Rural Connections

This month we celebrate love! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤍🩵🩷🖤🤎

We admire the diversity of love, identities and people embracing whoever they were meant to be. We practice kindness and acceptance, and recognize that as humankind, we are stronger together. 🏳️‍🌈

Our equine partners teach us incredible lessons, and one of the most important ones is trust within relationships. Rural Connections strives to provide a space free of judgement where you can feel safe to be you - whatever that means to you! Everyone has a story, and we are honoured that people choose to share theirs with us.

Check this out! 👀

The owner of the ranch we work with, Morag Currin with Being Among Horses Ranch, had a great opportunity to chat on the Evan Bray Show and share more of what our programs and services look like! It’s great to see our community embracing the conversation around mental health and importance of mental wellness! 💪🏼

This beautiful weather is a great time to try something new and to embrace the outdoors while focusing on your wellness. 🍃 Contact us with any questions and to see how we can help you along your journey.

The Evan Bray Show - Morag Currin - May 14th, 2024 With the sun out for a lot longer and warmer weather, you might be feeling a lot better in terms of mental health these days. But the seasonal shift isn't always enough for everyone to feel mentally strong. A business just 20 minutes north of Regina is aiming to elevate mental health and wellness fo...

Happy Wednesday! 🐪

Have you checked in on your mental health lately? 💭Are you taking time to recognize if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious? Are you practicing self care? 🧘‍♀️And what does that look like for you?

⬇️ Comment below on what self care practices you do to bring balance to your life.
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💭It’s important to take some time to reflect and recognize what you need to prioritize your mental health.
Reaching out for support is a brave step, and there are services available to help. Taking care of yourself is essential, and seeking counseling can be a valuable resource for support and healing. ❤️‍🩹
Rural Connections offers counselling services and we currently have availability! We offer our counselling services outdoors and incorporate horses for those who are interested in trying something different.
Email us or visit our website for more information - we look forward to figuring out how we can best help you in your journey! 💫
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Happy International Women’s Day to all of the incredible women out there! Take time to honour your journey of everywhere you’ve been, and everywhere you’re going to go. Let’s remember to support one another in any challenges as no one needs to struggle alone. 🤍
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Hello again! ✨ we’ve been taking things slow through the winter season, but are so excited to get back into things! With this blizzard behind us, we are looking forward to SPRING! 💐
We are taking on new clients and groups heading into the spring, so send us an email with any questions and we’ll be happy to discuss a plan that works for you. This is a great opportunity to focus on your mental health and everything the outdoors and our equine partners have to offer!
We look forward to connecting with you!
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Although our programs don’t include riding, sometimes when we’re out with the herd we can’t help ourselves 🙊

We often think to ourselves that even though we do what we do to help others, we’re so fortunate to also take time for ourselves out here and intentionally reflect on our own mental health 💭

We have some of the best coworkers around! 🐴
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With our work through Rural Connections, we are all about embracing the outdoors! ❄️ The snow brings a new kind of quiet to nature and there is something so peaceful during this season.

Remember to take some time for yourself and prioritize your mental health, however that looks for you 🌟
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Last night we had so much fun hosting our previously postponed date night! The couples joined us for an EAL session, some grooming and time to bond with their partners, and ended the evening with a bonfire! 🔥

It was a great way to spend some time outside! Even in winter, nature has so much to offer and can bring so much peace ❄️

Contact us to learn more about our services and how we can help ✨
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Another intro for one of equine partners - meet the herd! 🐴

This here is Slider! Slider has a strong personality and very much enjoys taking the lead if you’ll let him. Slider is a great horse that teaches a very important lesson - setting boundaries! ✍🏼

This guy is our go to if someone is up for a bit of a challenge as he has lots to teach. He can challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone and help you learn assertiveness and the importance of communication techniques!

Come on out and meet Slider - he’ll be sure to leave an impression! 😉
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Another upcoming event! 📢

How many people spend most of their time looking out for others? This might be in our jobs or in our personal lives. We become so used to looking after others that we often forget to look after ourselves!

