by The Mane Intent | Feb 18, 2019 | Muse from The Round Pen
“Thank-you for your gift of inspiration Shelley Niro.” Yesterday I treated myself to an artist date. In her book, The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron describes the Artist Date as a regular or “weekly expedition to explore something that enchants or interests you.”...
by The Mane Intent | Feb 10, 2019 | Muse from The Round Pen
As a member of the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough, I meet some very inspiring women, including most recently Carlotta James. Carlotta is a woman of resilience, strength and empowerment who is motivating people into environmental conservation action. She is...
by The Mane Intent | Feb 4, 2019 | Muse from The Round Pen
“Awareness means that you are in the here and now, living in the present. Awareness is a skill that we need to grow and evolve throughout life if we are to enjoy freedom and true choice. With awareness, we can have a brighter, more cheerful, joyful and alert...
by The Mane Intent | Dec 3, 2018 | Muse from The Round Pen
Have you considered the gift of experience this holiday season? A mother-daughter trip through the Canadian Rockies on horseback with other family members is one of my most memorable life experiences. Travelling five-six hours per day up and down the crooks and...
by The Mane Intent | Aug 28, 2018 | Muse from The Round Pen
“If you have a dream, go chase it If you feel hope, don’t waste it If you find love, embrace it And never take a single breath for granted” — Granted by Josh Groban When I came to Canada last year, I dreamed of an internship with horses. I found...
by The Mane Intent | Aug 24, 2018 | Muse from The Round Pen
Do you own your crazy? When I launched The Mane Intent, my inner critic had a party. At my age and with my professional tenure, why would I essentially start over, launching a new business from ground zero? Why would I invest in a horse-based business with a focus on...
