Ever wondered what your horse was thinking?
Another alternative route to horse health and wellbeing is animal communicator Bill Northern who listens to horses to learn whats wrong or right with them.
Bill says he actually hears the animals speak as he would a human and uses this talent to locate pain in animals and find the cause of illnesses. He also tells their owners what their animals like to do. Those who attended his recent clinic in Woodhill picked up a tip or two directly from the horses mouth — with a little help from Bill.
Saddle Ups Lisa Cramond June Shipman and Diane Petrie attended the clinic which was held on a windy Sunday January 20 at Gabrielle Colleys property in Woodhill. Bill explained that the wind can be a distraction for the horses when he is trying to speak to them so if anyone felt he had missed something to let him know.
They share some feedback first up was June and her Clydesdale mare Charm. June was so impressed with Bills clinic last year she was happy to book again and pick up a few more tips. Charm told Bill that June was dropping her shoulder and right leg. This is probably a result of Junes recent injury to her right shoulder something Bill knew nothing about.
Charm was pleased that my riding was im-. proving and is happy with where I was says June. Charm also said she enjoyed the forest riding that we do sometimes up to three to four times each week.
Diane gained some insight about her horse Brock who said he liked his new name which had been given to him by his previous owner 18 months ago.
Brock said he likes to be in front when riding so he can dictate the speed our group goes — which is slow said Diane. When floating I need to read the roads better so he gets a smoother ride.
Lisa was up next and explained to Bill that her horse Sparrow has previously declined conversation when another animal communicator tried to speak to him. On this day however Sparrow had plenty to say. It seems Sparrow has a very healthy self esteem and perhaps sense of humour telling Bill that apparently Lisa cant count!
Sparrow said if I could count when jumping wed do better which is a bit of a home truth as seeing a stride when jumping isnt my strong point! He also reports that if I cant make it to see him every day please tell him why as he thinks its because he did something wrong says Lisa who is naturally a bit of a skeptic but found the comments made to be very amusing and fairly typical of Sparrows cheeky personality.
It seems Sparrow is in good health although a little low on a few vitamins. He apparently thinks hes a very capable and valuable horse and feels Lisa doesnt always focus enough when riding him - so basically get it together mum Im awesome!
From Bills earliest beginnings as an animal communicator there has been a bit of scepticism with horse trainers and vets in particular. These folks have had a long tradition of ways to locate pain in horses; they have passed it along from generation to generation. They just have a difficult time believing that Bill can actually hear the horses.
Bill works with the aid of a pendulum a small arrow shaped gadget which helps pinpoint issues. The only thing he wants to. know up front is if you have what you consider to be a behaviour problem.
We want to know this because it will often need to be negotiated and we have no desire to charge you for extra minutes unless necessary says Bill. Individual sessions generally take about 17 -18 minutes so you will have time for one or two questions.
Bill travels six months of the year attending many horse shows throughout the eastern United States during the northern summer before escaping to New Zealand to avoid some of the harsh North American winter. He holds regular clinics in Auckland
