I’ve worked with many horses over the years, with surprising results. Performing healing, both in person and remotely, with physical, emotional and psychological issues. Every horse is unique, with their own personality and story to tell. I’ve encountered some real characters along the way.
One rescue, was a dappled grey horse, with skin issues; isolative and aloof. She seemed very depressed and wouldn’t interact with people or other horses. After a few days of remote healing, she transformed. She began to run and roll around. Within a week, she was a different horse. Her skin also cleared up.
On another occasion, as I attended a barn to perform healing, I was instantly greeted by a loud male voice, with a cockney accent that said, “I know all about people, I do. I can tell you a thing or two about what you lot get up to, I can.” It was the male horse standing in front of me. Looking straight at me. He couldn’t wait to communicate with someone who could actually hear him. He was so excited, he told me all about his days as a highwayman’s horse in the 17th century, and his escapades in the countryside around greater London. His owner wore a black cape, a mask and donned a hand gun. He was very proud of this lifetime. He had so much fun and learnt so much about humans. He shared his memories of the upper and middle classes in their stage coaches, debauching and getting up to all manner of things in the countryside. He was hilarious and a very happy, interesting horse.
In the same barn, tucked quietly away in a stall, I found a beautiful palomino pony. She stood, head hanging low, almost invisible, but for her strikingly beautiful, golden coat. I spent time giving healing, sandwiching her broken heart, as she dreamt of ‘her Charlotte’. She shared memories of her younger years and told me her story. She’d been the apple of Charlotte’s eye. Loved and doted upon. Until one day, Charlotte’s father appeared, and shattered her world. For her twelfth birthday, he gifted Charlotte a new horse. Discarded and replaced, although at only twelve, she understood that Charlotte didn’t really have a choice, so there was absolutely no blame, just a deep sadness and longing. she shared how she had almost ended up in the meat trade and somehow found her way to her current owner. Although she got to spend time with the other horses in the barn, had a space to roam and was well cared for, she spent her days dreaming of ‘her Charlotte’ and the life that was, longing for that time again.
I’ve also encountered horses who describe themselves as ‘jumpers’ and feel a need to be jumping and doing what their spirit desires. These horses are acutely aware of their ancestry and life mission. They say, “It’s in their blood.” Some yearn for a foal, to keep the family line going and are acutely aware of their breeding, but not all are jumpers, thoroughbreds, or want a foal. They all have their own story and life purpose, just as we humans do. It is responsible ownership to understand their needs and help them fulfil these, where possible. Some horses have complex needs, and others are just happy to eat hay. Knowing which, is the duty of any owner.
One of the hardest aspects of working with animals, is encountering owners who have little or no regard for their sentience. It’s great when you meet an owner who cares and wants their animal to be happy. It’s a blessing to work with those special people, who believe their animal has a purpose and will commit to helping them where they can. Those who will go beyond themselves, to help their animal feel fulfilled. One thing about horses, is that they are special, and do have needs that can be demanding, but that’s what makes them so rewarding, because they are so intelligent and aware.
I’ve encountered some sad and some very happy, fun stories. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt, is that horses are so switched on. I’ve loved them my whole life and have a great respect for them, as they do command this. They will not be taken for a fool and you have to earn their trust. You have to get to know their unique idiosyncrasies. With love and the right care, they can develop unshakable bonds with their human. They understand everything we do and say, along with being highly psychic. They can read our thoughts, feelings and emotions; so be aware. They sense you before you arrive! They are highly sentient, can see your aura and read your consciousness. They instinctively know the bad in others and can equally, see the good. They can weigh you up in a snap.
We so, do not understand them. Each one is unique and some are more tuned in than others. Some are more sentient and aware, but never underestimate a horse! I am honoured to work with such amazing creatures that never fail to impress and surprise. Just know, if you have a horse, or any other animal, they found you, and will be teaching you some important lessons! They are your healer, teacher and guide.
If you want to understand your animal, know its special purpose with you in this lifetime, or help it in any way, through healing or animal communications, please get in touch. I’ve worked with many different animals over the years and constantly see how amazing Reiki can be. Work is usually performed remotely, but can be delivered in person, where distance allows. Animal communications, healing and spiritual readings available. Please contact for details.