At a county horse show where I was giving "mini" sessions for the barrel racing horses, a small gelding with curious eyes pushed his way in front of the crowd! Concerned something was wrong, I asked him if he was okay. He communicated he was quite happy being a barrel racing horse and loved his owner, that he just wanted to make sure he got his turn to talk like all the other horses!
Mimi, a terrier in Hong Kong was a little confused at first, then settled down and communicated "her story". ( Nov. 2000 issue of Canine World Magazine interview) She communicated her favorite food is eggs!
Blaze said "his story" was that he was missing a friend and specifically, a horse that was a paint. His owner said they use to have a paint horse there with Blaze. We talked about some ways to help Blaze feel more secure and troubleshooted some equipment being used with Blaze.
Anonda is a cockatoo, a beautiful and eloquent bird. When I asked him what his "story" is... he communicated he had been "abandoned at birth." He also said he was "sick a lot." His owner, Debbie, said he had been hatched with the assistance of humans, and not his mother, and that Anonda has had a lot of health issues. This is a good example of how the Animals and Birds have such early memories affecting their lives in the present.
BB, an Arabian gelding that lives on the East coast of FL was a little hesitant to talk. Finally, he communicated that he had some feelings of resentment towards the children that were riding him. I asked his owner and she said that he had been giving rides to some children and did seem annoyed. A good natured soul, BB seemed to like being a horse (I was privileged to have him take me for a trail ride after our session!) but the unpredictable actions from the children were beginning to wear on his nerves. Also he communicated he was in need of his teeth to be checked - which his owners have done and the problem was resolved.
Brandy looked good, athletic and strong. When I asked him, "What is your story?" He communicated that he had been "hit around the head with a whip by a trainer." He also communicated feelings of confusion about "being in this world" and what "humans want from me." By listening to his story, his owner was able to respond to his feelings. Like putting together a "puzzle" as I call it. We combined the information from the session with practical information to help Brandy heal from his painful past.
William, a beautiful bay, said "his story was that he did not like women! Lucky for him his owner is a wonderful man who loves him dearly! |
Some like the Attention...
