Rustic Star Healing

18/09/2025

A forehead massage is one of the moves in the intuitive routine I use alongside - it is one of the more simpler massage moves, but so effective and horses tend to love it, along with massaging around the poll area - both are great spots for releasing tension and inducing relaxation - as horses can hold a lot of tension in their heads and at the top of their necks, and they get headaches too!

Have you tried giving your horse a little head massage? 💆‍♀️

04/09/2025

Whilst away studying doing some fantastic CPD in all the horses I worked with as case studies were very tense, anxious and needed support with grounding and de-stressing. In fact these sessions were probably the most challenging I’ve had of all the horses I’ve worked with over the last 2 years.

But from a challenge there are always lessons! I have been feeling ungrounded and anxious myself lately and so I was drawn to horses who were experiencing similar, and this reminded me to make sure I continually work on grounding myself - it is important for all of us to feel grounded in our bodies, and to try to d-stress as much as possible, but when giving it is SO important.

I learn from every horse I work with, and challenging sessions mean I need to think on my feet to decide which direction to take the session in to ensure I am always doing the best for the horse and remaining calm and centred, and of course safe myself.

There are so many ways for us as humans to ground ourselves including walking in nature, yoga type practises, focussing on your breathing, or simply engaging with your senses by enjoying a hot drink or cold shower!

In the last two pics the two gorgeous bays are joining in our group Qi Gong practise ❤️

26/08/2025

✨ Bonds so special you can feel how connected their energy is ✨

Recently I’ve worked with a few horses and ponies who have such a strong connection either with their owner and/or with their owner’s other horse/pony (I’ve also seen this between horses and dogs too) that I feel the energy of this so strongly. Often they share so many personality traits and their energy feels so similar and intwined it’s really beautiful to experience when I’m giving

For horses/ponies it often feels like a brotherly or sisterly love - they are so connected but are not related. And for owners and their horses it often makes me giggle at how similar their personality quirks are!

This is why working with all the horses/ponies in the person’s life giving can be so powerful! and also giving to the owner/rider too! a joint horse-owner reiki session can be so powerful and transformative - healing together physically, mentally and emotionally ❤️‍🩹

Send me a msg to see how this could work for you and your horse/pony! or find out more on my website (link in bio).

11/08/2025

Most of the horses I’ve treated this week have had their winter coats starting to come through! Which means we’re not far off from autumn! How can reiki help prepare your horse for the change of season?

It can help support their digestion especially if they have struggled a little with the grass lately (colic, loose poos, Lethargic etc), to enable their digestive system to be in a better state to handle the season change. I have treated so many horses recently that needed reiki healing focussed on their gut!

It can also help with allergy symptoms, and behavioural challenges such as anxiety, spookiness 👻 and struggling to relax, as well as mares in season. The list is endless really for both physical and mental support for horses as the season changes, and I can also include massage in the session too!

25/07/2025

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this lovely boy received a powerful session where he released lots of stuck energy held from trauma from several years ago…he also shared a lot with me about this and also how he’s feeling since he lost his field companion. So lovely to see his progress in so many ways ❤️‍🩹

‘Trauma’ in horses doesn’t have to mean abuse or neglect; like humans, they can hold onto any event/situation that effected them negatively or they found challenging (such as a new home/owner) and can help them release this and find balance and harmony in their body, mind and spirit. Illness and disease can stem from stuck, unprocessed emotions and this is also why it’s so important to address.

Interested to find out how reiki (plus massage) can help your horse/pony? Send me a message or visit my website RusticStarHealing.co.uk

21/07/2025

Along with my introductory offer, I am offering reiki + massage taster sessions to anyone I meet at a summer show. Yesterday I was at and this coming Sunday I will be at 😊

09/05/2025

Really looking forward to supporting these shows and talking to the riders about the power of equine reiki ❤️‍🩹🐴

Introducing an exciting new addition to our 2025 DDRC Sponsors line up…

Rustic Star Healing 🌟

Sponsoring Class 3 Beginners Jumping

Please be sure to visit Lauren’s website to explore her full services available:
https://www.rusticstarhealing.co.uk

Lauren will also be in attendance with a stall at our June, July, August, and September shows 🐴

30/04/2025

There’s nothing noticeable wrong with my horse, can reiki still help them?

