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In the quiet paddocks of her 22.5-acre farm, Lyndsey McKeown<\/strong> offers a therapeutic experience that is deeply personal and grounded in nature.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Instead of sitting across from a therapist in a clinical setting, her clients interact with miniature donkeys, spend time with retired racehorses, or share reflective moments with Trillium, a retired Toronto Police Service Clydesdale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These animal-assisted therapy sessions provide a unique way for clients to process emotions, rebuild trust and heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McKeown works with The Trauma Centre<\/a>, an organization based in Sharon, Ont., specializing in mental health services for individuals affected by trauma. From her clinical office in Sharon \u2013 a village within East Gwillimbury, just 48 km north of Toronto \u2013 and on her farm in nearby Whitchurch-Stouffville, she provides therapy to first responders, military veterans and others burdened by experiences too heavy for words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lyndsey McKeown <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Toronto\u00a0Police Service Mounted Unit\u00a0police horses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A donkey on the farm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSometimes what first responders see or hear can\u2019t be conveyed verbally,\u201d McKeown explains. \u201cEquine therapy provides a gentler way to process the emotional impact of those events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rural setting plays a vital role in her work. The open space and connection to nature allow clients to feel safer and more grounded than they might in a traditional clinical environment. \u201cIt\u2019s like opening a box with something scary inside,\u201d McKeown says. \u201cOn the farm, it feels more manageable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Lyndsey McKeown with one of her horses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Horses and donkeys offer something unique: an unspoken connection that fosters trust, emotional regulation and healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McKeown\u2019s practice is deeply rooted in her education at York University, where she earned a bachelor of social work<\/a> and a master's of social work<\/a> and developed a foundation in anti-oppressive practice, trauma-informed care and critical thinking. \u201cYork\u2019s focus on social justice and client-centred approaches prepared me to think outside the box,\u201d McKeown says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During her studies, she encountered an article on \u201cholding and bearing witness\u201d \u2013 a concept that continues to resonate in her work today. \u201cThe horses and farm offer this daily,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it\u2019s the animals themselves that bring a unique dynamic to her sessions. Each horse and donkey on the farm has its own story \u2013 many are retired from demanding careers or were rescued from neglectful situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clients often connect with these shared experiences of resilience and renewal. Trillium, affectionately known as \u201cTrilly,\u201d is one such example. A former mounted police horse with a towering presence yet gentle demeanour, Trillium has become an integral part of McKeown\u2019s practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTrilly teaches us that we can hold dualities \u2013 we can be strong yet vulnerable, sad yet hopeful,\u201d McKeown says. Exceptionally attuned to human emotions, Trillium provides immediate feedback through her behaviour, helping clients confront fears and establish trust in ways that traditional therapy might not achieve as effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The miniature donkeys also play a surprising role in therapy sessions. McKeown recounts one instance where a first responder struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) found solace in their playful antics.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Clients find comfort in the quiet presence of the animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Interaction with the horses facilitates healing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

During sessions, the donkeys repeatedly nudged his feet \u2013 a behaviour that eventually led to the discovery of a somatic memory tied to a traumatic call involving cold water and an injured victim. \u201cThat breakthrough would not have happened in a formal clinical setting,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another client \u2013 a young university student who had disengaged from traditional therapy \u2013 found comfort in the quiet presence of a donkey who rested its head on her lap during sessions. Over time, this non-verbal connection helped her regain confidence and return to her studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McKeown\u2019s approach emphasizes relational healing \u2013 rebuilding trust and resilience through positive interactions with animals. Many trauma survivors have experienced ruptured attachments; working with horses provides corrective experiences that help restore those connections in their personal lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As demands on first responders continue to grow, McKeown sees equine therapy as an evolving field with immense potential for mental health support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHorses are our partners in healing,\u201d she says. \u201cThey meet us where we are \u2013 with unconditional care, acceptance and no judgment \u2013 helping us to find our way forward.\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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