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Embodying Stillness: Honoring Here and Now

Embodying Stillness: Honoring Here and Now

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...
Seeking Strategic Alliances: Leadership Development, Team Building & Coaching

Seeking Strategic Alliances: Leadership Development, Team Building & Coaching

by The Mane Intent | Nov 30, 2018 | News and Updates

Here’s an opportunity to enhance your leadership development, team effectiveness or executive coaching program with hands on equine experiential learning that has lasting impact. We welcome the opportunity to partner with you! Horses are wonderful natural...
Horses in Education and Therapy International Conference Highlights – Dublin 2018

Horses in Education and Therapy International Conference Highlights – Dublin 2018

by The Mane Intent | Jul 31, 2018 | Muse from The Round Pen

A highlight of my summer was presenting at The 16th International HETI Congress of Equine Facilitated Programs hosted by the Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International’s (HETI) in Dublin, Ireland on June 26 – 29, 2018. HETI is a global organization...
Why Horses are Wonderful Natural Coaches

Why Horses are Wonderful Natural Coaches

by The Mane Intent | Dec 7, 2016 | Muse from The Round Pen

“Horses challenge us to undertake the journey of mastering ourselves rather than everything around us. They yearn for harmony, kindness, and tranquility; they crave freedom from anxiety, abuse and predation. With their non-violent attitude, horses are a...
Canadian Health Recovery Centre Now Refers Its Clients to The Mane Intent

Canadian Health Recovery Centre Now Refers Its Clients to The Mane Intent

by The Mane Intent | Jun 17, 2016 | News and Updates

“Personally and professionally, I am thrilled to have found Jennifer Garland and her business, The Mane Intent. Jennifer’s style and demeanour immediately impressed me. She exudes kindness, sensitivity, passion and professional boundaries. Initially our...
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It’s been a full couple of weeks. So grateful for It’s been a full couple of weeks. So grateful for these moments. Perspective changes everything. “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” - Dolly Parton (RIP) #purpose #dollyparton #equineassistedtherapy
Benny and June received their second set of shots Benny and June received their second set of shots today. There is some debate about whether or not they will move from the therapy space to the barn. #cats #therapycats #catsofinstagram
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. I “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. “ - Viktor Frankl One of the most undervalued leadership behaviours is the ability to pause. Horses understand the power of the pause. It is the deliberate choice to stop before reacting, speaking or deciding. It turns impulsive reactions into thoughtful responses, builds trust, projects quiet confidence and gives teams the space they need to solve problems. When was the last time you intentionally paused? #equineassistedtherapy #ontariopsychotherapist #leadership
Therapy cats hard at work. The kitties always know Therapy cats hard at work. The kitties always know the perfect moment to snuggle in. #cats #catsofinstagram #psychotherapy
Our therapy/studio space got a glow up today with Our therapy/studio space got a glow up today with the addition of these shutters. I don’t recommend painting yellow over black but I am determined! Thx to handy Chris for the installation. Thx to Nancy Frankish for the opportunity to repurpose the shutters and thanks to Pam Conley for the artwork by the door. #community #studio #therapy
I have been working on a series of paintings under I have been working on a series of paintings under the theme “Pink is the Colour of Love”. The intent is to visually represent the essence of connection that emerges between horses and humans. Those who know my story know that my discovery of equine-assisted psychotherapy has been life altering - personally and professionally. I am not ready to go public with my paintings yet but this one comes closest to how I feel. This is my oldest daughter Sarah with my first horse Sunny who has since passed. This was the primary image for Building Internal Resilience through Horses. This is the magic. #art #equineassistedtherapy #pinkisthecolouroflove
The garden is in full bloom and keeping me grounde The garden is in full bloom and keeping me grounded. Love, love this. #gardening #garden #grounded
A fabulous day facilitating a youth group from @no A fabulous day facilitating a youth group from @nogofcpeterborough -we worked with Duncan the horse and learned about boundaries — and clearly these kittens don’t have any! #equineassistedtherapy #horses @ptbocounty
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