Poppy's Haven

05/29/2026

This week a young woman, Maygan, came for an EAL session. Maygan has a beautiful energy about her. She also has cerebral palsy and is in a wheelchair.

We spent time getting to know the ponies over their stalls and allowing them to get used to her wheelchair. We talked about setting boundaries with the ponies - how when we approach the ponies we allow them to set the boundary and when the ponies approach us, we set the boundary.

I brought Poppy out to meet Maygan and we asked Poppy to whoa. Poppy stood in front of Maygan and her wheelchair and without any cue from me she bowed. It was such a beautiful moment. These ponies reflect our internal psychological states. They know better than we do what is needed. I am truly in awe of these incredible Newfoundland Ponies. 🐴❤️

05/27/2026

I had the delight of being invited to Studio 22’s very first Switcheroo in Bayfield today. Oh my goodness, so much fun! 🤩 I would definitely recommend gathering your friends and booking a session with Judy at Studio 22 this summer!🎨🖌️🖼️

05/26/2026

The first poppy of the season. Many more poppies to come! 🐴

05/25/2026

Monday mornings at Shopbike Coffee Roasters after barn chores! 🐾❤️🐴

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

I had the most lovely afternoon today with Bonnie Taylor from Bonnie Taylor Counselling 🫶 Loved spending the afternoon sharing, developing new programs, playing with the goats, and connecting with the ponies. Thank you for your help Bonnie calling in the ponies! 🐎🐎🐎

05/06/2026

Another order of Haven’s Honey just went out the door! 🐝Five jars of summer honey and one jar of autumn! 🍯

05/05/2026

Many of our private programs are with women who have experienced violence. On May 5th we honour those Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit, Transgender and Gender-Diverse Peoples.

“Red is a calling back of the spirits of these women and allowing them a chance to be among us and have their voices heard through their family members and community.”

02/05/2026

Shhh…. don’t tell our students but their International Horse Agility Club rosettes arrived yesterday from their December competition. They will receive them tonight at their session! 🐴🥈🥉