Pleased to share The Mane Intent is a winner of the Peterborough County 2026 Community Recognition Awards in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township Business Leadership Category. The recipients will be honoured at a private Peterborough County event in May. Thank you to the individual who nominated The Mane Intent for this special award!
The Mane Intent is a specialized psychotherapy practice offering in-person and virtual counselling, as well as equine-assisted psychotherapy, for individuals aged seven and up and for groups of all ages, with a strong focus on building resilience. Founded in 2014 by Jennifer Garland, Registered Psychotherapist and owner/program director, The Mane Intent has become a respected provider of trauma-informed, experiential mental health care in the Peterborough area. Jennifer holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and has completed advanced training in trauma treatment. In 2024, The Mane Intent proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Operating from a therapeutic farm just east of Peterborough in Otonabee-South Monaghan Township, The Mane Intent partners with horses, donkeys, and goats as part of the healing process, creating a unique and supportive environment for clients. Programming is informed by Building Internal Resilience Through Horses, an innovative, research-backed model developed by The Mane Intent in collaboration with Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre and Trent University funded by Public Health Agency of Canada. Between 2017 and 2021, this program demonstrated lasting improvements in resilience, emotional awareness, and relational skills for young women impacted by violence.
The Mane Intent works closely with numerous social service agencies and, since 2023, has served as a referral source for Victim Services. Jennifer’s leadership and impact have been recognized through the Peterborough–Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, including Health and Wellness Awards in 2017 and 2022, and the Micro Business Award in 2022. Jennifer was the recipient of a Women of Impact Award in 2024 as part of United Way Peterborough’s Women United initiative.
