Animal Communicator

[Dr_Doolittle]

Thank you for that Nancy talked a good bit about how Ella “created” this image of a beautiful braid that was multicolored, sparkly, and was the only way she could really describe how she felt about our relationship. It almost sounded like Nancy misted up when she was telling me about it.

We have a really close, intimate bond - even as I know that sounds hokey and silly - but I love this horse with every fiber of my being - and have since I first laid eyes on her. She is a complicated persnickety thing, but shows how she feels about me in a million little ways. And she has a sense of humor!

I’ve had a number of horses, including another homebred when I was much younger – I loved him, of course –but the bond with Ella is unique. I’m going to see if I can find a picture from her first day; she was only about six hours old when I met her, and it was (of course) love at first sight I was lucky that she was conceived at all! It was a very hot summer, and Voee didn’t take on the first AI. On the second try, they were not optimistic because she had built fluid and had only ovulated from one follicle. The vet said there was about a 10% chance under the circumstances, and then Voee also developed placentitis at around 9, 9 1/2 months’ gestation.

We pulled her through that thank God, and Ella was always very, very active in utero! When the vet palpated Voee, Ella was trying to push her nose into the vet’s hand and come out early Then when Voee was at the repro vet to be foaled out, Ella continually bounced around in her poor mother, and you could see it from 30 feet away - poor Voee! Ella really, really wanted to be here.

I always wanted a black filly; when I bred my first mare, I was hoping for exactly that; had bred to a black TB stallion, and she was very dark bay/brown – she gave me a wonderful bay colt, but I still longed for that black filly.

[ParadoxFarm]

What a very cute baby, Dr.D. I’m enjoying following your AC tales.

[CanteringCarrot]

So I did have my session with Nancy, and it seemed generic, but maybe my questions were? At some points I wasn’t sure that she was talking about my horse, because there were a few things that didn’t fit. Or my horse and I have two very different perceptions/lives

I just did it out of sheer curiosity, no driving problem(s) exactly. It might just be hit or miss for a few reasons.

[albytb]

Yeah, I’m still skeptical. Almost all of what she said is either a leading question or something that can be ambiguous about something else.

For example, the fly bonnet thing: her saying that she doesn’t like the fly bonnet could apply to either circumstance: she is currently wearing a fly bonnet so that’s a fact regardless if she expresses obvious dislike of it AND she already doesn’t wear bonnets because they bother her. Especially since you do XC, this would be a broad hitting “question” indeed, since I feel like all of us eventers have used bonnets at some point.

[luvmyhackney]

I had a session with Nancy, I thought she was spot on, some things I didn’t understand, so just sitting on them to see if they make sense later.

It’s fun, she was lovely, and I’ll definitely do it again.

[Dr_Doolittle]

Yes, very true! I think there are some “assumptions” made by all ACs – I don’t automatically agree with everything they say as a result, but respond accordingly

[2DogsFarm]

@CanteringCarrot

Or my horse and I have two very different perceptions/lives

The first AC I talked with told me my TB said he enjoyed taking risks.
That didn’t ring true to me, until a friend said he might consider things risky that I didnt

[applelover]

I mean, my retired horse today thought walking past a downed willow branch was risky… he didn’t enjoy it, but did it for me

[Dr_Doolittle]

So guess who had a sore right glute yesterday?

I didn’t ride, but palpated it pretty much first thing - and sure enough. Left one non-reactive. It’s not too bad (I palpate her body parts on the regular because I do so much bodywork); it seems muscular so maybe happened it the day before? (Sunday) during our x-country school - but talk about spot-on…

I worked on it with my Posture Prep which she enjoyed, and will work on it again today and do a light stretchy ride.

Of course when I went out there yesterday we were in the middle of a severe thunderstorm – then I got a flat on the way to my physical therapy appointment! That was fun

[Cassi1125]

I wonder if some of an AC’s reading can be contingent upon the length of time a person has had their horse in proximity to them? I’ve had my horse for about five years, but brought him home last fall - so, have only had him in proximity for less than a year. While I saw and rode him, albeit infrequently, over that time as he was a couple of states away at a v. busy training barn, our familiarity now that he is home is a slow-growth process, so thinking that an AC reading at this juncture would be more superficial, other than a few specific items that I could pick to ask about.

[ATXmom]

I think our horses may have different perspectives! For example, my daughter’s horse told one of the AC’s that he is very fast and can get “frisky”, which if you met him, you’d think was hilarious but I can totally see him thinking that. He also told one of them that my DD is lucky to have him because “he knows what he doing” he’s a very green, young horse but he’s French, so that attitude tracks…

He also told her that he likes his new barn better than the old one, not because the care is better but because the people caring for him are nicer and they tell him he’s handsome - which is true!

[2DogsFarm]

Just got off the phone with Nancy Walker & I’m satisfied with the read on my 2 cats.

Senior Bounce told her his stomach “feels full near the top”. Not ulcers, maybe liver or pancreas.
He’s had a couple episodes of puking over the last few weeks, So a visit to the vet may be in his future.
He doesn’t dislike Milo (new here since October), doesn’t want him gone, but thinks he’s dumb.
And he gets too close too fast.
Clipping his nails got a Hard NO!
But he agreed to try maybe 1 paw per day.

Milo said he likes mornings.
(that’s when I feed wet food)
He’d like to have Bounce’s too.
I asked about his playful biting (me!) & he said he’d been teased (not by me).
She told him “teeth are for food”
He agreed to dial it down because he says I don’t tease & he likes it here.
He showed her his favorite “red” toy.
Quotes because there’s no red toy, but he does like an orange plastic toy with balls in tracks to chase.
He agreed to approach Bounce slowly & leave if Bounce objects.

When I got off the phone, Bounce let me clip a single nail on a front paw.
Milo did back off when he came near & Bounce growled.
& he played with the toy.
Also acted less boisterous with me & No Biting.

I’m hoping to talk with her about my horses soon.

[Dr_Doolittle]

That’s so interesting! Please report back on the horses

[Dr_Doolittle]

[add_leg]

@Dr_Doolittle

Nancy then talked about our “connection” at fair length - saying that Ella showed her a “braid” with beautiful colors? that described our relationship. Ella told her that we are so “entwined” that we are inseparable - and that’s how Ella “felt” and projected that closeness.

Yeah Nancy didn’t say anything like this to me! I love that for you though, it’s beautiful. Mine just talked about how great and beautiful he was and how I am essentially his fancy backpack. Which… all basically tracks (although I’d like to think I am more than a BACKPACK).

[Dr_Doolittle]

I must say that I’m very pleased with what she said.

“A backpack” – what an interesting way of putting it - your horse sounds like a character! And lol! I’m sure you are much more than a mere “backpack”

[endlessclimb]

@add_leg

I am essentially his fancy backpack

I will never refer to riding as anything but this, forever more. I love it!

[Larbear]

@add_leg

Mine just talked about how great and beautiful he was and how I am essentially his fancy backpack. Which… all basically tracks (although I’d like to think I am more than a BACKPACK).

Ha ha ha that’s hilarious! Pretty sure my guy would just refer to me as the treat dispenser

[luvmyhackney]

@add_leg

am essentially his fancy backpack

That’s the best thing I’ve read all day.

I’ll eventually have her do all my animals but was focused on Theo as he seems to have a ton of baggage for a baby 3 y/o.

[FjordBCRF]

@add_leg

Mine just talked about how great and beautiful he was and how I am essentially his fancy backpack.

Omg

I have our call tomorrow later in the morning!