Success Ranch: DSL Therapies

04/17/2026

Credentials matter—especially when it comes to your mental health.

I’m a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC), recognized by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and committed to providing ethical, trauma-informed care.
Your care deserves professionalism, integrity, and heart.

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04/16/2026

Derek is BACK—and bringing the energy 🔥
Between Freckles, his fave pony Rocket, and his bestie Dusty, this spring is all about big goals… more walking and maybe even his FIRST horse competition 👀🐴
Let the fun begin 💪✨

04/14/2026

Today E chose courage over comfort 💥
New horse, new challenges… and he didn’t back down.

Putting on that halter wasn’t easy—but neither is growth.
With Freckles by his side, he found his rhythm, his confidence, and a reminder that hard things are worth doing.

We’re so proud of you, E. Keep showing up 👊✨

04/13/2026

What an incredible way to start our Spring 2026 equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions 🌿🐎

Chase has been a longtime client, and today he and Steele absolutely knocked it out of the park. They showed up focused, engaged, and ready to work—and something really special happened.

A brand-new partnership began to bloom. The connection, the motivation, and the friendship between them was powerful to watch.

I’m so excited to see where this journey takes Chase and his new best friend, Steele 🩶

01/23/2026

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01/16/2026

When it storms...I play online!

Updated website...

Www.dsltherapies.ca

Let me know your thoughts! And... if you could leave a google review, that would be neat as well 😉🐴❤️

Success Ranch: D.S.L. Therapies Healing our Hearts…One Horse at a Time… Equine Assisted PsychotherapySuccess Ranch: D.S.L. Therapies offers therapeutic support through horse-based experiences, exploring relationships, and emotional regulation skills. The horses provide safety, attachment, and a ...

12/23/2025

As the year winds down, we’re reminded that healing doesn’t happen in a rush.
It happens in quiet moments — a steady breath, a gentle presence, a horse standing with you exactly as you are.

At our equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions, horses offer something rare:
honest connection, calm regulation, and space to be seen without judgment. Whether you’re navigating grief, stress, trauma, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, this work meets you where you are — safely, respectfully, and at your pace.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted this process, these horses, and this space.
We’re honoured to walk alongside you on your journey.

Wishing you warmth, reflection, and moments of peace — today and always. 🤍🐴

09/06/2025

Feeling so inspired after the incredible opportunity to meet Dr. Temple Grandin and hear her speak! 🙌

One of the biggest takeaways? Kids don’t need more devices — they need real tools, real life, and real experiences. Those cell phones and devices can go straight in the trash! 🚮📱

I loved her perspective on giving children with autism the chance to manage their environment—like learning to handle noise—instead of relying on headphones. Practical, powerful, and so needed.

I’m beyond excited to bring these insights back into the arena this fall for our Equine Assisted Psychotherapy programs. 🐴💡 Real growth doesn’t happen behind a screen—it happens in connection, responsibility, and hands-on experiences.

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08/06/2025

Summer sessions are in full swing with the sweetest smelling office around.

07/09/2025

🥔 Meet 'Miss Potato' 🥔

She's the new 👩‍💼 Manager 👩‍💼 here at Success Ranch: D.S.L. Therapies 🤪😆

Let the summer sessions commence!

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07/04/2025

✨️✨️SHARING from a fellow practitioner!!!✨️️✨️

A great read. And further ... if you know our horses, you know they often roll, play, and engage in the sessions with curiosity and engagement 😉❤️🐴

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Do Therapy Animals Enjoy Their Work? Here's How to Find Out
This is a free Powerpoint presentation you are welcome to use for educational purposes within your programs or communities. Quite often I see even experienced therapists and educators overlooking stress in the animals with whom they work. I think it's useful for us to keep building awareness. This features dogs and horses, but most of it applies to multiple species commonly included in therapy work. (This project was a Finalist in the DWAA annual writing competition.

https://iiaapt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/DoTherapyAnimalsEnjoyTheirWork.pdf

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07/01/2025

Have a fantastic and safe Canada Day week friends !