SPIRIT'S WHISPER
RANCH
"When our heart speaks AND we listen, then we can find our true self."
Personal experience of the life-saving and life-enhancing impact of horses on her own life
motivated Kristi to establish Spirit's Whisper Ranch (SWR) in 2009.
SWR, a healing oasis, is a unique space designed specifically to provide a high level
of care, healing and growth opportunities for horses and humans.
Kristi brings a wealth of skills, life experiences and diversified trainings to SWR from her
accomplishments as an international athlete, a well-respected police officer and police trainer,
and a certified horse specialist practitioner. She is committed to the highest level of
integrity and excellence in all she does.
At the heart of Spirit's Whisper Ranch is her desire to promote wellness, healing and growth
opportunities for all.
Meet Kristi
Kristi embraces challenge
with courage, and considers
learning and personal-discovery
to be an ongoing,
life-long journey.
Kristi's passion for rowing developed in her early teen years and led to a wide range of opportunities and experiences.
From her introduction to The Henley (a world-renowned regatta in Ontario, Canada) as a novice rower, to winning gold medals at The Henley and later at The World Police and Fire Games in Melbourne, Australia and Calgary, Canada, Kristi developed focus,
self-discipline, and commitment.
She competed in Singles, Pairs, Doubles, Fours, Eights, plus ergometer competitions.
Participating in a fundraiser bus-pull inspired a new passion ~
Tug-of-War! Kristi joined and pulled with the Waterloo Regional Police Men's Tug-of-War team, making her the first female to pull in the Ontario Tug-of-War League. This passion eventually led Kristi to compete in The Tug-Of-War World Championships in Slaharan, Netherlands, and to her recognition as the first female puller inducted into the Canadian Tug-Of-War Hall of Fame.
A dedicated Police Officer and Police Trainer for near 20 years,
Kristi excelled in and was passionate about her loved career.
She explored and specialized in areas of police service, took a variety of trainings, courses, and workshops throughout North America, and earned numerous diverse instructor qualifications.
Kristi is well-versed in researching, creating, and presenting reality-based experiences and instructional workshops, lectures, and conferences.
Kristi was able to combine her love of sport and policing when she was selected to be a member of the security team for the
1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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In 2008 Kristi heard and responded to the call of a horse named Spirit. As she followed her heart and took a leap of faith, Kristi followed
her horse and discovered a different and unique way to be of service.
This new direction of study and focus, has led Kristi to a variety
of trainings and certifications regarding animals, healing and trauma.
She understands and trusts the depth and power of the horse-human connection. Horse-Guided Learning allows the truth and wisdom of the horse to lead us home to self.
Spirit's Whisper Ranch
was created to be a safe space,
dedicated to helping people help themselves,
when they choose positive change in their life.
Kristi wishes everyone could experience
the unconditional love and empowerment
that comes from
Standing-6-Feet-Strong,
alongside a horse partner.
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An effective instructor, coach, facilitator and mentor, Kristi encourages and challenges individuals and groups, to have the courage to be their authentic selves and to live with integrity.
