Abbey Gardens Paddock Pals

Abbey Gardens Paddock Pals The Abbey Gardens Paddock Pals are Maple, Sammy and Flapjack. Flapjack is a miniature Appaloosa with a big personality.

Maple and Sammy are Ojibwe Horses, considered critically endangered by Rare Breeds Canada, and are full brothers. Equine Assisted Learning is an experiential approach to teaching life skills using horses. Working with Abbey Gardens rare breed ponies teaches lessons that we can apply to our lives and retain far longer than sitting in ‘just another classroom'. Participants are empowered as they work

through group exercises with a focus on developing individual qualities while having fun. Abbey Gardens Pony Powered EAL program is founded on the Certified Building Block program, which is the first nationally recognized Equine Assisted Learning program. This Equine Assisted Learning program series was originally designed to facilitate the building of personal development skills, while ‘using horse sense’. Essential skills are the fundamental skills that make it possible to learn all others. They are enabling skills that help people participate fully in life. The effectiveness of the learning environment, the continuity of the service and the efficiency of the delivery method is why the Saskatchewan Horse Federation/Equine Canada nationally recognized and certified this unique and innovative Building Block Equine Assisted Learning program. Working together with our Lac La Croix ponies, participants will learn appropriate assertiveness, how to set boundaries, build strong communication skills and develop foundations for leadership. Unleash your potential with customized equine programming at Abbey Gardens.

Go Hawk!
01/31/2026

Go Hawk!

When Stacey Sather and her 12-year-old daughter, Caroline, purchased Wildcard, affectionately known as “Hawk,” in 2024, they didn’t just bring home a promising jumper, they brought home a living piece of equine history.

11/17/2025

Go Makwa!

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11/01/2025

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10/12/2025
Sam demonstrating again how good he is with little ones.
10/12/2025

Sam demonstrating again how good he is with little ones.

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10/01/2025

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Hope you will join us tomorrow between 11 am and 1 pm.
09/29/2025

Hope you will join us tomorrow between 11 am and 1 pm.

09/26/2025

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Maple has a new habit….
09/24/2025

Maple has a new habit….

Where’s Flapjack????
09/23/2025

Where’s Flapjack????

Hope to see you on Tuesday, September 30!
09/23/2025

Hope to see you on Tuesday, September 30!

We invite you to join us at Abbey Gardens on Sept 30th from 11am–1pm for a powerful day of reflection, learning, and connection with the rare Ojibwe Spirit Horses, Maple and Sammy! 🐴🧡🐴

Hear from children's author Heather O'Connor's new book, "Across the Ice: How We Saved the Ojibwe Horse”, her brand-new picture book about the exciting rescue and heartwarming return of the Ojibwe Spirit Horse to Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation (Lac La Croix First Nation).

Be sure to check out her first book "Runs With the Stars" which is a beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates the legacy of the Ojibwe Horses, the only Indigenous-bred horse in Canada!

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1012 Garden Gate Drive
Haliburton, ON
K0M1S0

Opening Hours

Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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705 754 4769

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