Our Story

Hi! My name is Cali, I work as an Equine Gestaltist/Cosmetologist and am the Founder of Conscious Effects. My gift is creating experiences and holding space for people while they process their feelings and thoughts. Guiding them in the process so they can move forward in their lives to be more congruent in themselves. Its often our ego that gets in the way of our true spirit. The horses work with me as an active partner, helping me unlock people’s full potential. Once we become more whole within ourselves we become more fulfilled and content. Our horses are our family alongside our two little boys, Hudson and Beckham. Horses bring so much positivity into our lives and have so much to teach us. I stand by them and am enjoying the journey they take us on.

Hi, My name is Slim, I have been around horses my whole life and love the process of working with them from start to finish. I work as a professional Pick Up man. I enjoy starting and finishing all of our own colts. Our horses are like family and are very versatile and grounded. Working from all areas including the rodeo arena, ranch and programs with people. I look forward to continuing working on horses to get them ready for others and myself to enjoy in whichever field they choose.


Slim and I live with our two son’s Hudson & Beckham at our cozy home south of Maple Creek. We raise horses and enjoy helping my parents on the family ranch. We are grateful to be able to work and create full time from our home. This has been a goal in both our visions for a long time. Raising our boys has been the biggest gift and experience for us. We love watching them grow and supporting them in what they enjoy. They have been big helpers in creating and delivering our Kid programs, helping us to think like a kid and giving us honest feedback when needed. We travel across Canada as a family with our horses for Slim to work as a Pick Up Man with Macza Pro Rodeo and Bar C5. The kids love our adventures and I love watching Slim in unison with the horses. It is a big accomplishment for the horses to go from babies to the big show with the responsibility of picking up. Every year we have new up and comers that are ready to join the A team to get the experience to add to their resume. My training in Gestalt has been a huge benefit to our success with horses, being able to gain more perspective and awareness. We are always learning and practicing to become a better horseman and person, as you may know, that is a never ending journey. We are so grateful to be able to have horses in our lives and bring different experiences to others to spread the joy and give back.

If you are looking for a horse to bring into your life as a companion, working or pleasure horse, contact us. We are constantly working with our young stuff as they grow up and each horse has a different path. Reach out and we will see if we have a horse for you.


Our Growing Journey

Our horses have always been our best friends and through rodeo brought us together. They continue bringing us closer, helping us grow through daily lessons. We find raising children and horses is much the same as far as constant self awareness and balancing between nurturing and boundaries. I am very grateful for the way our life is always changing and guiding us. The biggest lesson I have learned and continue to learn is that the love you have for yourself (spirit) will transform your whole life! Love is a rippling effect. It starts with yourself, growing like a garden. Blossoming the more you nurture and water it, pruning when needed. Horses are the most efficient and honest teachers for self awareness. I am honored to have my gestalt training to work with horses and deepen people’s healing processes. Slim and I are very passionate and determined in life. We are grateful for what we have learned and enjoy being present in the process as we continue to unravel our full potential!

Our Horses

Most of our horses have been with us since babies. The connection and relationship we have with them is like family. Our trust and communication with them continues to evolve, allowing us to understand and meet their individual needs. This connection will assist me in the Equine Gestalt work to readily communicate what our horses are trying to express.  The lifestyle we provide for our horses through rodeo and ranching provides them with a wealth of experiences, making them ideal for clients to work with and or ride.  They are full of love and respect and are ready to serve and heal.

 
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Barn Name: Rosie

Registered Name: SUGARSWEETROSIE
Born: May 9/2011

Rosie is our toughest, most observant mare. She has grown into the alpha mare. We bought her as a weanling from my brother-in-law, she is out of our family Stud “THE SUGAR TREE” who has passed. She is a beautiful buckskin mare that is very honest and gives you her whole heart. She is a horse that calls your bluff when you are not consistent or clear in what you are asking. She has taught my husband to be more gentle, clear and patient with his training when she was younger. Rosie is also a highly skilled pick-up horse and used to work with my husband in the rodeo arena and help on the family ranch. Rosie is a great healing partner, she watches closely and helps people balance their energies while pulling the negative energy off of them. She strives for congruence in the human. She has suffered an injury and is now stepping into the next part of her life of being a mom. We are in love with her latest colt, “Lizzard” who is a beautiful buckskin stud colt that resembles his mom in many ways.

