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Our New Web Site Designed to Inspire Growth and Well-being

Our New Web Site Designed to Inspire Growth and Well-being

by The Mane Intent | May 20, 2022 | News and Updates

We’ve launched a new web site for The Mane Intent with a refreshing new look and feel designed to inspire confident growth. You’ll find a full description of our expanded offerings of psychotherapy and equine-assisted psychotherapy. Therapy appointments can now be...
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...
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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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