by Sue McIntosh | Nov 30, 2022 | Therapeutic Stories
Just in time for Christmas, our first ever picture book aimed at younger children (ages 3-8) features the wisdom of the Healing Hooves Herd and the award winning photography of Jeff McIntosh! I’ll include a sneak preview here for now showing the first and last... 
by Sue McIntosh | Jul 2, 2022 | Therapeutic Stories
Read our latest therapeutic story! This story, which explores themes of loss, grief and the early stages of hope and recovery, is a little different from some of our others as it features and is inspired by one of our clients at Healing Hooves. “Bella”... 
by Sue McIntosh | Oct 25, 2021 | Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy, Getting Started in the Equine Therapy Field
Earlier this year I was asked to write an article about Finnegan, now a favourite in the Healing Hooves herd, when his Mom, Rills Kelpie bred by Penny Huggons, was awarded the 2020 Foundation Broodmare award by the Canadian Connemara Pony Society. I’m sharing that... 
by Sue McIntosh | Mar 14, 2021 | Parenting, Therapeutic Stories
We have a new fun way for you to get to know the animals of Healing Hooves! Our newest book is a little different from the others in ours series. Rather than being a story (although we have lots of those too) this book aims to introduce you to the Healing Hooves herd... 
by Sue McIntosh | Apr 23, 2020 | Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy, The Healing Power of Animals
I’ve been sharing lots of information on my Facebook page recently about play – and how play can be a significant factor in helping all of us get through the additional stress we are all facing right now, with our relationships and families not just...