Barn Name: Lizzard

Registered Name: SC HECKOFASUGARTREE
Born: April 28/2022

Lizzard is our first foal out of our mare Rosie and Beierbach’s Beautiful palomino stud “RNJ HECKOFAFRENCHMAN.” He is such a handsome big fella and has a curious yet distant personality so far just like his mom did. We look forward to watching him grow up and show us who he is and what he likes. He loves to play and cause mischief.

Barn Name: Eddie

Registered Name: TYPICAL EDDIE
Born: May 8, 2014

Eddie is our prince. He is the first horse Slim and I raised together. Eddie is the son and only offspring of our old bay mare, “Moolah”.  Eddie’s dad was our old stud “THE SUGAR TREE” who has passed on. Rosie and Sophia are both half siblings to Eddie, all out of Sugar. I call him our gift horse from above, as he is the perfect fit for our family. He is named after my late Grandpa, Ed Yarshenko, as he had originally brought the racing quarter horse “THE OLD OAK TREE” bloodlines up from the states in the late 60’s. After Eddie’s birth we tried to get Moolah bred again for the next 4 years and could not, we then learned that her original owner tried as well and had no luck, another reason why he is such a gift! He has always been an old soul that’s wise beyond his years. He was the easiest horse my husband ever started, and he gets along with everyone in the herd. He stands up for himself but doesn’t cause any drama. We can always count on Eddie to be the same authentic self he is (steady Eddie) , no matter what we ask of him. I am grateful to have such a confident loving horse like Eddie in our herd. I enjoy barrel racing on him and he is a back up pickup horse for Slim. He has such a big motor, it feels so cool! I love how he can run barrels and then put his head down and let the kids ride him. He is so versatile. He is a horse we put guests on to ride and he babysits them.

BARN NAME: SOPHIA

Registered Name: SUGARS SOPHIA GRACE
Born : May 20, 2010

Sophia is a kind, loyal and competitive mare that we raised. She is a full sister to “Rosie” the buckskin, and half sister to “Eddie” the grey gelding. We started and sold Sophia as a 3 year old thinking we had enough horses. We bought her back as an 8 year old for Slim, and they went right to work picking up. Her spirit had not changed, she is so kind and willing. She has done some healing work with clients but is mainly a working horse. Guests also ride Sophia at the retreat. I love riding her ranching as she feels so strong pulling calves at branding. Beckham is in love with her and I feel she will be his mount when he gets bigger. She is for sure one of our most reliable horses, we are so grateful for her and are going to see if we can breed her this spring!

 

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BARN NAME: POGO

Registered Name: MM COGDELL SUNFROST
Born: May 6, 2011

Pogo is Slim’s main Pick Up Horse. He is like the big dog that thinks he is little and wants to sit on your lap. My dad “Chuck Yarshenko” bought him from the NAERIC Barrels Of Cash Sale in Brandon, Manitoba. He was a tiny colt that dad bought for less then a meal out for our family. Dad dropped him off at Slim and I’s place as a barrel prospect , now he is 1400 pounds and a warrior Pickup Horse. Pogo and Rosie grew up together and are the same age. He has a very friendly caring spirit. He is the oldest gelding on the place , therefore he is the boss without a question. He protects his herd as well as his family “us.” The older Pogo gets the more chill he gets. He helps us with our events, supporting people with his big friendly presence and has recently blown us away with his offerings in the Equine Gestalt work with clients.

