Gendron Stables

29/11/2025

So many men carry the weight alone until it becomes too heavy to hold. It’s not that they don’t want to talk- it’s that silence has been their training, their protection, and only tool.

At Gendron Equine, we start somewhere different. No pressure to open up or expectations. We start with presence, connection, and safety.

Horses meet you exactly where you are. They don’t judge or rush. They just show up which is often where the first layer of healing begins.

If you or someone you love is carrying more than they can say out loud, there’s space for you here. You don’t have to speak first, you just have to show up.

28/11/2025

You don’t have to talk before you’re ready. For many men opening up feels impossible at first. And that’s ok.

Healing doesn’t always start with words. Sometimes it begins with feeling- feeling grounded, feeling safe, and feeling connected to a horse that meets you exactly where you are.

In equine-assisted psychotherapy, we build that foundation first. If you’re ready to start (even quietly) I’m here.

📩 Message me to learn more or book a session.

24/11/2025

Strong doesn’t mean silent. 🤫 So many men (especially first responders, veterans, and those carrying heavy responsibility) believe that staying quiet is the “strong” thing to do.

But true strength is connection. It’s knowing when the load is too heavy to carry alone. It’s allowing yourself to reach out and let someone in.

You don’t have to stay silent and do life alone.

If you’re ready for a safe space to breathe, connect, and rebuild, I’m here.

📩 Message me to book a session or learn more about equine-assisted psychotherapy.

21/11/2025

Movember is more than a moustache, it’s a reminder that men’s mental health deserves space, support, and real conversations. So many men carry silent pressure: to stay strong, stay composed, stay in control.

As a former first responder and veteran, and now a psychotherapist, I’ve seen how heavy that expectation becomes and how powerful it is when men finally give themselves permission to slow down and seek support.

Whether it’s through equine-assisted psychotherapy, talk therapy, or opening up to someone you trust…
you don’t have to navigate it alone.

This month and every month, your mental health matters.

18/11/2025

Brushing a horse isn’t just for the sake of grooming it. Brushing is a moment of connection, acceptance, and awareness. When Blossom allows you to brush her, she’s offering trust. In equine-assisted psychotherapy, that trust becomes a mirror for how you show up with yourself.

It’s not about the horse. It’s about noticing what comes up in you… and allowing the horse’s calm presence to meet it. 🤎

If you’re curious about equine-assisted therapy or what this kind of session feels like, send me a message anytime.

15/11/2025

When we pause long enough to imagine the end of our life, something powerful happens.

The noise quiets.

Our true values rise to the surface.

If you’re unsure whether you’re living in alignment, ask yourself:

How do I want to be remembered?

The answer is often the compass you’ve been looking for.

- Martin
Gendron Equine Wellness
(Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy • ACT • Trauma-Informed Healing)

14/11/2025

When we lose sight of what matters, our mind and body tell us through stress, anxiety, and overwhelm.
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At Gendron Equine Wellness, we use experiential work with horses to help you reconnect with your values and yourself.

12/11/2025

When life feels heavy or unclear, it’s often because we’ve drifted from what truly matters.
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Out here, with the horses, we slow down enough to listen and remember who we are. 🐴

11/11/2025

09/11/2025

🚨 You’ve been trained to save lives - not to sit with your own pain. But your healing matters too.

🤎 You can start to heal when you give yourself permission to slow down, breathe, and make space for both.

07/11/2025

Share this with a first responder you know. 🤎

They’re often the ones holding everyone else together but even the strongest need time and space to heal.

Horses don’t care about rank or role; they respond to what’s real. And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need. A reminder that it’s safe to slow down, breathe, and heal.