Poppy's Haven

09/05/2026

We are honoured by the wide interest and sharing of our programs, which only highlights the need.

As noted by Can Praxis, well established programs based on research ‘do much more than just spend time with horses. It is the In-depth group work and highly qualified facilitators and therapists that make these in person, multi day programs successful.’

08/19/2026

Tuesdays are for Maygan and Poppy. Sometimes you capture the most beautiful moment and you just have to share 🐴❤️

08/18/2026

It is an honour to serve our veterans and first responders in this way. While Facebook does not allow us to post direct news articles, you can find the link below to Scott Miller’s CTV news article and interview here at Poppy’s Haven.

Please share as we continue to expand both awareness and our programming for first responders, veterans, and their families. 🐴❤️

08/18/2026

https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/first-responders-raising-money-and-awareness-about-lack-of-ptsd-supports-in-ontario/

Chris Fedorko didn’t really think that hanging out with a horse would help him with his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but it has.

08/18/2026

It is an honour to be able to support and serve our veterans and first responders in this way. 🐴❤️

For those who missed the news this evening, the article and link to the news video is below.

Chris Fedorko didn’t really think that hanging out with a horse would help him with his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), but it has.

08/18/2026

It was a privilege to have Scott out this morning to help raise awareness for the need to increase support for our first responders and veterans. 

08/17/2026

This morning, the Newfoundland Ponies welcomed Councillor Liz Petrie, CTV‘s Scott Miller, OPP Constable Chris Fedorko, and Veteran Mark Morse to help increase the awareness of Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy programs for first responders and veterans with PTSD. Watch CTV news this evening at 6:00 PM for the full interviews. 🐴❤️🐴

08/14/2026

Following up from last week’s video on the research on First Responders and PTSD. 🐴❤️

“Spending time with the horses helped me control my anxiety” 🐴❤️