 

BARN NAME: Pretty

Born : 2002

We bought Pretty in the summer of 2021 for the kids. Pretty is a horse that works amazing but doesn’t give it to the kids, they have to work for it. Beckham and his spirit really connected with her. He has no fear with her and they do all sorts of things together. She keeps up all day with the big horses and I am so grateful we have her, she is our babysitter for Beckham.

BARN NAME: Hawk

Registered Name: CROSS BAR MIDNIGHT
Born: May 18, 2019

Hawk I picked up at the Cross Bar Production Sale in Swift Current, SK as a weanling. He was the high seller and I had to have him. He has really grown up into a beautiful black gelding. Slim has worked pasture with him and slacks at rodeos. He is a very hard working, loyal horse. He will be in the pickup string next year and we are so excited to see what he is capable of.

 

BARN NAME: dallas

Registered Name: DNA SKIPIOS TINY JET
Born: May 10, 2015

We bought Dallas as a weanling from DNA Quarter Horses. We seen a picture of her on Facebook and thought she looked like a nice little filly. Alanna had done a lot of ground work with her as a baby so she was really quiet when we got her and still shows that nature. She was one of our main horses to help with the Long Term Care Program , where 8 senior residents that suffered from mild to medium dementia came out to our place to engage with the horses once a week for 2 hours for 6 weeks. Dallas stood so quiet and brought her energy down so low to help soothe the residents. She was only 4 years old at that time. I am very grateful for her and the support she gives to us. Slim has picked up on her and she works! She is athletic, tough and caring. She has become one of my rock star healing partners. She always blows me away as she embodies the work and the pain the client is dealing with. The guests love riding her at the Healing Hills Retreat, and the kids also felt really safe with her at our Kids program. We are so grateful for her commitment and what she offers. She is the horse we put the judges and the rodeo queens on when they need a horse at the rodeo. We got Dallas bred this Spring to “An Awsome Force.” We cant wait to meet her precious baby, she is going to be a great mom!

 

BARN NAME: Sonic

Registered Name: CAPTAIN FINAL CORONA
Born: May 19, 2023

Sonic we bought from a friend, Justin Miller as a weanling. He is off his stud, VP FINAL CORONA and his mare, MJ CAPTAINS LENA. He is adorable and looks really athletic. We are in the process of getting to know him as he settles in.

BARN NAME: Moolah

Registered Name: Typical Rebel
Born: May 18, 1999

Moolah is the senior of our herd and Mother to “Eddie” and has been around the longest. Slim and I bought Moolah off my dad for a broodmare because of past injuries and her loss of interest in the barrel racing arena. She picked up with Slim for a short time until her injury flared up. She is now Hudson’s main mount for riding and ranching, she has built his confidence up and showed him riding can be really fun. She is also the most trustworthy and loyal horse for our Kids Horse Camp and the guests at the Healing Hills Retreat. She plays the grandma role to any foals we have around the place, keeping them safe and in line.

BARN NAME: Chip

Registered Name: Cross Bar Bueno
Born: June 15, 2018

When I was pregnant with our first son Hudson, my dad bought him a colt from the Cross Bar Production Sale, in Swift Current, SK. He was an adorable little chestnut and his dad was a beautiful bald face. The colt ended up colicing and dying the first month we owned him. Dad and I went back to the same sale 4 years later to get more colts off that same stud. We learned from the owner that the stud had died and there were no colts off him at the sale we were at. He said he had some long yearlings out of that stud, at his house. Two weeks later Slim, Dad, Hudson and I traveled 5 hours to his place and brought home “Chip.” We looked and looked but I felt pulled toward him, I do not question my gut anymore. We are excited to have him in our family. He is a very energetic, athletic horse that is very tough. He is an all day horse with a lot of speed! He is a proven Proffesional Pickup Horse and now learning the barrel pattern which only took 2 weeks because of his willingness, foundation and intelligence. During his whole 5 year old season picking up, he never took a wrong step. The announcers would comment and laugh about Slim on his pony when he rode into the arena on Chip. The thing is Chip didn’t know he was small. He has a huge heart and seems to know how to go with the bucking horse and negotiate to get them to do what is needed. I love watching Slim and him as they are so united. He was not an easy horse to start and I am so grateful for Slim and Chips efforts to get where they are now. We both love Chip!

