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Halifax Lancers Facilitator Training A Success

Halifax Lancers Facilitator Training A Success

by The Mane Intent | Sep 23, 2021 | News and Updates

Congratulations to our first group of graduates to complete four days of facilitator training in Building Internal Resilience Through Horses. This is a strengths-based and trauma-informed equine-assisted learning program that will now be available to community...
In Memoriam For Sister Jane: Connections and Community

In Memoriam For Sister Jane: Connections and Community

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...
For Connie with the Heart of a Lion

For Connie with the Heart of a Lion

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...
It Takes The Herd — The Power of Connection

It Takes The Herd — The Power of Connection

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...
New Public Safety Personnel Mental Health Website Launches

New Public Safety Personnel Mental Health Website Launches

by The Mane Intent | Jun 18, 2021 | News and Updates

The Mane Intent is pleased to share that we are listed as a resource for equine wellness and therapy on a new Public Safety Personnel Mental Health website. Launched June 7, 2021, the PSP Mental Health website is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research...
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A fun getaway to Niagara-on-the-Lake: art, family, A fun getaway to Niagara-on-the-Lake: art, family, wine, great food, antiques, quilts and a wily wild boar. #niagaraonthelake #niagarafalls
It is vet day today and we are ready! @peterboroug It is vet day today and we are ready! @peterboroughveterinaryservices
So uplifting to attend the Peterborough County 202 So uplifting to attend the Peterborough County 2026 Community Recognition Awards last night. Good to see a few familiar faces. Many inspiring individuals and businesses were recognized. Thanks again to the anonymous individual who nominated The Mane Intent for business leadership in @osmtownship. Thanks to @sarahevdb for the lovely flowers and being at the event to cheer us on. Thanks to @chrisvanden.b for all that you do and thanks to our herd for being particularly special. I am so grateful to be able to do meaningful work that makes my heart sing and I am well-supported to do so. @ptbocounty #equineassistedtherapy #ontariopsychotherapist #inspiration @trent_alumni @kawartha_sac @trentuniversity
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
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