I am so excited to be joining the Board of Directors for the Professional Association for EFW. I am currently in the certification process to become a Pro-EFW learning professional. I live on a small herd, small acreage farm located in beautiful Pictou NS (just due south of PEI). My EFW centre (It Takes the Herd, Ltd) will open its doors in spring 2022. I am a long-service veteran of the Canadian Army (27+ years), and hope to use the power of the horse connection to work with veterans, first responders, front-line workers or anyone who could benefit from the experience. As part of my own professional journey, I am undergoing certification as a registered counsellor through Yorkville University, and I am a professional dietitian. My intent is to combine all of this into a practice that focuses on overall holistic wellness and resilience. Read more…

I am proud to serve as Coordinator, with the Professional Association for Equine Facilitated Wellness. I attended Explorations training in 2018 as a learning experience about the association in general and to gain more knowledge about the certification process. I am grateful for the connections I have nurtured here as a whole. I have a passion for horses, owned, cared for, and rode them as a teen. Although I was away from horses for many years, they have always had a special place in my heart and I’ve continued to gravitate toward them. After having my passion reignited about five years ago during a workshop, I have done my own explorations and work on self through equine therapy, coaching and workshops, and I volunteer at a local therapeutic equestrian centre.  I have a strong pull toward inner healing and energy. In 2015 I attended Integrated Energy Therapy training, basic and intermediate levels, as well as same for working with pets. In 2019 I completed Usui Reiki Level One and plan to continue with Level Two once offered in 2021. I have been working with these modalities to support the healing of horses, restoring positive energy and balance. In October 2020, I attended a beginner animal communication workshop; it was not only interesting as a whole, it has proven to be a positive tool alongside my energy work.     I have a background in accounting and administration. I am mom to two amazing boys, and very happy in 2020 to be a first-time grandma. I have a general love of animals and the beauty of nature.  I believe in continuous learning, personal growth, and professional development. I value what we can learn from horses, from how they can help us to the healing they offer, and the strong connections we can have with them. Read more…

I live on my 160 acre family property Silver Valley Ranch 30 minutes northwest of Calgary AB, Canada, where I see clients as a Resilience Coach & Heart Centered Business Mentor incorporating Equine Facilitated Emotional Wellness Coaching , Personal Development Workshops, Relational Horsemanship, Ethics with Heart & Leadership Training. I am truly honored to have been invited to join the Board of Directors for Pro-EFW, an amazing group of individuals so dedicated & passionate about the health and well being of humans and animals alike. I look forward to being able to serve the EFW community in any way that will help individual practitioners become united and encourage our industry to expand. WWW.MEAGANSAUM.COM MEAGAN@SILVERVALLEYRANCH.COM Box 1412 Crossfield, Alberta, Canada T0M0S0       1-403-807-0759 Read more…

I practice Equine Facilitated Wellness, Counselling and Psychotherapy at Highlands Gate Wellness, on our 85 acre farm in Lanark Highlands, Ontario, Canada.  It is an honor to serve on the board of Pro-EFW with this dedicated group of people who are furthering the accountability, education and development of the field of Equine Facilitated Wellness.  As one of the founding members I have seen the growth of the association over the years and look forward to expanding our membership and community of like-minded people who honour our equines as sentient beings. Dually certified as a Pro-EFW Human Services and Equine Specialist Read more…

Carrie Watson uses the healing aspects of nature, energy work, horse behavior and herd dynamics of horses, as an effective model for building upon and developing inner courage, fostering healthy attachments, clear communication skills, as well as resilience to life’s challenges. Whispering Equine: EFW-Personal Growth and Healing services Foothills Wellness Collective: Equine-Eco-Psychotherapy services Mentoring: Carrie LOVES helping Pro-EFW candidates on their certification journey as well as certified professionals, by supporting them in bringing their passions and visions to life! Read more…