Healing with Horses
I have long had a deep love and energetic connection to horses, further awakened when I had my Reiki masters attunement. Horses are herd animals so deeply attuned to the present, and intuitively aware of the energy and intention of those around them. Horses will always engage honestly, with no agenda or judgement, they are like mirrors, reflecting back what we are often unable to see in ourselves.
A grazing horse does not just practise presence it lives it, fully engaged with it senses, the smells, the sounds, the ground beneath its feet. It processes in the moment, licking, chewing, yawning. This rest and release state is a beautiful energetic reset that we can also become part of. Their heart chakras are wide and their root chakras deeply grounded.
Time with horses gives us space to notice our own body, feelings and nervous system state. This awareness is key to change: awareness allows choice, choice creates a feeling of safety and safety builds trust. Being outside in nature and with horses enables us to step away from doing and
simply be.
Why Horses
A shared breath, a releasing sigh, an ancient recognition.
“We can step away from doing and simply be, our nervous system and heart syncs with that of the horse and for a moment there is complete surrender.”
Liz Marie Healing
Healing with Horses, for you
A half day with the herd
Settle in and land
An introduction to the space, a relaxing somatic meditation to ground your body, and together we set intentions for the session based on your needs.
Meet the horses
Gentle, ground-based time with the horses: grooming, stroking, chatting, meeting them where they are in the field or yard.
Reiki amongst the herd
Get comfy on the Reiki bed for deeply restorative healing. The horses come and go as they choose, helping clear energy from up close or at distance.
A hot drink and cake and time to share. Pull a card, journal any thoughts, go for a mindful walk or simply sit with the land, then time to close the space and say goodbye.
Where
With a beautiful herd of horses just outside Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
What to bring
Practical clothes and footwear (no open toes) for all weathers. A water bottle, notebook and pen, yoga mat, cosy blanket and pillow.
Length & cost
Half days are 3 hours, can be booked alone, with friends or family, or as part of small group sessions.
“Liz came to give Reiki healing to me and my 3 horses. Safe to say we are all feeling very relaxed. Fred fell asleep!”
SD
Equine Connection and Nature Therapy
Available for all ages. For anyone seeking time to pause, to relax, restore and reconnect with their own self-energy and self-leadership. A beautiful, natural space to build trust and
connection with the horses, the land and themselves.
Ground based, embodying and experiential, no riding or previous horse experience needed.
Gentle, intuitively led time with the horses, activities in the woods or time for creativity in the barn. Offering unique moments for connection and self-reflection and space to develop curiosity, calmness, compassion and mindfulness.
Bespoke sessions, trauma informed and tailor made to each individual’s needs, designed to help you work through life’s challenges, support confidence building, self-belief, self-worth, self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Where
With a beautiful herd of horses just outside Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
What to bring
Practical clothes and footwear (no open toes) for all weathers. A water bottle, notebook and pen.
Length & cost
2 hours, can be booked alone or as part of small group sessions.
Half days or full days for schools, home schooling or sessions for other organisations on request.
Reiki Healing for Horses
Never forced, always offered
I come to you at your stables, and sessions can be combined with Reiki for you too. For horses, Reiki works just as it does for us, helping relieve stress, tension or pain and improving the wellbeing of both you and your horse. Sessions can help the horses to release blocked energy and toxins, often stored as tightness, tension and emotion. Soothe stress and anxiety, calm the nervous system and allow deep relaxation, supporting the horse's natural healing and wellbeing. It is a deeply versatile modality that can help horses physically, emotionally and mentally.
When can it help?
When there has been a change in behaviours, a change in ownership or circumstance, they are recovering from illness or injury, spooking or refusal, or there is an issue you can’t quite work out or you and your horse both just feel a little stuck.
Maybe your horse seems low, fatigued, overwhelmed, uncomfortable or off balance. It works holistically and complements other traditional therapies and veterinary care.
What to expect
Reiki energy healing is never forced but offered to the horse. They often respond by stepping forward or placing their nose in my hand. Sessions can include both hands off and hands on healing depending on the horses comfort and preference in the moment.
It can take time for a horse to accept Reiki, particularly if like us they are shut down or suspicious. Regular sessions are recommended to begin with and can then be booked as and when required.
Signs your horse is benefiting
This can include licking, chewing, yawning, deep sighs, stretching, blowing, lowering their head, leaning in or falling asleep.
After the session
Many people ask me if they can ride their horses straight after the session. Like us, horses need to rest and ground after Reiki energy healing.
They may feel sleepy and very relaxed so it is helpful to allow them some time to process and integrate the healing energy with access to food and water.
How long is the treatment and what does it cost?
Each session usually lasts for around 60 minutes. Timings are horse led with usually around 30 minutes of Reiki with time to chat and spend time with you and the horse before and after.2-4 sessions are recommended initially to allow chance for the horse to open up and receive the healing.Sessions are £30.Travel costs are 40p per mile outside of a 20 mile radius of Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
“Both responded to it well and are now much more relaxed and more settled in livery.”
ZD
“They all leaned in and each time she comes they clearly can’t wait to receive more.”
NR
