Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Embracing Diversity for Professional Excellence

At the Certification Board for Equine Interaction Professionals (CBEIP), we believe that the highest standards of practice and the most profound professional experiences are born from a unity of different voices and perspectives. We recognize that true excellence in our field is only possible when we embrace the rich diversity of people and practices that make up the global equine interacton communities.

• We are committed to ensuring that our certification, education, and leadership opportunities are welcoming and accessible to everyone. Honoring the unique strengths that each person brings to our field.
• We are dedicated to making our certification more accessible by identifying and reducing barriers, ensuring that CBEIP certificants reflect the rich diversity of our global community of equine interaction professionals.
• We are intentionally inviting broader representation into our leadership, specifically seeking the wisdom of those from locally defined marginalized groups, Indigenous communities, and diverse cultural backgrounds across the many nations we serve.
• We want everyone to feel at home on our platforms. We strive to follow international accessibility standards and use clear, inclusive language that bridges cultures and communities.
• We acknowledge that we are in an active process of learning and change. We commit to being transparent about our measurable progress, celebrating our steps forward while remaining humble and accountable in the work still to be done.
• Our commitment to belonging is an ongoing and essential practice. We warmly invite our community of certificants and partners to join us in cultivating a future where every professional partnering with equines feels truly seen, valued, and empowered.