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Therapeutic Experiences with Horses: What to Expect

Therapeutic Experiences with Horses: What to Expect

by The Mane Intent | Feb 16, 2023 | Muse from The Round Pen

Are you a little curious about what it’s all about? You are not alone. We are often asked what one should expect when they engage in therapeutic experiences with horses offered by The Mane Intent. First, it’s important to know that no previous horse experience is...
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...
The Art of Driving: 7 Things Harder’s Herd Taught Us About Leadership

The Art of Driving: 7 Things Harder’s Herd Taught Us About Leadership

by The Mane Intent | Sep 28, 2016 | Muse from The Round Pen

I’ve always loved draft horses.  The Mane Intent herd includes two beautiful Clydesdales – Samson and Raven — who make a great team. My husband, Chris, and I recently had an opportunity to work with another wonderful team of ‘heavies’ at a Central Ontario...

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Down into the woods today to see the wild flowers. Down into the woods today to see the wild flowers. Trilliums have arrived. Love the unfolding. #trilliums #spring #flowers
The tiniest landscape growing on the wall of the g The tiniest landscape growing on the wall of the garden. Nature in all its shapes and sizes teaching us to stand tall and move to the light. #garden #walledgarden #naturetherapy
A beautiful day to be out in the field connecting A beautiful day to be out in the field connecting with the herd. #equineassistedtherapy #connection #horses #springvibes
We had a great session yesterday working with a wo We had a great session yesterday working with a women’s group from YPO, a global leadership community for chief executives. A shout out to @elmhirstsresort for providing an exceptional local experience to support their stay nearby. Always a gift to witness visitors to the farm stepping away from fear into full confidence. Raven, pictured here,  was a good coach. #equineassistedlearning #ontarioretreat #buildingresilience
Grey County Weekend with @sarahevdb - first stop a Grey County Weekend with @sarahevdb - first stop a visit with a favourite nephew Kaz who owns and operates @valley_espresso in Flesherton with the lovely Lauren of @sodapopfarm flower farm. These two are rocking the entrepreneurial spirit. Great coffee and company! #flesherton #greycounty #expresso
Pleased to share The Mane Intent is a winner of th Pleased to share The Mane Intent is a winner of the Peterborough County 2026 Community Recognition Awards in Otonabee-South Monaghan Business Leadership Category. The recipients will be honoured at a private county event in May. Thank you to the individual who nominated us for this special recognition. The Mane Intent is a specialized therapy practice offering in-person and virtual counselling and equine-assisted psychotherapy, for individuals aged seven and up and for groups of all ages, with a strong focus on building resilience. We are welcoming new clients.  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 in OSM 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 2017-2021, 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 has 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. @osmtownship @ptbocounty @kawartha_sac @ptbokawarthaschamber @phacanada #equinetherapy @trentuniversity
Sound on. Spring peepers - such joy in their music Sound on. Spring peepers - such joy in their music. #natute #springpeepers #joy
Walking in the woods with a friend today and we ca Walking in the woods with a friend today and we came upon these beautiful wild flowers. The spring unfolding is well underway. We were also being watched by a couple of very large hawks. #nature #spring #naturetherapy #equineassistedtherapy
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