Case Studies

Traumatised Mare and Foal

A mare and her teenage foal had been found on the side of a highway in CapeTown. Her younger foal had been killed by a car, she was staying with the body. She refused to let anyone near her and eventually the SPCA rescue workers had to dart her to transport her to safety.

By chance, I was asked to have a look at her and the other two ponies who were brought in with her. The SPCA were very worried that the traumatised mare and foal would never be fit enough to be rehomed, and that they may have to take the decision to put them to sleep. After two weeks of being there, they had hardly responded to the humans who were caring for her.

When I went to "talk" to them, I made immediate contact with the mother. I felt as if she couldn't give a damn about me or any other human in the world. (I couldn't blame her after what she had been through) I told her that she was safe now, and if she was rehomed the SPCA would make sure that she went to a good home, and she would never be treated cruelly again. I also told her that she had a choice. If she had had enough of this life, it was OK and she would be let go, to move onto the otherside. I explained to her that she would only be rehomed if she made an effort and was friendly to the people who came to see her for adoption. It was really up to her. I told her how much she was loved and how important she was.

I went home without much hope. She seemed so depressed and angry with the world, I really did not think she would choose to carry on. But...she did. I took a photograph of the two ponies with me, and did distant healing on them both, reassuring them how loved they were. A few days later I was told that she had been adopted by a wonderful woman who fell in love with her the moment she saw her. The mare responded wonderfully towards her, incredibly friendly, and walked peacefully into the horse box without a hitch.

Her foal was rehomed the very next day, with a similar response. A few months later, to the delight and surprise of everyone (including me, I have to admit) The now happy mare gave birth to a healthy young colt!

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After hearing Wynter’s interview on Cape Talk radio, I contacted her thinking that she might be able to help me figure out a problem I was having with my 15 year old TBH horse I sent Wynter a photo of him with a small piece of his mane. I purposely avoided telling her too much background so as not to bias her reading.

She soon contacted me with information about my horse which was both surprising and insightful. She accurately described the wonderful gentle character he is, and the connected bond we have after 9 years. I had been worried about his health and a certain stiffness which had crept into his movement ( he had raced for nearly 7 years.) Although I knew him well, I was worried that one of his knees which had once sustained a kick injury was the cause of this stiffening. When Wynter told me that he was feeling a stiffness around his shoulders and not his knee I instinctively knew she was right. It matched the picture I had in my mind of his current way of moving. Wynter offered me a recipe of essential oils to use in a massage to alleviate the problem. She asked me to check that it was the right recipe by offering Springfire a sniff of the oil or the fresh rosemary (the main ingredient)- he did indeed show interest.

A couple of human names also came up in the reading. One was the name of a horse homeopath I had consulted to remedy a skin condition my horse had. I had faithfully administered remedies for about two months until the condition had allayed. It was sometime after this that my own health took a knock. It was with bittersweet irony that my horse had alluded to his own treatment whilst requesting that I worry less about him and instead start taking better care of myself. This gentle chastisement hinted at the wonderful relationship of co-operation and support characteristic of a horse and rider partnership.

Another name was offered which hinted at my horses observational intelligence being used in a way which mirrored my daily observations of him. It was the name of my neighbours gardener who recently helped me fix one of the stable doors. A seemingly random event nevertheless noticed by Springfire who was peacefully grazing in a paddock at the time. The gardeners name was connected to an image of a Border Collie Dog. This was particularly interesting because, although he did not bring his dog along, I remember noticing a Border Collie trailing around after him when my horse and I had ridden over to my neighbours property about a month ago. This was the only time Sringfire could have seen the dog and man together yet he correctly understood the significance of "that man who has that dog"

I had planted Iceberg Roses along our driveway for the primary benefit of my horse who likes to eat the blooms. When the flowers are full it is his special privilege to walk along and help himself. It made me smile to hear Wynter say that he loved the roses!

The communication that came from my horse via Wynter was significant most particularly in that it was a concrete reminder of the pervasive intelligence not only of all animals but most particularly of my horse. A reminder also not to think of anything as irrelevant or insignificant, in your word relationship with your animal everything is meaningful.

This information has helped many horse owners understand why problems with horses exist. But understanding the horses willingness to try and co-operate with humankind is a little short of miraculous. Awareness of this intelligent connection which goes beyond the spoken word is perhaps the most valuable resource we have in dealing with the animals in our lives.
Rowena Wheelden, South Africa

I was really happy when I found out that you would be painting Duffy for me, but couldn't quite believe that you would be able to communicate with him from a photo. I was obviously very wrong, as the messages you came back to me with were so accurate.

Duffy had a rough start in life, and it has always worried me that he seemed to have some pain in his back due to mistreatment by his original owner. When you felt that he had pain there, and also in his eyes I was truly amazed. It helps me to open my mind to him, and to sense when he needs more attention and tlc. What astounded me most was your insight into his character. You summed up characteristics just from a photo that it has taken me years to work out! It still makes me angry that he was mistreated as a kitten and then in a shelter for so long, but it makes me feel very happy to know that he is content now in his life and I'm looking forward to giving him a walled garden as his territory..... I think he is going to be in 7th heaven! You have a wonderful way of communicating with animals, and it helps others such as myself to listen a bit more!
Kate Bowker, United Kingdom

You connected with my guinea pig, Poppy, for me early last month and you said you also sent healing to one of my other g-pigs, Xuxa, who according to the vet has a tumour and/or wasting diesease.

Last month Xuxa was bald, skinny and suffering from recurrent eye infections. Over the last 3 weeks especially, she has grown her hair back, put on weight and is bright eyed and bushy tailed. I took your/Poppy's advice and started talking to them all and reassuring them about our future and especially spent more time with Xuxa. I have been told that I have the gift of healing but can't quite belive it is all down to me as I don't even understand my gift yet or conciously know how to use it. Having said that, I am just overjoyed to see Xuxa regaining her health and to also see Pompom and Lulu thriving and enjoying their lives.
Sally Teixeira, United Kingdom

"You are an amazing lady..... What you say is not only accurate but very interesting."
Jonjo, USA- Mr Chips

"God bless you. You are a blessing already to animal lovers."
Fran Wilson, USA- Asia

"You are truly amazing. .. Everything you have told us makes perfect sense. I cannot thank you enough!"
Di Atherton, SA- Sam and Sheba

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