ZM Heart Balance

10/04/2023

✨Trust Technique- Creative Reaction✨

In this video, I am doing Creative Reaction (one of the main principles of the Trust Technique) to help Cowboy reduce his thinking levels and to let go of any upset and un-peace he was holding. It was lovely to see his thinking levels reduce so quickly and to release tension he was holding rather easily too!

Creative reaction doesn’t just help an animal to let go of negative tension they are feeling but also to create a deeper, listening and authentic relationship.

It was interesting to see Shadow lie down and settle quickly in the field with Cowboy as well.

Bringing peace to yours and your animals life will really benefit in the long run. The trust and connection you will create for each other will be significant.💚

26/03/2023

A family friend of mine has always found things tough with mental health, leaving the house amongst other challenges.
Recently he’s started to come down to the stables just so he can have some time out the house, keep active with no pressure on having to do things. He has recently started to offer to help doing yard jobs and having close contact with the horses which he wouldn’t have done before!
It really helps him come out of his shell and he always feels good after being at the yard!

So proud of him! It’s also helping him to pick up other hobbies to help him keep occupied and happy and also to be more social.

21/03/2023

I’m pleased to announce that I have completed my Level 2 Certificate in Equine Facilitated Interactions/Learning!
I’m over the moon🥳 roll on May when I start the Diploma! I really feel like this is one of my life purposes🤗 can’t wait to start being able to help others who need and want it, help them to become better versions of themselves 💚

Equine Facilitated Learning is experiential learning approach that helps the development of life skills for education, in the professional world and personal goals with the guidance of horses through equine assisted activities!
If you’d like to know more or you or someone you know may be interested- do get in touch 😌 there’s no age limit for this, it can help anyone!

15/03/2023

What you feel and believe, you will behave accordingly. What you give out to the world, you will attract and receive! 💭

Manifest accordingly and peacefully and you will be able to become the best version of yourself 💚

05/03/2023

Life is an interesting journey- full of ups and downs.
Life is all about growing as a person, finding yourself. Cherishing the amazing times and learning from the uncomfortable ones.

Cease every moment and always find the next steps that benefits you to create the life you want and the person you want to become.
Set backs are there for us to learn, be grateful for them as they give us the knowledge to do better.

Find peace in yourself, connect deeply with what you want and you can manifest it!

03/03/2023

19/02/2023

Every step you take, every choice you make gets you a step closer to the life you want. You’re creating it everyday. Make every little choice count! 💚

02/02/2023

🕊️Mindfulness/ Present moment🕊️

Mindfulness and present moment is just as beneficial to animals as it is to us humans.

⭐️It’s a great way for animals to process and let go of things they are carrying emotionally.
⭐️Where their mind is in a non reactive state, they can see the world differently .
⭐️A great way to build and deepen their relationship with you.
⭐️They see you in a different light, they realise you help them bring calmness into their lives.
⭐️They learn that they don’t need to always be in a high thinking state

When you’re next with your animal and have a few minutes quiet, try getting present with your animal and see how they respond to it and you. I guarantee you, the more you do it with them, the more of a bond you’ll start to feel and see🤗 TIP- it helps to do it when they have their chill time so it’s easier for you to share the feeling of peace 💚

28/01/2023

-New Beginnings-

Here’s to new beginnings
Where we let our souls run free
Allow all that comes to you
It’s time for you to be

Appreciate what life has to offer
No matter how big or small
We must venture through this life
Grabbing opportunities lest we fall

This world is your oyster
Don’t ponder on your past
Create the life you deserve
Life goes past too fast

Here’s to new beginnings
Make the most of who you are
Allow yourself to flourish
You know you will go far
-ZM

23/01/2023

👏Mindful Monday👏

While on my walk this morning with Shadow, it was -5° and the park was empty. It got me thinking about life. Who I am today, who I used to be and all the obstacles and achievements along the way.

I’m greatful for the highs and especially the lows. They could have easily broken me but I fought through it and it’s certainly made me stronger and the person I am today!

I’m grateful for all the animals and humans who have been in my life, no matter the length of our journey together. They all taught me so much in their own way and because of them all, I have the knowledge and power I have today. I’m sure I will have a lot of other teachers and healers along the way 😊

I’m so grateful for the support system I have, a roof over my head, my dad and siblings and my animals❤️

Take a minute to be mindful. What are you happy about in life? What are you thankful for?

22/01/2023

⭐️Play⭐️

Horses playing is so important, no matter the age.
Play is believed to serve a variety of functions
-enhancing musculoskeletal and cardiovascular fitness
-simulating fighting and fleeing
-gaining knowledge of the environment
-learning communication skills
-building social relationships

In this video, you see 2 types of play.
1. Object play- contact and manipulation of another horse (animate object)
2. Locomotor- running, leaping, prancing

It’s always so fascinating watching horses play and how they communicate with each other and you really get to see their characters come out😊

21/01/2023

A little poem I wrote when I was 14, about the beautiful Horus I met whilst doing equine therapy at close by horse rescue.

Horus was and always will be a massive part of my life. He helped me heal from so much and taught me so much about being in the moment, really listening to not just him and his needs but my own as well.
Together we healed 💚

He was a true teacher and I’m so greatful our paths crossed when they did. I have no doubt in my mind that if I hadn’t of met him and the other horses at the sanctuary, I would be a completely different person today.