Where do I start, so many emotions, feelings and ah ha moments.  Cat is simply magic there is no other word for what she does.  My boy Alfie came to me as a shut down 2 year old having been through trauma at the hands of people. He is now 4 years and coming on in leaps and bounds.  I just couldn't help him process what had happened to him, enter Cat!  The first trauma release session Cat did was unknown for all of us, but Alfie knew Cat was there to help and instantly connected with her and allowed her in.  This alone is massive for Alfie to let a strange human into his space and be vulnerable.  This was already testament to Cat's abilities with horses.  Alfie and I already have a good bond but watching him go through this session and feeling him start to let go was mind blowing.  2 hours of going through it was emotionally exhausting for all involved but he felt a lot better afterwards. 

 

He showed us this with all the kisses and nudges we got along with the release yawns and licking/chewing of course! Alfie has had a second session with Cat now and again straight into it, he is a no faff horse.  This time was lot more positive and there was movement.  He was processing and working it all out, it was a rollercoaster of emotions but ended on a very peaceful note again.  Alfie certainly felt different, lighter, he has finally accepted that he can let go of these horrors and just be him. 

 

For anyone with a horse with trauma issues, please give it a go.  I can't explain it in words the bond you feel afterwards and the weight that will be lifted from your horse.  I have learnt so much in just two sessions with Cat and her brilliant workshops, it has all helped me to grow my relationship with Alfie.  I highly recommend Cat and cannot thank her enough for the help so far.