Cowans Counselling & Equine Assisted Therapy

01/09/2026

🐎 March Break Horse Camp at Keough Lane Stables

March 17–19, 2026 | Tuesday–Thursday

📣 Registration is officially OPEN! 📣

Looking for something way better than another week of screen time?
Keough Lane Stables is hosting a 3-day March Break Horse Camp designed for kids who love horses, being outdoors, and actually doing things instead of just watching them.

Over three full days, campers will enjoy a mix of:

🐴 Daily riding
🧹 Hands-on horse care & barn skills
🐎 Grooming, tacking, and stable management
🎯 Fun barn games & challenges
🌿 Outdoor time, fresh air, and real farm experiences

This camp is perfect for riders who already love horses and want to build confidence, skills, and independence in the barn as well as kids who have no experience around horses. It's structured, active, and a safe positive environment to learn in.

📅 Dates: Tuesday–Thursday, March 17–19, 2026
📍 Location: Keough Lane Stables, in HRM!
📣 Spots are limited and always go fast

If your child would rather be in a saddle than on a screen — this is their week. 😎

👉 Message us or email to reserve your spot now!

01/09/2026

Just a reminder for upcoming appointments, if you are travelling between barns, I ask that you take precautions to keep our ponies safe!

Awareness and thoughtful precautions, not fear help protect individual horses and our wider equine community! ♥️🐴

01/08/2026

Equine Herpesvirus-2 (EHV-2) is a common virus in horses. Many carry it without symptoms, but it can pose risks, especially for young horses, seniors, or those under stress or immunocompromised.

Possible signs may include:
• Respiratory symptoms
• Lethargy or poor performance
• Fever
• Secondary infections

For anyone travelling between barns, events, or farms, please take the following precautions:
✔️ Change clothes, footwear, and gloves between barns
✔️ Clean and disinfect boots, trailers, and equipment
✔️ Avoid sharing tack, buckets, grooming tools, or water sources
✔️ Wash or sanitize hands before and after horse contact
✔️ Keep your own horse equipment separate and labelled
✔️ Limit unnecessary horse-to-horse contact when off property

Awareness and thoughtful precautions help protect individual horses and our wider equine community! ♥️🐴

01/07/2026

01/04/2026

🎊 Happy New Year! 2026 puts us in the year of the Horse and based on predictions, the year is going to be spicy! Like our favourite horse, it will favour bold forward momentum and the impulsivity to make moves. Navigating the Year of the Horse will require us to embrace momentum, whilst staying grounded enough to avoid burnout. Read on to learn a couple ways to approach and anticipate the Year of the Horse🐴✨

Equine assisted therapy in Halifax, Nova Scotia can help improve wellness in 2026 Year of the Horse

01/01/2026

Happy new year! Grateful for a year of growth and an ongoing learning in the equine assisted therapy field. 2026 is shaping up to be a great year, and look forward to sharing updates along the way! 🎉

12/30/2025

✨As a new year begins, many people feel pressure to make resolutions, typically focusing on promises to change or “do better”. Consider intention setting which encourages presence, and self-compassion to foster sustainable change.

🎊Read on to learn more about starting the year with clear but gentle intentions!

Horses and equine assisted therapy in Halifax, Nova Scotia can help prepare for 2026 by setting meaningful intentions.

12/30/2025

Volunteers needed!

Community Support Needed – New Year’s Eve

We are reaching out to our amazing community for help on New Year’s Eve.

We are looking for calm, reliable volunteers who can help us:
Monitor and comfort animals during peak fireworks times
Assist with barn checks and safety rounds
Provide a quiet, supportive presence on the farm

Even a short amount of time can make a big difference. Your support helps keep both our animals and our family safe during what can be a very stressful night.

If you’re able to help or would like more details, please send us a message or comment below.
Thank you for always showing up for Ataraxy Farm 🤍

12/29/2025

The same goes for us humans! Adverse experiences and trauma changes the way we see ourselves, others and the world. Being understood, as we are, can help us feel seen rather than blamed, which can help us towards healing ❤️‍🩹

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas to those celebrating today 🎄✨
If this season feels joyful, may you soak it in. If it feels heavy, quiet, or complicated, you’re not alone. However today meets you, may there be moments of gentleness, rest, and kindness toward yourself ♥️