SIERRA ACRES EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING CENTRE - Rockwood, Ontario

Dominic Mitges

Working with Anne and the horses was an amazing experience. It allowed me to work through past hurts that were preventing me from moving forward in my life. Anne knew exactly the questions to ask to get me to dig deep within myself for the answers, making me aware of important qualities and abilities within myself that I had not previously been aware of. I feel like a weight has been lifted, and I am grateful for the confidence I now have as I move toward the future. Thank you Anne!

- Yolanda M.

Heather Moore

I have been very fortune to work both one on one with Anne and her herd and I have also participated in her workshop. I always come away having a great experience. She has given me new tools and skills to help me heal, grow and achieve my goals. Her knowledge and teaching skills along with her passion for horses makes for a wonderful combination.

Heather Robinson

Anne is incredibly compassionate and knowledgeable in her field. I'd highly recommend working with Anne for a truly unqiue and healing experience whether it's for team building, anxiety, PTSD and self-discovery. Loved it!

Monique Mark

I brought my team from the Wholesale Club to Sierracres looking for a team-building and leadership activity and hoping for a little bit of fun. Not only was everyone able to connect with each other and the horses, draw parallels between the activities we were doing and our work life, and grow as a leader…we had a lot of fun doing it! Anne and her team really went above and beyond to ensure that we were making the most of our time there and was very accommodating of our larger group. I would definitely recommend partnering with Sierracres if you’re looking for professional or personal development, a fun team-building activity, or simply an escape from the busy every-day world.

Jennifer Dunsmoor

Anne Porteous is amazing at what she does! Her credentials go well beyond what you may think and her services are so valuable and unique. She has an unique niche that everyone can benefit from exploring!!

Len

"As a mindful health care practitioner who has experienced and witnessed many therapeutic techniques on a variety of levels, I've been blown away by the soothing environment and collection of highly attuned horses which Anne has put together at Sierra Acres. When it comes to education, Anne is a "natural" which comes as no surprise considering she has taught nursing for many years. We learned that these prey animals are capable of reading us and knowing what we are feeling before we are even aware of what is going on within us on a mental and emotional level. I can certainly see how these powerful, non-judgmental animals help people overcome fear and develop confidence. Blessings to Anne and her team for continuing to help so many people with depression, anxiety, eating disorders and many other issues. I will not hesitate to refer patients to Anne's horse assisted counselling services. If you are looking for an enjoyable way of overcoming a challenge, I guarantee you that you will be very happy visiting Sierra Acres!"

Len Kiroplis,

Registered Physiotherapist

Andrea Christmas

This place is absolutely amazing! I enjoyed every minute. It was relaxing and really helped me connect with the horses and letting things “go” as a Nurse this gave me the opportunity to be able to join this herd and have them give me a feeling of safety and acceptance. I left feeling relaxed and will certainly go back again. I didn’t want to leave !

D Drake

Had a great time at Anne’s facility. It’s amazing how intuitive these majestic animals are and can pick up on the slightest emotion. Highly recommended for people struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD and other issues.