Equine Assisted Learning (E.A.L.) - Meet The Team

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Ellen has been passionate about horses her whole life. She started riding as a child and was involved in the 4-H youth program. As an adult she has shown horses competitively in many disciplines and was also a leader in the 4-H program for a number of years. Ellen was a certified western riding coach for over 10 years, instructing both youth and adults. and brings her professionalism and valuable acquired knowledge to the Sabre Equine Learning Centre. Ellen is a certified Equine Therapist specializing in alignment, accupressure and massage therapy for horses. Together with her partner, they own and have operated Sabre Quarter Horse Ranch, a breeding and training facility for registered quarter horses for 3 0 years. Ellen received her Level I Equine-Assisted Learning Certification through Cartier Equine Center in Prince Albert, SK.

Leanne is a registered social worker who has been involved in various positions with human services for the past 15 years, and a First Nation Lands Administrator for 11 of these years . Leanne brings her education and experience working with youth and adults including those with physical and mental challenges to the Sabre Equine Learning Centre.  Leanne lives with her husband and two children on the Chacachas First Nation north of Whitewood, SK. Leanne and her husband continue her family’s ranching lifestyle; she is the fourth generation involved with cattle and horses in southern Saskatchewan.  Leanne ’s commitment to improving rural services and service delivery through innovative programs such as EAL has provided her an opportunity to be a large part of the development of the Sabre Equine Learning Centre ’s programming. She is currently pursuing her Masters of Social Work.

.Sherry Bergman born in Birtle, Manitoba. Sherry was educated in Leicestershire, England. Her main career has been in cosmetology for 28 years. Sherry enjoys meeting and socializing with new people. Sherry's love of horses led to her involvement with Sabre Quarter Horse Ranch & Equine Learning Centre . She enjoys learning new things and the Equine-Assisted Learning program was just the program she was looking for in a new and exciting challenge. Sherry is also interested in dog training, and owns several horses on her farm where she lives with her husband just East of Stockholm, SK. She is a member of the local lions club, cross country ski club and dinner theatre group . Sherry holds tickets in St Johns OHS First Aid, CPR level C and AED 1.

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