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MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Equine Guided Education Association (EGEA) is to create and support a unified discourse involving the interaction of the horse as a respected 'guide' in human growth, learning and development.
PURPOSE:
- Provide membership for professionals who are incorporating horses into a variety of human development and education opportunities.
- Provide educational programs and training in EGE for professionals entering the field and for the general public.
- Provide opportunities for members to share experiences and wisdom for the sake of developing a unified discourse, including the Annual Big Sky Horse Conference and other programs as they arise.
- Create and maintain principles and standards for the safe and respectful integration of horses in the educational process.
- Provide resources for the public to learn more about EGE and how to find reliable, quality sources of education.
- Increase public awareness of EGE and its importance and value to human development, growth and learning.
- Establish consistent standards for future educational programs in universities, colleges and appropriate alternative educational systems.
- Provide an internet library of articles, book, research and other material related to EGE for professionals and the general public.
MEMBERS INCLUDE:
Coaches, educators, consultants, mental health therapists, wholistic health educators, human development facilitators, teachers, students, alternative education specialists, horse trainers, riding instructors, human resources professionals, etc.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP: $75.00
- Supports EGEA in continuing to build an association that provides education, research and information to professionals and to the public in general
- Supports scholarships for students needing financial assistance
- A place to connect for information and networking
- An EGEA bumper sticker
- $25 discount at annual EGEA conference
EGEA ASSOCIATE: $500.00
*By board approval and/or 3 recommendations from other EGEA associates
- All of the benefits of a general member
- 120 word listing on the EGEA website for membership term of 1 year
"SEABISCUIT" CIRCLE: $1,250.00
In addition to general membership benefits, "Seabiscuit" donors receive:
- Listing in newsletters, on the website, and 1/2 page ad in annual conference material
- 1 free attendance at EGEA Annual conference at no charge and reserved seating at "Seabiscuit" table and special (reserved) seating in any and all lectures and demonstrations
"SPIRIT HORSE" CIRCLE: $5,000.00 donation
In addition to general membership benefits, "Spirit Horse" donors receive:
- Listing in newsletters, on the website, and 1 page ad in annual conference material.
- 2 free attendances EGEA Annual conference at no charge and reserved seating at "Spirit Horse" table and special (reserved) seating in any and all lectures and demonstrations
- Free banner placement at any annual conference demonstrations (need to provide the banner)
Membership
donations to the EGEA can be made online through
the National Heritage Foundation by
following this
link.
(Your donation will appear on your credit card statement as processed
through Stellar Financial.)
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