Absolutely! For a happy, healthy horse a reiki session can contribute towards keeping them this way! It will also be a lovely relaxing experience - and we all need a pamper from time to time!

Sometimes though, a horse can seem ‘fine’ in their body and also in themselves, but may be holding onto something emotionally from the past, so this can be released through reiki. We ‘feel in our body what we don’t express outwardly as emotions’, so it’s a great preventative measure too!

I am currently offering taster sessions in Herts/Beds/Bucks and surrounding areas - get in contact to find out more and book your horse in - they will thank you for it 😊

Photos are my 😇 horse looking very happy indeed 😜

20/04/2025

Can you communicate with my horse during a reiki healing session?

Yes, during many energy healing treatments I will receive information through from the horse/pony if they have chosen to do so during that particular session. This generally happens when the horse is able to fully relax into the energy healing, but sometimes they can be totally relaxed and choose not to, as they are simply enjoying lapping up the lovely healing energy!

The focus of each session will always be the healing first and foremost though. When communication does come through, it may be in the form of a feeling or a ‘knowing’ about something, as words or images - this can be different every time and some times lots comes through and sometimes not much at all. Whatever the horse is suppose to show me at any given time, they of course will ❤️ ✨💫

15/04/2025

How can we show up as best we can for our horses, but still be authentic and not strive for perfection?

This horse has helped me so much during a difficult past year, just being around him brings my heart joy even when there is pain. He always tries to comfort me when I’m sad 🥰 and he also always tries his best for me ❤️ I owe it to him to always try my best for him too.

As humans, we can’t feel happy all the time and it’s ok for us to lean on our horses to support and comfort us. They are our family and friends after all.

But on days when we’re just a little grumpy and stressed, in order to try not to let our mood negatively impact our horse, we don’t have to fake being happy, but there’s are some things we can do in these times for them (that will also help us too!):

- Some deep breathing in the car before arriving at the yard to help ground us into the moment and de-stress, even if just a little.
- Don’t rush or be impatient with them - tack up and groom mindfully and calmly.
- You can even practise deep breathing whilst you groom/tack up - this will also help your horse relax - it’s so interesting seeing them entrain to you and relax when you relax 🖤🤍
- Don’t set your expectations of them too high, horses feel emotions and have grumpy days too 😂

Little things can make a big difference to how your horse feels around you on any given day - a little really can go a long way!

Horses naturally want to help heal us, and deserve the same back ❤️‍🩹

09/04/2025

How will my horse react during a reiki session???
This is a question I get asked a lot and the answer is: whatever is right for them at that given time! Their character and whether they have had reiki before can also influence this, as a horse who is generally nervous/tense or new to reiki may find it more difficult to relax and trust the healing energy, but may react totally differently at the next session. Equally, a horse may fall asleep during one session, but stay alert at another - depending on what their body and mind needs to do at that time. This is one of the reasons I love working with horses so much, as more often than not they know what they need but are never predictable! But one thing always remains consistent and that is how much reiki energy healing can support their body, mind and soul ❤️‍🩹

Take a look at the varied visible reactions of 5 horse 🐴 reiki sessions, plus the lovely Alfred 🐶 .jasmine

05/04/2025

Don't forget our amazing dog show. Which is a bit of fun, sponsored by Tyrrell Plastering Ltd
1st to 5th Rosettes. Entries taken on the day. Dog show will be under tree line.
All money raised goes to Friends of the Friends of the Wild Rescue & Rehab. Bishops Stortford and Surrounding