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Marianne Disipio - equine-assisted support

Founder of Equine-assisted Support ©️, FSCD Behavioural Development Service Provider, Community group

11/15/2025

Justin is the OG horse that started it all for me. We aren’t quite sure of his age, but estimate somewhere between 22 and 26, as he was a rescue from the meat market. Justin‘s had a beautiful life here with us, and was able to get a life-saving knee operation. He’s recently started losing weight, and so the vets came today. We are supplementing his diet three times a day with fattening grain, however, we suspect that he may be experiencing some metabolic issues. I did not know this, but 80% of ponies are genetically predisposed, and he does fit in the category of large pony. I love this horse more than words can express. He got me through the worst of my fear when I found out about my daughter’s seizures and developmental challenges, and he also inspired me to create all the programs that I have today! We are soulmates even though he truly loves my beautiful friend Clarissa 😉 We will be making sure he’s extra comfortable this winter. Please send all your healthy vibes our way! 🐴❤️🙏

10/16/2025

When I adopted Noble, I knew she was special. She kept coming to me in dreams even before I laid eyes on the ad announcing that she was up for adoption. I dreamt that she had a deep desire to be around humans and connect on a soul level. So when this idea for Sunday reflection time with the horses came to me, I knew she was behind it. I never plan without her. I bring my notepad into the paddocks, and when she does these curious lip movements on the page, all my ideas start flowing. From her lips to my written words. We are a great team and I love her more than I can put into words. ❤️ I just had to share.

Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter if you want to be sure not to miss our next offering! Link in bio or head to my website www.mariannedisipio.com.

10/13/2025

When good people come together, magic happens! Every year I get to host the Indy Girls with Penny Coleman; a social group of young ladies with varied abilities. We try to take advantage of all that my place has to offer, and boy were we lucky this Saturday! The weather held up for us and we were able to love on the horses, enjoy an outdoor yoga class, have a little campfire, and walk in the woods with all the fall colours still intact! My heart is full ❤️ Special thanks to for helping out and teaching the ladies about horse behaviour and safety!

10/07/2025

It’s finally ready! We will be open for business October 25 from 1 PM to 4 PM! Bring the whole family! Come with a fiction book to exchange for any age group, or don’t come with one at all! You can always purchase a new book for a small price! All proceeds go to helping young adults with varied abilities! Have a coffee and meet the horses and enjoy the beautiful property! We can’t wait to meet you! This is a big deal for us!!!

We are just a two minute drive from the Rocky Ridge Coop grocery store! The address is 25013 Township Rd. 254, Calgary Alberta, T3R 1A2.

midnightsunbookexchange

10/05/2025

This Sunday, Noble and the horses offered their first session for our October offering of personal reflection time with the horses. Gailen and Chance were very much present in spirit to support the wonderful women who felt called to partake in this special experience. It always fascinates me how the Universe brings together the perfect people. We spent time together in deep rest. We explored our ability to listen to our highest selves, and we created artistic representations of our next steps using materials from nature. The horses and I are always so honoured to support in any way we can 🐴❤️ and of course, they got to unwind at the end of the day by playing free on the land.

09/11/2025

NEW! Practicing Social Flexibility

A SMALL EQUINE-ASSISTED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS STRENGTHENING© OFFERING FOR 3 TEENS AGED 12-17 YEARS OF AGE.

Starts the week of September 23rd and runs until November 25th, 2025.

Tuesdays after school from 4:30 pm-5:30 pm. Although there is no set amount of sessions required to book/participate, if you are considering using FSCD hours, we can discuss individual contracts. If you do not have FSCD, you can join privately.

I will be accepting up to 3 participants for this upcoming season, and will run it even with just 1 student. We will be working on the following skills in the area of encouraging the emergence of social flexibility:

-Exploring respectful perspective-taking
-Processing how to bring together cognitive empathy with emotional empathy for authentic interactions
-Practicing impulse control

Suitability and acceptance into the program will be determined for each student upon application and the intake process.

info@mariannedisipio.com

09/11/2025

NEW! Colts and Fillies

A SMALL HORSEPLAY OFFERING UP TO 3 KIDS, BETWEEN THE AGES OF 6-11 YEARS OLD.

Friday afternoons from 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm from Sept 19th until Nov 21st. Although there is no set amount of sessions required to book/participate, if you are considering using FSCD funding we can discuss individual contracts. If you do not have FSCD, you can join privately.

I will be accepting up to 3 participants for this upcoming season and will run it with as few as 1 participant. We will be working on the following skills in the area of building authentic interactions in healthy relationships:

*Reciprocal consideration

*Genuine sharing of affect

*Active listening

*Assertive communication

Suitability and acceptance into the program will be determined for each child upon application and the intake process.

Info@mariannedisipio.com

08/28/2025

New respite/community support program in NW Calgary! Link in bio for more info!

https://mariannedisipio.com/whatiseas/

07/26/2025

New grad announcement!

Introducing Jasmine (Jazz) Rusu! She just completed her certification with honours in my Equine-assisted Social-emotional Skills Strengthening©️ method for children and teens! It was an absolute honour to receive her as my first graduate in the paediatric course. Her equine colleagues are Sage and Freya!

Jazz has over ten years of experience as a helper, working in the fields of youth corrections and mental health. She is the owner/operator of Creative Wellness Counselling where she works as a mental health therapist, and will now be adding equine-assisted programming to her practice. Jazz practices on Treaty 1 territory in the areas of Oakbank and Cooks Creek, MB. She has fallen in love with equine-assisted interventions, and is currently completing her Equigrounding©️ certification as well!

On top of being qualified to the nines, Jazz is a mom and foster mom to 2 beautiful daughters. She exudes warmth and compassion, and recognizes the importance of honouring the unique spiritual blueprint of all beings.

Welcome to the family Jazz! Manitobans, you are in for a treat!

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07/22/2025

We need your help! Have any gently used fiction books that you are willing to donate? Our young adults with special needs in our will be getting ready to open the doors of The Midnight Sun Community Book Exchange this September! We are looking for popular best selling fiction in all age categories. We are only accepting fiction at the current time. There will be a clearly marked plastic bin with a lid placed outside the gate doors of the property for you to leave your donations!

Please drop off anytime at the following address:
25013 Township Road 254
Calgary AB
T3R 1A2

Stay tuned for our opening date! It will be a lovely community book exchange! And of course, there will be a view of the horses!

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Address

25013 Township Road 254
Calgary, AB
T3R1A2

Telephone

+14038280242

Website

https://mariannedisipio.com/

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