by The Mane Intent | May 19, 2022 | Muse from The Round Pen
My grandparents, pictured here, had Clydesdales. Perhaps I have them to thank for my own love of heavy horses. Our family history plays a big role in shaping our identity – who we are and how we create relationship both within and beyond our family structure. Family...
by The Mane Intent | Sep 18, 2021 | Muse from The Round Pen
My sister Jane appreciated the value of connections and community. Connections is the name of a collaborative project she led together with her long-time friend and Owen Sound poet Liz Zetlin in 1994. When Jane was confronted with a personal crisis, her extensive...
by The Mane Intent | Sep 10, 2021 | Muse from The Round Pen
Connie Oates has the heart of a lion. Because of that, I am grateful. Lions are natural leaders, encouraging us to be bold, be wise and be brave. Sometimes we need the strength and support of a lion to provide direction and to support our growth. Connie is that person...
by The Mane Intent | Sep 10, 2021 | Muse from The Round Pen
Sometimes it takes the herd to invite connection and growth. When I met Stan and Susie, I could tell they were both eager to step into a new role as equine-assisted wellness facilitators. So are their humans, Tom and Victoria Fraser. This dynamic duo will soon work...
by The Mane Intent | Sep 24, 2020 | Muse from The Round Pen
This is a shout out to Lynda J. Watson of @EquineLeadership for hosting the Humanity Needs Horses virtual conference earlier this summer. We were one of 10 enlightening, inspiring and educational presentation’s for Equine Leadership’s inaugural Humans Connecting with...
by The Mane Intent | Sep 24, 2020 | Muse from The Round Pen
We have a new gathering space on the farm. It’s The Mane Intent’s ‘Heart’ Quarters. In June, we welcomed the arrival of a building formally used as a portable classroom. I originally purchased the building in January and waited six long months for its...
