EAPD Coach and EFL Facilitator Specialist  Hannah McIntyre completed her coaches certification with EAL Canada, Higher Trails and Equus Alive.  She founded After the Rein Equine Assisted Wellness and is the President of the Board of Directors for With a Twist Ranch.  Hannah has over 12 years experience in human services and rehabilitation and has been involved with horses professionally for nearly 20 years.

Among her equine related roles was her previous position as Volunteer Coordinator and Herd Management Director for a nationally recognized horse rescue society that rehabilitated over 150 horses during Hannah's tenure.  During her time with this organization, Hannah learned that horses are not only our friends but healers as well.  For every horse she saw recover, she saw numerous people experience their own healing.  

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“Horses are extraordinarily intuitive, sensitive and observant creatures who always seek to exist in harmony and balance. As human beings we tend to gravitate away from this way of being.  Often without intention, we a pulled away from our peace and purpose.  Horses sense this.  They understand our emotions, intentions, character and imbalances better than we do.  They mirror our present state back to us and implore us seek a better way to be.

I do not do the work of healing.  Healing is the product of the horse and human partnership.  I am there to support the exchange, ask the questions and draw attention to the messages the horse is giving that help the person discover their own answers. It is a humbling and powerful process that is utterly unique to each participant."   

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Hannah is as passionate about people as she is about animals.  Her fondest desire is to see people achieving their dreams, living to their fullest potential and experiencing healing.  Hannah lives on the ranch with her husband, 3 of her 4 children and a multitude of beloved animals.

EAPD Coach and EFL Facilitator Specialist  Hannah McIntyre completed her coaches certification with EAL Canada, Higher Trails and Equus Alive.  She founded After the Rein Equine Assisted Wellness and is the President of the Board of Directors for With a Twist Ranch.  Hannah has over 12 years experience in human services and rehabilitation and has been involved with horses for over 30 years.

Among her equine related roles was her previous position as Volunteer Coordinator and Herd Management Director for a nationally recognized horse rescue society that rehabilitated over 150 horses during Hannah's tenure.  During her time with this organization, Hannah learned that horses are not only our friends but healers as well.  For every horse she saw recover, she saw numerous people experience their own healing.  

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“Horses are extraordinarily intuitive, sensitive and observant creatures who always seek to exist in harmony and balance. As human beings we tend to gravitate away from this way of being.  Often without intention, we a pulled away from our peace and purpose.  Horses sense this.  They understand our emotions, intentions, character and imbalances better than we do.  They mirror our present state back to us and implore us seek a better way to be.

I do not do the work of healing.  Healing is the product of the horse and human partnership.  I am there to support the exchange, ask the questions and draw attention to the messages the horse is giving that help the person discover their own answers. It is a humbling and powerful process that is utterly unique to each participant."   

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Hannah is as passionate about people as she is about animals.  Her fondest desire is to see people achieving their dreams, living to their fullest potential and experiencing healing.  Hannah lives on the ranch with her husband, 3 of her 4 children and a multitude of beloved animals.

Travis McIntyre

Director: Metis Relations, With a Twist Ranch

As a Metis man of Ojibwe descent, Travis brings an Indigenous voice to the Board of Directors.  He is passionate about the preservation of the Ojibwe Horses and the restoration of Indigenous culture and values.   Travis resides at With a Twist Ranch and works with Hannah, his wife, to oversee daily operations and care of the animals and grounds. 

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Shelley Mottershead

Director: Events and Volunteer Coordination, With a Twist Ranch and owner Off the Wall Oasis

EFL Specialist, Riding Coach and Equine First Aid Instructor

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Shelley and her team of volunteers have been vital to the establishment and future vision of With a Twist Ranch.  Shelley's dedication to her faith, humanity and horses has lead us to collaborate with her on achieving mutual vision.  She operates a multi-faceted Equine Program near Sherwood Park, Alberta.  

https://www.offthewalloasis.com

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Wendy Johnston

Director: Secretary Treasurer, With a Twist Ranch

Wendy is a skilled administrator who has invested countless hours in seeing the vision of With a Twist Ranch come to fruition.  Wendy formerly resided at the ranch and was integral in setting the foundation for what the ranch is to become.  She is not only valued for her professionalism but also for her love of people and animals, especially those in her own family. Wendy, Hannah's Mom, is a devoted and dedicated support to both Hannah and the vision of the ranch.  

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Heather Dayton

Director At Large, With a Twist Ranch and Owner of Silver Lining Support Services

Certified Life Coach

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Heather is an enthusiastic and dedicated life coach with several years experience working with trauma and addictions recovery.  She partners with us for group and private sessions as a secondary coach when needed.  She brings to the team a genuine heart, strong faith and passion for healing.  Heather serves a strong faith leader on the With a Twist Ranch team.