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Marianne Disipio - equine-assisted support

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

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!

You can follow her

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!

#уус

05/05/2025

It’s official! Mark your calendar! This unique day program for young adults in between levels of functioning has a start date! The program will run two afternoons a week starting Thursday, September 4th, 2025, then every Monday afternoon and Thursday afternoon onward, from 12 PM to 4 PM!

remember that we are located in the northwest of the city in the neighbourhood of Bearspaw!

Getting super excited! ❤️👏☀️

For questions email Marianne directly info@mariannedisipio.com

04/24/2025

New Facebook account for those of you who would like to follow the updates regarding the upcoming day program for young adults in between levels of functioning starting in September ❤️ https://www.facebook.com/share/1ErB17V7Fn/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

04/24/2025

New Instagram and Facebook account! For those of you who are interested in getting updates about my day program for young adults who find themselves in between levels of functioning, please follow me ❤️

04/17/2025

Starting this September 2025! An alternative to day programs for young adults aged 18-25 years with mild to moderate cognitive impairment!

My name is Marianne Disipio, and I am a mother of a young lady with mild-moderate cognitive impairment. My dedication to ensuring my daughter’s successful integration into the community as she enters adulthood has illuminated the necessity for tailored programs that address the unique needs of individuals in this demographic. The existing funded day programs for special needs tend to group individuals with varying levels of needs, making it difficult to provide meaningful experiences for those who fit into this category. I feel it is important to offer an alternative for young adults who find themselves somewhere in between levels of need and functioning. Ensuring a satisfying quality of life while cultivating a sense of autonomy and self-worth is a top priority!

With a background in Occupational Therapy, Wellness Coaching, Equine-assisted Support©, Yoga Instruction, and Expressive Arts, combined with my experience as a service provider with FSCD under Behavioural Developmental Support, I possess a wealth of knowledge and skills that uniquely qualify me to create a quality program. AND, I have a beautiful acreage, a charming home, a large garden, horses, a studio, and an upcoming book exchange shop to offer a unique experience!

If you are interested in learning more for a young adult in your life, please send me a private message with your email address so I can give you more details and invite you to an online info session. You must attend the info session before booking an in-person meeting and tour!

04/10/2025

It is with a fragile heart that I would like to share with you that my sweet Welsh Pony Chance (registered name, Here Comes the Sun), left this Earth for the big wide open field in the sky, this February, a day after my birthday. It took me this long to announce it because the loss has been so huge.

Unfortunately, Chance succumbed to complications from his progressive metabolic disorder, and there was nothing we could have done. He died peacefully surrounded by both his human and equine families, and literally left with a smile on his face, and love in his heart. I know it was his time, even though I wish he could’ve stayed with us forever. Now he’s joined his partner in crime, Gailen 🐴❤️

To have known Chance, is to have loved Chance. He had a full life and made an incredible difference in so many children’s lives. He was actually the horse who gently “alerted” us that my daughter was experiencing seizure activity. He played a paramount role in our lives. He was my family.

Chance also enjoyed entertaining my yoga clients during warm summer evenings as we practiced on the deck. His happy-go-lucky demeanour was always so delightful. Now, every time we see golden sun rays piercing through the trees when we practice outside this summer, we will think of his beautiful blonde mane.

Chance has sent us many signs already, and the herd is now doing well. ❤️🐴

RIp little buddy. I still call out your name with the rest of the herd when I forget sometimes, and in the morning when I put out the grain, I always think of you xoxo

12/03/2024

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I want to acknowledge one of the most wonderful humans I have ever encountered on this planet. Her name is Penny Coleman and she is pure light.

For years now, Penny has dedicated herself to empowering young girls and young ladies with disabilities to shine bright with confidence in a world that beats at a fast pace often leaving them behind.

On her own time, which she gives so freely on a completely volunteer basis, Penny pours her heart and soul in assuring that these wonderful girls have a place to belong.

My daughter has a better quality of life because of Penny. The world is a better place because of Penny. Penny exudes love and compassion and you can feel it. It is palpable. I’ve told her this many times, but today I want to formally shout it out to the world and honour her in the way she so deserves ❤️

How lucky are we to have such an exceptional person living among us here in our own city of Calgary!! Thank you, Penny! You truly are an earth angel and I speak on behalf of everyone when I say that you are so loved and appreciated ❤️

09/16/2024

I remember thinking I would never have my life back…

To be honest, sometimes I still feel frustrated. My daughter with special needs is 18 years old now, and we are transitioning into adulthood. I need my separate life and interests more than ever. Thank goodness I've got a little thing going for me, and it was only possible at a certain time in her journey. I finally had some time to cry, breathe, and think. I completely reinvented myself. How? Well, this is what I am ready to share with 4 moms! I have 3 spots left in my 4 week course Uncovering Your Heart's Desire! It's ok if you have no clue what you want anymore. That’s the whole premise of this course. Whether it’s recreational or not. I developed a 10-step process and yes, it absolutely includes accessing the magic of my herd and accessing your intuition.

Uncovering Your Heart’s Desire
https://mariannedisipio.com/seasonal-programs/

09/12/2024

There’s a new girl in town and she has quite the story about how she ended up joining my herd! Her name is Nobilis Magia, which means “noble magical one”, and she carries her name well! Noble was meant to be here and if you haven’t heard the story, it’s not too late for me to send it to you! Just PM me and I’ll forward it! She’s got all sorts of plans 😉

08/08/2024

NW Calgary “escape” 😉retreat! Can you sneak out on Saturday, August 24th from 10 am-4 pm? We have a little day of fun planned just for you! And it’s not your usual retreat. It’s designed to make you experience something out of the ordinary so you can feel yourself again, especially if you are running out of steam and need to cut loose! Peace and quiet also awaits you, along with things to make your heart smile. Life can dim out our light at times, but you are glow-worthy! Let’s get you shining again before school starts! Sigh….making lunches again…

A few of the little tricks we have up our sleeves to get you feeling refreshed include sharing a tea amongst the trees, exploring fun ways to get centred and grounded, spending quiet time with horses, and engaging in some stress-releasing movement (no experience required). As always, Marianne and Kerrie like to add a little touch of magic, so there will be more!

We love to give so we will be doing a draw so one mom can attend the day for FREE! To be part in the draw, simply email Marianne at info@mariannedisipio.com, and tell her to add your name! The winner will be notified on Saturday, August 18th!

Coffee and tea will be provided. Bring your own snacks and lunch.

Schedule: Saturday, August 24th, 2024, from 10 am-4:00 pm

Location: Marianne’s cozy property in Bearspaw, NW Calgary (right by the Coop off of Twelve Mile Coulee Road). 25013 Township Road 254, Calgary Alberta, T3R 1A2

Cost: $119 register at info@mariannedisipio.com

03/25/2024

These 3 horses are eager to play with their absolute favourite humans now that the weather promises to be beautiful: children and teens!

If your child is practicing strengthening their social-emotional skills, loves animals, and thrives outdoors, these one-on-one sessions with Marianne and the horses might just become your child’s favourite way to tackle their self-regulation and social flexibility goals without even knowing it!

Marianne is an approved FSCD Behavioural Development Service Provider here in the north west of Calgary. If your child has an existing FSCD contract, inquire with your case manager about possible funding for sessions. Spots are filling up quickly, so don’t miss out!

Link https://mariannedisipio.com/equine-assisted-social-emotional-skills-strengthening-for-children/ or email Marianne info@mariannedisipio.com

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