Freedom Center Life Skills

06/07/2024

Happy June ya'll!!!

☀️☀️ Summer is just around the corner ☀️☀️

The warm weather always gets me excited to get back out there with the horses after a long winter.

⁉️Are you looking for an opportunity this year to spend some time with horses? Maybe a chance to hang out with friends or family in a new, fun, and exciting environment?

‼️Well you've come to the right place! I'd love to host you and up to three friends or family members for two days of back to back games and learning with our special teachers the horses!

✅Working with horses and tackling the obstacles together, here at the Freedom Center, is a perfect way to connect with family and friends this summer!

Are you ready to deepen your relationships?

12/25/2023

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! 🥰🎄❤️

09/11/2023

As I look towards the end of my season, I wanted to take a moment and say thank you to everyone who came out this year for either my Equine Assisted Learning Programs and/or for Riding Lessons.

It was an incredible summer of learning and I am overwhelmingly grateful for the ability to do this job.

I had more interest than I ever thought imaginable and can not wait to see what next year brings!!

As of now, I am unable to take on any more clients, as my roster is full til the end of this season. Thanks again everyone!

Photo by: Honey & Clove

05/30/2023

I always love reading what participants have learned 🤩

✨It can be something small or something big, but we will always come away with something new when working with horses!✨

05/26/2023

I said I had exciting news so here it is …..

Last week we welcomed two new horses to the herd 🤩

Meet Gypsy and Sisco!!

With more interest in program and lessons I needed more horse power. Then a good friend of mine asked if I’d be willing to take her horses, and I had to say yes! These ladies are cool, calm, and collected a perfect addition to the Freedom Center 💕

05/16/2023

My apologies for being MIA the past few weeks.. I was busy getting myself married!! But we are back and ready to go!

☀️ It seems that summer has FINALLY arrived! YAY! This means that the Freedom Center is ready for business! The horses are getting eager to do some teaching, and looking forward to meeting their new students in the coming weeks, and to continue teaching those returning!! ☀️

❗️❗️We also have some exciting news 👀 so stay tuned for that ❗️❗️

03/08/2023

Say hello to today's horse of the week, Barry! 👋

I bought Barry 3 years ago as an unbroke 3 year old, as a challenge to myself. Never have I ever had such an easy time training a horse, yet had so much difficulty at the same time.

When you meet Barry, you will know exactly what I mean!

Barry has the quirkiest personality of any horse I have ever met, and he wins the heart of almost every passerby.

💚 Barry will attempt to put anything and everything into that mouth of his... he is a large toddler in that regard.

💛He loves to explore! Being out on the trail, down the road, and seeing new things is what this guy is all about. He never fails to take you anywhere you want to go.

🧡His easy going nature makes him a great candidate for our lesson program, but he still has a bit of growing up to do. However I am hoping to start bringing him into our lessons this year and see what he would like to teach us!

03/01/2023

Who doesn't love some colour? 🤩

Meet Hollywood! Another one of our program's horses. Holly is a tri-colour paint that has been an asset to our riding lesson program.

🤍 Holly loves being out on the trail, and takes a slow, calm approach to life.

💛Poor girl is at the bottom of the herd order (meaning she gets pushed around by the other horses); but don't let that fool you because she is easily the most strong and stubborn of the bunch!

🧡Holly is always looking to please and is a great team player. She also will do anything for a snack! So if you got a treat in your pocket she might just show you a smile 😁

02/22/2023

✨Dee✨

These programs are all about the horse! So let me introduce to you the face of my company, my trusted partner, Dee. 🫶

Dee came into my life waaayyy back in 2010, so she has been apart of my life for 13 years!

💛Just like making friends with people, Dee and I had to build a relationship through mutual trust and understanding. And although there where many times I was going to give up on her, my own personal stubbornness persisted and we built an unbreakable bond.

🧡Dee teaches that trust is built through respect, and challenges your inner leader. She is patient, kind, and although the boss of the herd, she is willing to trust those who show her they can take the lead.

