SpanishNeddy
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Further to my previous post, where I posted that Gaynor was going to come and communicate with my spanish boy. I have since received loads of private messages asking the outcome, so thought it best to post here saves me writing it loads of times!
Just before I start, I was VERY sceptical. I would not use people from papers or general adverts as I do believe there are a lot are fakers. However with Gaynor's reputation and she has seen the queen's horses I thought I would give her a go!
So, she arrived few weeks ago and asked me to show her to his stable. She then asked what his name is. She did not ask anything about him and nor did I say anything at all before / during the appointment just to make that clear.
She almost straight away connected with him, he stopped eating (not usual for him trust me he is a total greedy boy
) and he stood relaxed with a very droopy lip (like when they get sedated). Probably does not mean much to you, but I as his owner know that is not at all normal for him....especially not eating.....he doesn't stop eating for no-one 
First thing she said he said to her, was that he could not move his back legs very well last year. He explained to Gaynor that he could not sit back with his weight. Spooky number 1, both his hind suspensory ligaments went last year and he had an operation on them!
He then discussed that he now likes the feeling around the bottom half of him tummy, it feels more comfortable to him. Spooky number 2, we changed from dressage girth to normal girth few months ago as requested by saddler!
He also explained to Gaynor that he is happier in his mouth. She then did the action of shaking beside his mouth either side to being fixed by his mouth either side. Spooky number 3, we changed him from loose ring to eggbutt bit a few weeks ago! he is better in the eggbutt as well, provides better stability for him it seems he defo prefers it.
Gaynor then laughed and looked under his tummy. She said he made a comment that he was not happy his testicles were taken away. She said to me, you got him castrated didn't you. Spooky number 4, well yes i did, I imported him as a stallion you see. Anyway she said he feels he lost confidence and his power. This is true, he has been less confident as a gelding. Something i am aware of for sure.
He then said before he came to me he was very hungry. Spooky number 5, he was a remedial horse when I bought him over and was thin. I since found out that the owner before the one I bought him from starved him and was very harsh with him.
He then explained about his riding issues (as he has many and is very difficult to ride). He explained that previously he had a very sharp pain in his back, like a nail or something. Which is why he is so tense to ride and doesn't like to work through his back as he remembers. Now just want to add he had 2 rugs on, both thick, you could not see his topline whatsoever. Yes this is absolutely spot on, we really struggle with this, in 2 years he has been backed there is one area from his wither to about 6 inches along he wont use and is dippy through lack of muscle, very unlike the rest of him which has changed a lot! so spooky number 6.
Gaynor then explained to his rider (as he is currently on schooling livery) how she can help him. Gaynor explained that he panics a lot (spot on, he has bolted with me over panic so many times, hence now on schooling livery at present to get him confident and help his education) as he gets worried over specific things in riding. Which he does. He is a dreadful worrier, from mounting, to noises to anything out of routine for example. Spooky number 7.
Gaynor said he does struggle on the right rein, as he finds it harder to bend. Spot on, spooky number 8. Always his bad rein, and sometimes really terrible.
Gaynor said he was very stressed about 6-7 months after I had him. I said that is when we started backing him. He then said to her is was re-backing not backing as his nail pain experience was in spain. So as we expected they did try to back him in spain. Which is also what I have since found out since I have had him. Spooky number 9.
All of the above were explained in more detail and she was with him for a good couple of hours.
He was so different with her, was very interesting. He nearly pulled her hat off her head, which for him, is NOT normal, he would NEVER dream of being cheeky to anyone but me as he is a nervous type horse who has trust issues especially with people he does not know. He is a very polite boy, you can leave a pile of apples on the floor and he wouldnt eat them unless you told him he could. It was just strange he felt that comfortable with her I think
Anyway, as sceptical as I was I really am shocked and find it quite amazing now. There is no way she could have made all of that up! all of it is so specific to him.
In the past week he does seem more happy and relaxed, like he has spoken out if you know what I mean.
So there you go
I suppose some horses don't want to speak to her, which she openly says could happen. My horse was very chatty apparently! I can imagine he would be, he is a sensitive boy bless him
Anyone else had any experiences with a communicator?