BARN NAME: Cowboy Ninja

Born: June 2020

Cowboy Ninja was a surprise just like many things in 2020. Her mom “Yang” (a mare we sold in 2023), accidentally got bred to one of my dads bucking horse studs as a yearling. So here she is now, the mustang looking cow horse offspring! The kids love Cowboy Ninja and took pride in naming her. Slim has started her and said she is the nicest horse he has started, so chill and so eager to learn and please. She loves to work and meets him at the gate. Long days do not scare her or wear her out. She is loyal, willing and expressive.

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BARN NAME: Lady

Registered Name: Cross Bar Cali
Born: May 2, 2019

Lady of course caught my eye because of her beauty and grace (hence her name).  She was my second pick for Slim as he likes a big horse. I had never bid on a horse at an auction till I had just bought “Hawk.” I panicked and didn’t put my hand up for Lady. My dad ended up bidding for her (very sneaky that I didn’t even know, sitting right beside him) I felt dumb that I didn’t raise my hand as soon as they closed the gate behind her. I then realized dad was the buyer. Before we left the auction, I had bought her off dad. She has since been started and done ranch work, she is so light in the mouth and is a people pleaser, we love her!

 

Happy Clients

Testimonials

When I first signed up for the Wildly Conscious Retreat I honestly didn't know what to expect.  But the whole weekend surpassed anything I could have hoped for. I was wrapped in understanding, hope, forgiveness and strength from the time I got there till the final goodbyes on Sunday.  I met and shared with an amazing group of people about my past and fears, but also began a journey of healing, hope and forgiveness with them as well. I have never felt so supported and loved in such a safe environment before.  My road to healing may be a rocky one but with the help of Carly and Cali and their equine partners, I have started my journey of healing.

Megan B | Consul, Saskatchewan

Cali is a gift to both humans and horses. Her healing horses are a reflection of her.

Julie N | Seattle, Washington

Cali is a wildly calm and centered coach. She has an amazing capacity to facilitate healing and growth while holding a safe space. She allowed me to sit with and work through vulnerability and "not enoughness" and fear as a mother.

Amy M | Carstairs, Alberta

Cali is a strong, patient, kind and inspirational coach. She stands by your side and helps you through the tough issues with confidence and grace.

Amy P | Rochester, Alberta

I had a wonderful opportunity to be coached by Cali. Her gentle approach and support allowed me to explore my life long blockage of not allowing happiness and self care into my life. With her coaching I was able to feel into the life long effects of not allowing love into my life and she allowed me to envision how my life can look like if I allow love and happiness and how to live my life authentically with an open heart from a place of happiness. After working with Cali I feel more capable of living my life through the lense of self love and happiness, I am able to work on a new loving vision of my life.

Heather B | Carstairs, Alberta

Cali is a very genuine down to earth individual that is amazing to work with. She is easy to talk to and comfortable to be around. I felt very at ease and safe when working together. As I was talking I felt listened to and her sincerity of what i had going on. She is very compassionate about each individual, and takes her time through the process. It was an outstanding experience.

Justine B | Chicago, Illinois

Cali has a natural ability to sit in uninhibited presence with her client. allowing her to meet them at their level. She is patient, gentle, and smart in her coaching style.

Carly J | Bozeman, Montana

Cali is such a soft, gracious coach. She is fully present with her clients and provides a large net of safety and security in which to do the work. Any clients would be lucky to work with her.

Devon C | Denver, Colorado

Cali shows up for you with an open heart. She is clear, understanding and grounded, allowing you to fully express your truth with genuine support and guidance. Cali is an exceptional coach and women.

Maggie M | Denver, Colorado

 

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