Our horses from left to right: Finn, Feather, Gina, George, Misty, Fanny, Ash & Sugar, and dogs Percy, Ginger and Minga
Photo by: Tasha Hall

Members of our team hold, or are in the process of completing, certifications related to horse-human interactions from: Cartier Farms Equine-Assisted Learning, Eqqusoma/Eqquscience, Natural Lifemanship, Generation Farms Equine-Facilitated Wellness, the Gestalt Equine Institute of the Rockies, and the Certified Horsemanship Association.

Our Team

  • Jess & Scott Lake

    Founders & Directors

  • Sandra Simcoe & Issac Reynolds

    Bookkeeper & Horse Care Expert / Caretaker & Maintenance

  • Eva Engelhardt

    Program Manager & EAL Facilitator

  • Lisa Hartwick

    Psychotherapist

  • Tam & Jason Merkens

    EAL Facilitators; Owners of Humble Hooves, Cobble Hill

  • Jodi Goodrick

    EAL Facilitator

  • Johanna Tilly

    EAL Facilitator

  • Lindsay Coulter

    EAL Program Assistant

  • Dr. Marla Buchanan

    Psychologist and Research Director

  • Brooklyn Rae Greig

    Equine Behaviour Specialist and Coach

  • Natalie Allen

    Animal Caretaker

  • Mya Kendler

    Junior Horse Caretaker

  • Nouria Loomer-Douglas

    Junior Horse Caretaker

  • Neve at Heart Lake Farm

    Nève Suzuki

    Junior Horse Caretaker

  • Gail at Heart Lake Farm

    Gail Peterson

    Cherry’s person

We are committed to ongoing professional development in the areas of reconciliation and right relations, diversity and inclusion, first aid, safety and emergency preparedness.