We Are moving to Puslinch This October!
reconnect through Horses
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy: Therapy with horses
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Therapy
Talk therapy for people - but outdoors and in the presence of horses! There is no horseback riding involved in equine-assisted psychotherapy. Horse knowledge is not required either - but closed-toe shoes are mandatory.
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Regulate
Being around horses can be a very calming, co-regulating experience for our mind and body. Learn to let go of worry thoughts in their presence.
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Observe
Horses have a lot to teach us about body language, boundaries, fight/flight, and communication. They effortlessly pick up on our emotions and mirror them back to us.
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Connect
Reconnect to your mind and body through horses. Observe how they cope with trauma, pain, and other experiences. What can you learn about yourself through horses and their resilience?
Thunder
I often describe Thunder as a cat. He is a bit shy at first but loves gentle pets. As an ex-working horse, he lived his first few years of life in survival mode but has since found his thriving mode. His past makes him quite good at his current job as therapy horse and role model for resilience. He has learned that humans can be kind.
Bingo
Bingo is a curious little guy, which makes him kind of an extrovert. Outside of snuggling with Reconnect clients, he travels to retirement homes with his mom, and he teaches little humans how to interact with horses.
stilton
Stilton might be small, but he is a superstar at pulling a carriage and has won many ribbons with his human. He can be a bit shy but gives the softest cheek kisses once he warms up. His colouring is called blue roan, which means that he looks different in every season, so he might appear more black, more white, or any shade of grey in between.
PaNDA
Panda is a big guy who loves to hang out and snuggle. He recently developed a bit of a reputation for going on unsanctioned adventures with his friends, but he really was just looking for snacks. Since his nose is white, he has to wear sunscreen in the summer.
qwyn
Yes, her head might be the size of your torso, but this beautiful lady is a gentle giant. Her “boyfriend” is quite a bit shorter than her, but neither of them care about stuff like that. She and her human occasionally offer riding lessons to Reconnect clients.
In Training
Additional horses may join the team when they are ready! Stay tuned…
As of October 2026, we are located in Puslinch - with easy access from Highway 6 and the 401.
Remembering Padro
Padro actually lived like a wild horse on an island until he was six years old. His human - who runs our host farm - transformed him into a snuggly, curious horse, and he lived a very pampered life until his recent passing. He will be remembered for his mid-day naps (flat out on his side), asking for butt scratches, and greeting everyone walking by his paddock. You’ll be missed!