Just before I start, I was VERY sceptical. I would not use people from papers or general adverts as I do believe there are a lot are fakers. However with Gaynor's reputation and she has seen the queen's horses I thought I would give her a go!
So, she arrived few weeks ago and asked me to show her to his stable. She then asked what his name is. She did not ask anything about him and nor did I say anything at all before / during the appointment just to make that clear.
She almost straight away connected with him, he stopped eating (not usual for him trust me he is a total greedy boy
) and he stood relaxed with a very droopy lip (like when they get sedated). Probably does not mean much to you, but I as his owner know that is not at all normal for him....especially not eating.....he doesn't stop eating for no-one First thing she said he said to her, was that he could not move his back legs very well last year. He explained to Gaynor that he could not sit back with his weight. Spooky number 1, both his hind suspensory ligaments went last year and he had an operation on them!
He then discussed that he now likes the feeling around the bottom half of him tummy, it feels more comfortable to him. Spooky number 2, we changed from dressage girth to normal girth few months ago as requested by saddler!
He also explained to Gaynor that he is happier in his mouth. She then did the action of shaking beside his mouth either side to being fixed by his mouth either side. Spooky number 3, we changed him from loose ring to eggbutt bit a few weeks ago! he is better in the eggbutt as well, provides better stability for him it seems he defo prefers it.
Gaynor then laughed and looked under his tummy. She said he made a comment that he was not happy his testicles were taken away. She said to me, you got him castrated didn't you. Spooky number 4, well yes i did, I imported him as a stallion you see. Anyway she said he feels he lost confidence and his power. This is true, he has been less confident as a gelding. Something i am aware of for sure.
He then said before he came to me he was very hungry. Spooky number 5, he was a remedial horse when I bought him over and was thin. I since found out that the owner before the one I bought him from starved him and was very harsh with him.
He then explained about his riding issues (as he has many and is very difficult to ride). He explained that previously he had a very sharp pain in his back, like a nail or something. Which is why he is so tense to ride and doesn't like to work through his back as he remembers. Now just want to add he had 2 rugs on, both thick, you could not see his topline whatsoever. Yes this is absolutely spot on, we really struggle with this, in 2 years he has been backed there is one area from his wither to about 6 inches along he wont use and is dippy through lack of muscle, very unlike the rest of him which has changed a lot! so spooky number 6.
Gaynor then explained to his rider (as he is currently on schooling livery) how she can help him. Gaynor explained that he panics a lot (spot on, he has bolted with me over panic so many times, hence now on schooling livery at present to get him confident and help his education) as he gets worried over specific things in riding. Which he does. He is a dreadful worrier, from mounting, to noises to anything out of routine for example. Spooky number 7.
Gaynor said he does struggle on the right rein, as he finds it harder to bend. Spot on, spooky number 8. Always his bad rein, and sometimes really terrible.
Gaynor said he was very stressed about 6-7 months after I had him. I said that is when we started backing him. He then said to her is was re-backing not backing as his nail pain experience was in spain. So as we expected they did try to back him in spain. Which is also what I have since found out since I have had him. Spooky number 9.
All of the above were explained in more detail and she was with him for a good couple of hours.
He was so different with her, was very interesting. He nearly pulled her hat off her head, which for him, is NOT normal, he would NEVER dream of being cheeky to anyone but me as he is a nervous type horse who has trust issues especially with people he does not know. He is a very polite boy, you can leave a pile of apples on the floor and he wouldnt eat them unless you told him he could. It was just strange he felt that comfortable with her I think
Anyway, as sceptical as I was I really am shocked and find it quite amazing now. There is no way she could have made all of that up! all of it is so specific to him.
In the past week he does seem more happy and relaxed, like he has spoken out if you know what I mean.
So there you go
I suppose some horses don't want to speak to her, which she openly says could happen. My horse was very chatty apparently! I can imagine he would be, he is a sensitive boy bless him Anyone else had any experiences with a communicator?
Interestingly she seemed better able to communcate with the ones I had most to do with, rather than those which sister was the main carer for. I was so impressed by her that when sister was looking to buy another one, I asked her to look at the sales photo and see if she could communicate with the mare. She did 'talk' to the mare, who then came to live here 
I can only say that there are more things in this world than we can currently explain 
