01/08/2025
Is your horse’s nervous system open to two-way conversation with you? Do they feel safe enough to listen and trust what you are asking of them?
Meet gorgeous Ronnie 🤍 he’s been at the retreat a little while now and everything about him has changed. His energy, his eyes, his softness, the way he looks at you, the actions he takes and his willingness to listen.
He’d been deemed uncooperative, dangerous by some and his owner was even told to euthanise him. He’s had a very difficult past but found his way into the loving and understanding arms of his amazing owner. They have been through such a journey in the last 18 months.
He was in a bad way when I met him - lost, lonely and on his last chance because he wasn’t coping. He has PSSM-1 and was struggling physically as well as emotionally and spiritually.
When he first came here, there was no connection there at all. He would tank off when being lead, or spending time with him in the barn when he was on a halter. He would reach his threshold, couldn’t cope and had to escape. Now, he chooses to be with you and even takes himself into the healing bay - previously stables/smaller spaces would trigger him.
He was so closed off, not open to connection or a shared conversation. He wasn’t connected to himself, so he couldn’t possibly connect with a human. He didn’t have the capacity to listen or learn because his nervous system was so focused on keeping him safe.
A horse’s world can change when they feel safe. It’s a pleasure and a joy to watch his relationship with his owner thrive. He no longer tanks off, he looks for conversation, connection and has become more curious. His physical movement has improved incredibly, watching him canter across the field full of happiness is one of the best feelings 🥰
If your horse is struggling, have you asked the harder and deeper questions about why? Please reach out if your horse needs help, they don’t need to struggle anymore 🐴❤️
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