Sometimes magic arrives when we least expect it. โจ๏ธ๐โจ
A childโs trust and pure heart open the door to a wondrous world, where even a horse in the darkness becomes a guide of light. ๐ด๐ซ
This meeting is a symbol of hope โ that miracles do exist, if only we choose to believe in them ๐
31/10/2025
๐๐๐ Samhain Blessings ๐๐๐
30/10/2025
๐ฆ ZOO-PHARMA-COGNOSY ๐ฆ
In the wild horses will roam across vast areas of land. If they become unwell they will seek out specific plants, herbs, essential oils, algae, clay and other natural remedies, not in their normal diet, to restore themselves back to good health.
ZOOPHARMACOGNOSY (Zoo = Animal, Pharma = drug, Cognosy = knowing), commonly known as Self-Selection, is the term used for this innate ability animals have to recognise which medicinal plants they need.
When a medicinal plant is required by an animal for its therapeutic properties it will taste sweet and palatable. If the animal is healthy the same plant will taste bitter, deterring consumption, and therefore stopping the animal from eating it. This prevents over eating of natureโs pharmacy ensuring nature always has a supply of medicinal plants.
Zoopharmacognosy is not new, in fact it is the oldest therapy in existence. At one time the only medicine available was what nature provided and many conventional drugs used today, for both animals and humans, are still based on medicinal plants.
Horses are not the only animals to seek out natures medicines.
In the wild scientists have observed gorillas, chimpanzees, monkeys, elephants, birds, rhinoceros, and many more species, ingest, rub on the skin, roll in, and line their nests with plant species known to have medicinal healing properties, for the specific needs of the animal, whether anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial etc.
So how does this relate to our own horses?
Although to a large extent our own horses have become domesticated, they still have these innate abilities and needs. But unfortunately with paddocks being sprayed and managed as they are, our horses no longer have access to the medicinal plants they would in the wild.
Many of the conditions that are common in domesticated horses are rarely, if ever, seen In the wild. Good examples of conditions rarely seen in the wild are Laminitis and Sweetitch. This is because historically the horse in the wild would seek out the plants needed to correct the imbalance in the system before the condition started to show symptoms. There are many physiological changes happening in the system before symptoms are shown.
Applied Zoopharmacognosy is where we give our horses access to these plants allowing them to select the ones they require.
A small amount of each herb or remedy is offered to the horse and if they need the herb or remedy, they will show an interest by either ingesting or inhaling
Often we feed herbs to our horses based on our judgement of what we think is needed, but if we apply the principles of Zoopharmacognosy we would give the horse the chance to choose which remedy is needed. Not only will this save us money but this often speeds up the recovery, as the remedy is more specific to the condition.
30/10/2025
๐ The best Halloween costume I have seen so far this year ๐ Knot Just Rope ๐ค๐ค
30/10/2025
The effect of fireworks can be detrimental on horses ๐
Please this fireworks season by signing Redwings Horse Sanctuary Petition to reduce the volume of consumer fireworks from 120 decibels to 90 decibels [Link below] โคต๏ธ ๐ Please Share ๐
How cute are these trick-or-treaters! ๐๐๐๐ป๐ท๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ง๐พ
28/10/2025
๐๐ Watermelon ๐๐
Watermelon is versatile !! And it's healing properties are wonderful โค
๐ You can chop it up in pieces and freeze.
๐ You can give it to your horses, dogs & kids.
๐ You can blend up the juice and put in feed buckets like a smoothie for horses.
Also it's a melanoma focus super support food for equines ๐๐
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My name is Nicki Barnes, I am a fully qualified and insured Reiki Master/Teacher Practitioner, I am trained under the Usui System and have practised Reiki Healing since 2003.
I adore all animals and have had them around me all my life. Out of all Animals my huge passion is Horses. My first pony in my life was a 12.2hds pony called Blue Smoke and what a super star, best friend he was, giving me many special memories. From here on I have been hooked, owned and been round Ponies/Horses ever since.
Helping and healing animals has been a big part of my life and offering Reiki Healing Sessions for your Equines is my passion to spread the healing energy and improving animal well-being and in the main spreading the amazing positives Reiki Healing have on our Animals Wellbeing.
Heal from Illness and Injury
Post Surgery/Rehabilitation
Balance Mind, Body, Soul and create Relaxation
Breakdown Blockages and Energy Flow/Detox
Relief from Pain, Fear or Anxiety
Age related problems Arthritis, Rheumatism. Energise & Revitalise
Behaviour Issues. Stress, Depression, Introduction or Loss
Reiki is a healing energy which is all around us and we can use this โUniversal Energyโ to help our Equines to balance their systems. This holistic non-invasive technique heals on all levels Body, Mind and Soul. Animals Energy Systems over time either due to injury/trauma can get blocked or clogged up. Reiki Healing breaks these blockages and enables self healing which in turn significantly improve well being, including behaviour, confidence and improve health and pain relief.