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Viviane’s View: The Power of Energy

Viviane’s View: The Power of Energy

by The Mane Intent | May 10, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen

Do you believe in the power of energy? At The Mane Intent, we believe in the change that comes from within. We believe that we can all be the best version of ourselves and we believe in the healing power of horses. One of the ways we can become our best...
Viviane’s View: My Prinz Harry is a Charmer

Viviane’s View: My Prinz Harry is a Charmer

by The Mane Intent | Mar 13, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen

“Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.” — Hans Christian Andersen “I don’t need the prince, but I will keep the horse.” That’s what my favorite postcard on my room door says. I arrive at The Mane Intent and who do I meet? A prince. He’s...
Viviane’s View: Let the Journey Begin

Viviane’s View: Let the Journey Begin

by The Mane Intent | Mar 2, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen

“Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport.”  – Saber Ben Hassen I touched Canadian ground for the first time in the summer of 2013. The first story in my passport is four weeks long. It’s the...
A Warm Herd Welcome to Viviane Burmester

A Warm Herd Welcome to Viviane Burmester

by The Mane Intent | Mar 1, 2017 | News and Updates

“I have experienced the power of horses to change us, their honesty as well as their infinite trust once you open your heart to them and allow them to touch your soul.” – Viviane Burmester In December, 2015, I received an email out of blue from...

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The day after the storm. Another major weather eve The day after the storm. Another major weather event in @ptbocounty We are all ok albeit a bit chilly. #winter2026 #wintering #farmlife #equinetherapy #horses
Save the date! Our next workshop is At the Thresho Save the date! Our next workshop is At the Threshold of Light: A Spring Equinox Journey with Horses and Expressive Arts. Join us as we honour the moment when light and dark are in balance, and consciously choose what we will grow. The equinox is a moment of balance between what has been and what is becoming. Many life transitions live here — not fully released, not yet formed. We’ll explore how to be present at that threshold. This is an opportunity to: deepen your connection to the natural world and seasonal cycles; experience horses as sentient beings of balance, presence and authenticity. You’ll engage in a ground-based, non-riding experience, with emphasis on choice and observation; support personal reflection on emergence, transition, growth and intention; and integrate body, heart, and imagination through expressive arts. No previous art experience is necessary. The equinox is a threshold, not a destination. Balance between light and dark is dynamic, not static. Growth begins below the surface before it becomes visible. Sunday, March 22, 2026. $60 per person. 1-4 pm - see details on the calendar page of our web site themaneintent.ca #equineassistedlearning #springequinox #horses #nature #transitions
In Katharine May’s Wintering, ‘wintering’ is a met In Katharine May’s Wintering, ‘wintering’ is a metaphor for the difficult, quiet, or low periods of life. The benefits of wintering, as May describes them, include: permission to rest, deeper self-understanding, emotional healing, resilience and renewal, reconnection with nature’s rhythms, gentler self-compassion, and meaning in stillness. Wintering reframes hardship as necessary season of care, reflection, and preparation, rather than something to ‘fix’ or rush through. It teaches that slowing down is often what allows life to begin again. We are all just wintering over here. #wintering #selfcare #resilience #equineassistedtherapy #equineassistedpsychotherapy #emotional
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Visioning 2 Thanks to everyone who came out to our Visioning 2026 With Your Goddess Guide workshop yesterday. We finally had a break in the weather for a wonderful gathering. Loved the vision boards that were created with intent. The next workshop will be a celebration of Spring Equinox 2026 - the first day of spring, when day and night are approximately equal in length. It will include a guided visualization with the herd and an expressive arts activity. Sunday, March 22 at 11:00 a.m. Mark your calendar. #springequinox #equineassistedtherapy #nature #cycles
Anxiety isn’t a failure of willpower. It’s your ne Anxiety isn’t a failure of willpower. It’s your nervous system asking for safety. As a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, I help children, youth, adults, couples build self regulation skills through psychotherapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy. Horses offer real-time feedback, helping clients notice emotions, boundaries and patterns — without judgement. Therapy can be gentle, experiential and deeply effective. #equineassistedtherapy #equineassistedpsychotherapy #ontariotherapist #anxietysupport @osmtownship @ptbocounty @ptbotourism @cityofpeterborough
You don’t have to explain everything to heal. Hors You don’t have to explain everything to heal. Horses meet you exactly where you are - anxious, guarded, overwhelmed, or unsure. They respond honestly, without expectation. In equine-assisted psychotherapy, we slow down, notice what’s happening in the moment, and let awareness lead the way. Sometimes insight arrives quietly — through connection, presence and trust. We are welcoming new clients. Located just 15 minutes east of Peterborough, ON #healingjourney #equineassistedpsychotherapy #traumainformedcare #mentalhealthmatters @osmtownship @ptbocounty
Therapy doesn’t always happen on a couch. Sometime Therapy doesn’t always happen on a couch. Sometimes it happens in a pasture— where there’s no pressure to talk, perform, or explain. Horses respond to what’s real, not what’s rehearsed. They notice our boundaries, emotions and presence — often before we do. Equine-assisted psychotherapy offers a powerful, experiential way to explore emotions, patterns, and relationships — without needing the ‘right words’. Healing can begin by simply showing up. #equine-assistedpsychotherapy #therapybeyondtheoffice #somatichealing #mentalhealthsupport @osmtownship @ptbocounty @ptbotourism
We are welcoming new clients. We offer individual We are welcoming new clients. We offer individual (age 7 and up) and couples psychotherapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy at a beautiful farm 15 minutes east of Peterborough. No previous experience is required. Therapy can support emotional healing and growth; build social skills and enhance relationships; as well as enhance mental health and wellness including stress reduction, trauma recovery and support and mental health maintenance and support. Our herd of 10 horses and a gaggle of goats are here to support healing and personal growth. Jennifer Garland is a registered psychotherapist with significant training in trauma-informed programming and nature-inspired therapy. #equineassistedtherapy #psychotherapy #equineassistedpsychotherapy @osmtownship @ptbocounty @cityofpeterborough @ptbotourism
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