To The Core Equestrian – Amy Mawson – Pony

Join Amy Mawson of To The Core Equestrian & Wellness and her miniature horse, Katie, for a series of unique experiential learning programs at Ellis Nature Centre.

Amy is an equestrian coach and experiential learning facilitator who helps individuals of all ages develop greater body awareness and understanding of how nervous system responses influence learning, confidence, wellbeing, and performance. Through interactive activities with Katie, participants will explore self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, and personal growth in a supportive and engaging manner.


No horse experience is required. With morning and afternoon sessions available, pre-registration is encouraged, as spaces are limited for all programs.

Program Information:

Little Hooves: $35, ages 4-8, 30-40 minutes. A playful introduction to emotional awareness, confidence building, pony interaction, and an introduction to horsemanship.

Farm Strong: $45, ages 7-12, 40 minutes. This program encourages participants to explore resilience, teamwork, movement, leadership, and pony-assisted activities.

Women’s Wellness: $60, adults only, 60 minutes. Designed specifically for women, you will explore nervous system regulation, wellness tools, confidence, and a guided equine experience.

Choose your date and program:

Morning Sessions:

July 25, August 23, September 7

10:00am – Farm Strong: resilience, teamwork, movement, leadership, and pony assisted activities.

11:00am – Little Hooves – emotional awareness, confidence building, pony interaction, and an introduction to horsemanship. 

12:30pm – Women’s Wellness – nervous system regulation, wellness tools, confidence, and a guided equine experience.

Afternoon Sessions:

July 4, August 1, September 5

2:00pm – Little Hooves – emotional awareness, confidence building, pony interaction, and an introduction to horsemanship.

3:00pm – Farm Strong – resilience, teamwork, movement, leadership, and pony assisted activities.

4:00pm – Women’s Wellness – nervous system regulation, wellness tools, confidence, and a guided equine experience.

Please see below for our Facility Rental Rates. Send an email to INFO@ELLISNATURECENTRE.CA to book.

Facility Rental Rates

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note that for all of our events we require MINIMUM 48 HOURS NOTICE of a cancellation for a refund to be issued. If we are less than 48 hours away from an event and you are needing to cancel, please notify us so that we can offer your spot to someone else. Your payment for the event will then become a donation to Ellis Nature Centre. Thanks for your cooperation!

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