❤️Because she has proven to me to be trustworthy, I use Dee for our EAL programs, and has been a great horse to teach lessons on!

Are you ready to challenge your inner leader and learn from Dee?

Photos by Gemma Marie Photos

01/26/2023

✨MID WEEK MOTIVATION✨

The bravery and courage of one brother encouraged the other to think he could also accomplish the task.

We never know who is watching our actions, but sometimes in being brave we may just encourage someone, to do something, they never thought they could.

" If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." ~ John Quincy Adams

And if there is one thing we know about horses... they create leaders.

Are you ready to find the leader within?

Photo by Honey & Clove

01/12/2023

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level?

In my experience, to understand the horse on the ground is the most important part of being a great rider.

‼️ COMING THIS SUMMER ‼️

⭐️We will be offering a combination of our Equine Assisted Learning Programs with Horseback Riding Lessons!

⭐️This combination of learning is perfect for those with limited horse experience wanting to take themselves to the next level and boost their confidence on the ground and in the saddle.

⭐️Horses are BIG animals with a mind of their own, but when we understand them there is NO reason to fear them.

Just like a lot of things in life - we tend to fear the unknown. If you are ready to overcome that fear, The Freedom Center is here!!

Photo by Honey & Clove

01/06/2023

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Ringing in the new year is always an exciting time! It's a time for reflection and for looking ahead to all the possibilities that the new year holds. It's also a time for making resolutions - resolutions to improve ourselves, to be better people, to make this year better than the last.

✅ If you're looking to make real changes in your life this year, then our life skills development programs are just what you need.

These programs are designed to help you learn the skills you need to succeed in every area of your life. They'll help you develop your personal power, increase your self-confidence, and become more effective and efficient in everything you do.

So, if you're ready to make 2023 your best year yet, contact me today to book your spot for our up coming spring and summer programs!

Photo by Honey & Clove

12/22/2022

Perhaps I should introduce myself.

So, hi!! 👋

My name is Carina Mack, and this is my trusty partner Dee.

Horses have always been my passion and helping people has been my goal. After working for a few years as an Educational Assistant for the Rainy River District School Board, I worked along side children and youth that I thought could greatly benefit from a life skills program.

After a lot of research, I came upon a school in Alberta called Equine Connection where I got certified as an Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Facilitator.

EAL provides me the ability to not only spend every day with my horses, but I get to help people at the same time!

Growing up with horses I was able to learn and gain skills in a fun and challenging way. Therefore, I am so excited to be able to offer people that same opportunity. Working with horses encourages learning, growing, and healing in exactly the way you need.

Contact me directly on how I can best suit your personal growth! 💕

Photo by Honey & Clove

12/15/2022

One of my favorite memories from this summer, was when one of my clients said she used to be afraid of horses, but after working two days with Dee, she said she wasn't anymore.

Intrigued by her comment, I asked her, "What is it about Dee that makes you not afraid?"

Her reply was, "Because Dee is kind".

Isn't that so true about people as well? When we are kind to each other and even to ourselves our fears can disappear.

Part of my job at Freedom Center, is to parallel these small comments about what we are learning to real life experiences.

Clients can take what they learn in our arena and implement them into their everyday life.

Photo by Honey & Clove

09/27/2022

08/19/2022

A dream of mine since I was young has finally become a reality!
This year I was able to start a career where I can combine my love for horses and helping people into one.

After a successful summer working with the United Native Friendship Center I am excited to see what happens in the years to come. These experiential learning programs are beneficial to everyone and anyone looking to grow and learn more about themselves through the teaching of the amazing animal, the horse.

Coolest part about it - NO horse experience is necessary to participate! All you need is yourself and the willingness to learn.

HUGE thank you to everyone who has been there to help and support me in this journey ❤️

District News The unexpected teacher 10 August 2022 By Daniel Adam Staff Writer [email protected] Carina Mack and a UNFC student guide Dee to back up during a training session at Freedom Center Life Skills on Tuesday, August 2. Over the summer, Mack has facilitated equine-assisted learning for t...