Meet the Team
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She/Her
Mental Health Professional, Equine Specialist
Danielle Carlson, LMFT is a licensed therapist with 20 years of experience working with youth and horses. Danielle specializes in working the LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, people with anxiety, depression, building self-esteem & confidence, and animal-assisted therapy. Danielle also enjoys working with adult women who are seeking to recenter their lives to find renewed purpose and joy.
From the therapist’s mouth: “Welcome to my therapy practice. I have extensive experience helping clients explore gender and sexuality, as well as addressing depression, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, relationship issues, and family conflicts. My approach is to create an open and safe environment where clients can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
As a therapist, my goal is to work collaboratively with you to find solutions that work for you and help you discover your true potential in life. Using a variety of techniques and long-standing approaches with proven results, we will explore any behaviors and thoughts that might be holding you back from living your best life and finding meaning in everyday situations.
On a personal note, I have a passion for animals and care for two horses, two dogs, three cats, four rabbits, and over 25 chickens. I report for duty daily to these beloved animals, which brings joy and balance to my life.”
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She/Her
Equine Specialist
Madison is a dedicated horse trainer with a passion for teaching and building better people through safe horse experiences. With years of diverse teaching and learning experience, Madison enjoys working with clients of all ages in multiple settings. She has also assisted in therapeutic riding instruction and horsemanship programs to teach leadership skills to troubled youth. Madison is known for her enthusiasm, professionalism, and ability to motivate and communicate effectively with her clients. She is anchored to her core values of caring, respect, responsibility, honesty, and inclusion, and she believes horses hold the key to adhering to those values.
Our Equine Team
Titan
Birthdate: 1/1/2017
Birthplace: Nebraska
Breed: American Warmblood
Height: 17.2 hh
My best talent is: Standing on the pedestal
My favorite pastime is: Using my big lips to open gates
My favorite treat is: All of them!
Desi
Birthdate: 5/30/2018
Birthplace: Lino Lakes, MN
Breed: Thoroughbred
Height: 16.2 hh
My best talent is: Hugs
My favorite pastime is: Sunning in the grass
My favorite treat is: Purina Apple and Oat Flavored Horse Treats
Stanley
Birthdate: July 7, 2009
Birthplace: Minnesota
Breed: Arabian
Height: 15.1 hh
My best talent is: Tricks!
My favorite pastime is: Eating by friends blankets
My favorite treat is: Peppermints
Aspen
Birthdate: 06/16/2015
Birthplace: Minnesota
Breed: Thoroughbred
Height: 16.2 hh
My best talent is: Jumping!
My favorite pastime is: Napping with Desi
Our favorite treats are: MAC Muffins Horse Treats
Henry
Birthdate: 5/1/2013
Birthplace: Wisconsin
Breed: Quarter Horse
Height: 15 hh
My best talent is: kisses
My favorite pastime is: getting belly scratches
My favorite treat is: MAC Muffins Horse Treats
Ruby
Birthdate: 2014
Birthplace: Florida
Breed: Thoroughbred
Height: 15.3 hh
My best talent is: connecting with people
My favorite pastime is: Eating grass
My favorite treats are: Purina Nicker Makers Horse Treats and Peppermints
Grogu, Joobi, Apollo, and Toebeans
Birthdate: 2020, 2021, 2022
Birthplace: Minnesota
Breed: Silver Fox Rabbit, and cool cats
My best talent is: connecting with people
My favorite pastime is: napping
My favorite treats are: Carrots and cheeseballs
Bailey
Birthdate: 10/31/2009
Birthplace: Ohio
Breed: Thoroughbred
Height: 16.1 hh
My best talent is: Playing with water in the trough
My favorite pastime is: Eating wood posts
My favorite treats are: Peppermints!
Acorn
Birthdate: 2003
Birthplace: Minnesota
Breed: Miniature Horse
Height: 10 hh
My best talent is: Prancing
My favorite pastime is: Eating grass
My favorite treats are: German Horse Muffins
Penny
Birthdate: 6/19/2003
Birthplace: Minnesota
Breed: Miniature Horse
Height: 9 hh
My best talent is: Seeing through my forlock
My favorite pastime is: eating
Our favorite treats are: green grass
Bansky
Birthdate: 06/07/2008
Birthplace: West Virgina
Breed: Friesian Heritage
Height: 15.2 hh
My best talent is: Taking off Ziggy’s fly mask
My favorite pastime is: Playing tag with Boomer
Our favorite treats are: MAC Muffins Horse Treats
Murphy and Oberon
Birthdate: April 1, 207 and July 16, 2016
Birthplace: Minnesota
Breed: Golden Doodle
Height: pony size
My best talent is: Pouncing (Murphy) and Guarding the property (Oberon)
My favorite pastime is: Napping and going on walks
Our favorite treats are: anything with peanut butter!
Ziggy
Birthdate: 2016
Birthplace: Florida
Breed: Thoroughbred
Height: 16.1 hh
My best talent is: Playing with water
My favorite pastime is: Eating grass
My favorite treats are: Peppermints!