TRAILBLAZER KNOWLEDGE VAULT
A PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE LIBRARY FOR EQUINE-ASSISTED PRACTITIONERS
150+ hours of real-world business consulting, education, and honest conversation — available anytime, on your schedule.
Horse Sense of the Carolinas has long supported equine-assisted professionals who want to build ethical, sustainable businesses that help both humans and horses. Over the years, hundreds of hours of educational videos and practitioner-led discussions were created to address the real challenges of this work. While our live membership offerings have evolved, this body of knowledge remains deeply valuable.
The Trailblazers Knowledge Vault brings all of that experience together in one permanent, accessible place.
A living knowledge vault filled with insights from industry experts to help you start or strengthen your Equine-Assisted Practice. Access is available through a one-time lifetime purchase. No subscriptions. No renewals.
hosted by INDUSTRY EXPERT, Shannon Knapp
SHANNON KNAPP, MA
Founder and President of Horse Sense of the Carolinas, Inc. Executive Director of Heart of Horse Sense
Shannon is an internationally-recognized leader in the field of Equine Assisted Services with more than 25 years of experience. She has published many books and curricula in the field and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. She is a trainer in Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for Natural Lifemanship, is Eagala Advanced and has an Eagala Military Individual designation. A professional in the field since in 2001, she has thousands of hours of direct client contact with a diverse range of diagnoses.
WHAT WILL YOU FIND IN THE KNOWLEDGE VAULT?
Honest conversations about what actually works (and what doesn’t)
Practical approaches to common and complex challenges
Real scenarios, real mistakes, and real-world problem solving
Insight from industry experts and like Bettina Shultz-Jobe, LPC ( Co-Founder and CEO of Natural Lifemanship), Dr. Veronica Lac, PhD., (Founder and Executive Director of The Herd Institute), and many other seasoned practitioners
content is available 24/7, allowing you to return whenever you need clarity, perspective, or reassurance.
Discussions focused specifically on the realities of running an equine-assisted practice
The content reflects the full scope of building and maintaining an equine-assisted business, including:
Business foundations and long-term sustainability
Funding and grant writing
Ethical decision-making and horse welfare
Working with specific populations like Veterans and First Responders
Client communication and program management
Legal, logistical, and operational considerations
Navigating growth, change, and practitioner burnout
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
This material was created by professionals who live and work in this field — not by outside consultants unfamiliar with the realities of equine-assisted practice.
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