handler and horse:

• Maintain and Turn in Session Logs (safety, session dates, incidents, etc).
• Exhibit the ability to teach, intervene, and integrate key horsemanship principles to enhance both human/horse.
• 50 h3 sessions and written summaries.
• Exhibit the ability to teach, intervene, and integrate key evidenced treatment principles/skills through the application of the 8 core principles and foundation pyramid proficiently through 4 consultation phone calls.
• Maintain Membership.

Attend and complete Independent Facilitator training.
Demonstrate the ability to teach Foundation and Summit Facilitator material.
Exhibit proficiency in the ability to teach and integrate both horsemanship principles with evidenced-based treatment principles.
Complete the following:

• 400 hours of h3 interventions.
• Mentor Foundation and Summit Facilitators.
• Maintain Membership.