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Supporting the mind, body, and spirit of animals and humans
Welcome to Balanced Equation!
With over four decades of experience
with horses,
Heather McNeil is living her dream working with people, their equine partners and other animal friends to develop deeper bonds and fulfilling relationships that lead to trust, confidence, improved communication and meaningful partnerships.
About Heather...
A self-described introvert, Heather is authentic, highly intuitive, warm and fun. Born loving all creatures great and small, she has always had a special connection to horses that has only deepened over time.
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Heather holds multiple degrees; Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Infectious Diseases. During her years as a research scientist, honing her skills to be a good observer, Heather changed her professional trajectory after observing that something was missing from the life path she had chosen --a freedom she had known working with horses and the meaningful connection felt in the bonded partnerships that allowed her to teach and show successfully.
In 2003, in what Heather calls a "divine intervention", she met her mentor, Larry Stewart, who introduced her to Parelli Natural Horsemanship. Later, in 2008, while advancing on her Parelli training, she would next meet Loesje Jacob, an extraordinary mentor, teacher, and medicine woman. Meeting Loesje opened another door that would pair Heather's scientific background with a complementary form of medicine that facilitates communication with the body's own innate healing wisdom.
Wellington County, Ontario, Canada | 519-993-4245‬ | mcneil.heather@gmail.com
As a field instructor, Heather has the knowledge and experience to help you navigate and accelerate your progress as you study the program. Learn more about Parelli Natural Horsemanship here.
$110/hour*
What is
Parelli Natural Horsemanship?
Simply stated, Parelli Natural Horsemanship is a natural approach to horse training. It is the habits and skills that you and your horse need to become partners.
This is a home study program that allows anyone to learn to communicate with their horse(s) and achieve incredible results outside of structured lesson time.
Parelli Natural Horsemanship is based on relationship, understanding, communication and trust --using love, language, and leadership in equal doses.
*Serving Wellington County on site or at your location. Price does not include taxes or mileage.
$125/hour*
Heather specializes in helping horses and other animals, including humans, through an energy-based practice that works on the premise that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. When the communication between the body’s systems becomes disrupted it can affect our physical, emotional, or mental well-being. This practice aims to restore the body’s communication and balance by using safe, non-invasive, and effective techniques.
Integrating specific methodology along with intuition, Heather will guide you towards re-synchronizing the body’s energy systems to operate as nature intended to address physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.​​
This intuitive energy-based practice aims to create harmony between the physical, mental, emotional, and energetic aspects of the body. It is a holistic approach that uses a system of protocols and charts to communicate with the body’s subconscious to identify areas of imbalance or stress in order to address the person as a whole, rather than just focusing on symptoms.
*Serving Wellington County on site or at your location. Remote sessions available. Price does not include taxes or mileage.
Learning and using the language of Parelli Natural Horsemanship in conjunction with Intuitive Energy Work, Heather will facilitate a transformational inner journey with a horse(s) as your guide.​
Each Cimarron Meditation Circle lasts 90 minutes and begins with a brief overview of what to expect and how to engage with the horses during the meditation. The guided meditation itself lasts approximately 60 minutes, followed by a tradition of sharing a bite to eat with our team. We always prepare plenty of food and invite you to stay, enjoy the refreshments, and share your experience.
In loving memory of two amazing partners.
May they continue to guide me on my journey.
Rufus(2005-2021)
Bubbles(1986-2019)