Come join us for an afternoon of self care and intentionally set aside some time to focus on you! 🙌🏻

This is a great way to try something new and feel the benefits of being outside and spending time with our equine partners. Email us to reserve your spot! ☺️
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Check in with yourself - are you remembering to look after yourself and not just those around you? Here’s a few simple questions to ask yourself to see how you’re doing ✅

We can’t pour from an empty cup, so make sure to take some time to fill yours 💫
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Land of the living skies 🌾

How peaceful is this? 😍 Taken the other night from the ranch we’re lucky to work on. We could all learn to take some time for ourselves and enjoy these incredible moments! 🌤️

Therapy doesn’t have to be limited to an office space - sometimes Mother Nature helps us find the peace and quiet we all need to help reset.

Check out our website and see what we have to offer!
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MEET THE HERD 🐴

Meet our girl Emmy! Emmy is one of the Gypsy horses. She is a gentle giant, and looks forward to joining the crowd. Emmy is often a fan favourite due to her “moustache” that you can see in the photos! 🤩 She likes to live life in the slow lane, so she needs a partner that can show some assertiveness to get her involved, which is a great skill to learn!
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Don’t forget to sign up for our upcoming date night on October 1st! 📣

Come on out and enjoy some quality time with your partner and challenge yourselves to try something different!

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌙
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Join us on October 1st for a date night with your partner! 😍
This is a chance to get out in nature and connect with your partner in a fun, unique way! What a great chance for some quality time together 💕
Email us to reserve your spot!
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Curious about what exactly Equine Assisted Learning is? We’re happy to share! 🤓
EAL is a program that builds and strengthens important life skills with the use of horses! Things like communication, teamwork, and problem solving are a few skills to name. EAL offers a fun, interactive and unique approach to learning these skills through the use of various obstacles with the horse.
Whether it’s students, partners, friends or colleagues that want to work together, this program works for everyone! 👏🏼
We’ve seen firsthand the incredible benefits and changes this program has brought to so many individuals, and we look forward to sharing this with you!
Contact us today for more information or to get booked in!
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MEET THE HERD 🐴

Today’s feature is Diesel! Diesel is one of our equine partners. He’s one of our regular participants in our Equine Assisted Learning program. This guy needs a good leader to show him the ropes, but once he has found a good partner, his soft side can shine through! 🌟

He’s often curious to meet the new faces, so he looks forward to meeting you! 😉

Upcoming event! 📣 Are you curious about EAL? Looking for a fun, unique challenge to do with your partner? Join us on October 1st for an evening with the herd! 🐎 This is a great way to try something different and spend some quality time with your partner! 💕
Reserve your spot by emailing or DM’ing us! Can’t wait to see you there! 😉
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Meet Chelsey! 🌼 Chelsey is the other co-owner of Rural Connections! Growing up on a farm, Chelsey developed a love for animals, as well as a passion for the peace and quiet that nature provides, and is looking forward to sharing this space with others 🍃 Chelsey strives to create an environment that is comforting and supportive of individuals throughout their journeys.
Chelsey is excited to offer a non-traditional approach to therapy and looks forward to sharing her passion with others! ✨
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Meet Trish! 🌸 Trish is one of the two Co-owners of Rural Connections. Trish has grown up with a passion for horses, and her adult life has led into a passion for helping others. A mother of young boys, Trish has learned the value of patience and communication, and of course the benefit of being outdoors and getting away from all the noise! 🌿
Trish believes in providing a space free of judgement and helping others feel comfortable and confident throughout their therapy journeys.
Trish is currently open to accepting new clients, and looks forward to meeting everyone she has the opportunity to work with! 🌟
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Hi there, and welcome to Rural Connections! We are so excited to share our passion✨ Through Rural Connections, we offer mental health services, including counselling and Equine Assisted Learning! Follow along while we share more about our programs, and of course the incredible team and animals that help us do the work we love!