Horses have been a blessing in my life for over 60 years! They have been my teachers, my friends, and my partners. The idea of working with horses to help people find answers to difficult life questions was something I knew from personal experience, could work.
I began building my practice in 2009 and became certified as a FEEL Practitioner in 2010. Graduating from the advanced FEEL Certification course in 2018 allowed me to further explore the spiritual connection between people and horses.
Having worked with children and their families for 40 years I have training and expertise in understanding human behaviour and human relationships. Having owned and lived with horses for over 50 years I have firsthand knowledge of equine behaviour and equine relationships. I am a continuing learner in both fields.
I LOVE what I do!
Bev has been guided by the horses her whole life. She has experienced the quiet calm, honesty, and forgiveness that horses have toward people. She knows how they can help people through adversity. Bev followed her passion for horses and in 1989 she obtained her diploma in Equine Technology from New Liskeard College.
Bev has over 20 years experience in the horse industry including training horses, showing horses, and teaching riding. She has also developed and co-facilitated workshops on horsetrailering safety, and as an assistant instructor in large animal rescue with Equine Guelph.
Bev's program at Horses are Magic uses the techniques of EAL and horsemanship to create a well rounded understanding of self and horse. This can lead to eventually riding and relating to the horse in a balanced way.
Bev also practices Reiki and is a a certified Reiki Practitioner.
Amy has been a volunteer with Horses are Magic since September 2022. Amy has years of horse experience through horse ownership and has a deep love for the horses. Amy grooms the horses, keeps the stable neat and tidy, makes sure horses have clean buckets and brushes.
She also supports our day programs with youth, and our workshops. Amy's calm and grounded energy sets a perfect mood and creates balance at the most needed times. Amy is a great help to me both as a professional and as a friend.
Cassie started volunteering at Horses are Magic in March of 2021. Cassie and her family live in Hillsdale. Cassie is a student and is now well on her way to completing her PhD in Calgary. We only have Cassie for brief periods of time while school is out. When she is here she is a highly motivated volunteer. She keeps the shelters clean, and also grooms and rides the horses. She has taken on one of our more "free-spirited" horses and has done a great job partnering with her. Cassie is always "happy to help" anytime there is something that needs doing. She has a great attitude and happy energy that she shares with everyone. We wish her all the best with her studies and miss her when she is not here.
