The Rural Experience
We provide rural learning opportunities to you or your group!
Animal Bonding & Support
Spending time with animals has been known to offer several mental, physical, and emotional benefits which can improve your quality of life. Time with animals can significantly reduce faitgue, anxiety and depression. These sessions help clients who may have difficulties forming and maintaining friendships and relationships, assisting them in building confidence within their bonds with the animals.
1:1 EAL Sessions
Equine Assisted Learning is experiential learning, horse/human interaction, non-verbal communication.
It is communication between a horse and human that brings about change in the human. EAL Canada's motto is “CHANGING LIVES THROUGH HORSES”
Horses have an amazing ability to reach deep inside a human and touch on parts of their life that need attention. Just connecting with the horse can help someone realize where changes need to be made, where healing needs to take place, where life resolutions need to happen. Equine Assisted Learning is that process that helps make this happen and sets someone on a new path.
Horses have an amazing ability to reach deep inside a human and touch on parts of their life that need attention. Just connecting with the horse can help someone realize where changes need to be made, where healing needs to take place, where life resolutions need to happen. Equine Assisted Learning is that process that helps make this happen and sets someone on a new path.
day Camps
During school breaks and summer holidays we offer Children's Day Camps. For week long camps we offer a different theme each day where children learn about a different animal on the farm. Interactive games, crafts/ activites, related to farm life and animal visits are a part of this experience!
Farm Visits
We offer farm visits, where you may come and interact with the animals for a 1 hour time slot as a family or small group. Meet the mini ponies, be entertained by the mini goats, listen to the chickens sing their "egg songs". Our pigs are very friendly and love scratches too! Our sheep love people and are so loving and adorable. We are currently boarding some large horses as well. Contact us to book you space today!
what people say
Thank you for all your hard work and the many extra's you did. Both boys have made tremendous progress!
★★★★★
marilyn
Thank you for being such a wonderful "mentor" and friend to Dylan. His successes this year are a reflection of your dedication and effort working with him. Many thanks!
★★★★★
Doreen
It is with great appreciation that I send you this note. It was fortunate to find you at the exact time I needed. Both kids have certainly surprised me at their eagerness to come to you to learn. The credit must be given to you 100%.
★★★★★
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Tanya Brauer
Owner; EAL Coach, Recreation Therapist
Tanya was raised in a small rural community in Southern Alberta. When she was a young girl, she enjoyed visiting her grandparents farm, camping with family and spending time in nature. She had many pets growing up! Throughout her 25+ year career, Tanya has gained experience working in Mental Health, Mentoring Children, Programming for Families in Community Recreation Facilities and engaging with Elderly Patients with Dementia. Tanya has worked with clients with decreased self esteem, behavioral disorders, trauma from abuse and has also supported families with their journeys regarding their loved ones goals and challenges. In continuation of building on her professional development, Tanya became an Equine Assisted Learning Coach in 2018 and also fulfilled her training with Scouts Canada in 2019 and is a Scouts Leader.
Training and certifications
Tanya's portfolio is extensive and consists of training in; Behavior Patterns & Modifications, Mood Regulation, Family Violence, Equine Communication Patterns, Basic Massage, Aromatherapy, ASL, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Suicide Intervention, Accountability, Family Dynamics, Supportive Pathways, Empowering Women, Domestic Violence, Communication, Working with Challenging Families, Coping with Stress, Understanding Childhood Stress & Anxiety, ADHD & Executive Functioning, Understanding Children's Behavior, Learning Disabilities, Safe & Caring Schools, Leadership, Behavior Patterns & Coping Strategies, Positive Discipline, Understanding and Responding To Challenging Behavior in Children & Youth, Reiki, Death & Dying Support, and Alzheimer's Disease.
Tanya enjoys gardening both vegetables and flowers, soap making, sewing and canning preserves. In her spare time she is always working on projects and attending activities with her son. Tanya has a passion for gratitude and realizing that there is "Always Something To Be Thankful For!"
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Animals can provide a sense of calm, comfort, or safety and divert attention away from stressful situations and towards one that provides pleasure. Advocates of animal-assisted therapy say that developing a bond with an animal can help develop a better sense of self-worth and trust, stabilize their emotions and improve their communication, self-regulation, and socilaization skills. - Psychology Today
