Trauma in Horses: When Your Dream Horse Comes with a Painful Past

You finally found the horse you always dreamed of. You felt an instant connection, and you imagined all the beautiful moments you would share. But once your horse arrived, things didn’t go as planned. Instead of joy, you are facing trauma... Your horse is tense, fearful, reactive, or even completely shut down. You start wondering: "What went wrong? Why is this so hard?"

Horses with past trauma often carry deep emotional wounds. Maybe your horse was mistreated, overworked, misunderstood, or passed from owner to owner without ever feeling safe. When you bring a traumatized horse home, you don’t just get a new equine partner, you inherit it's history. And that history can manifest in all kinds of struggles:

• You can't approach your horse, your horse runs away when you enter his field or paddock.
• Leading your horse feels like a battle, your horse refuses to move or suddenly bolt.
• Your horse spooks or even panics in normal and daily situations.
• Touching and grooming is stressful. Even a soft caress sends your horse into alert mode.
• Your horse freezes and disconnects, as if they’re not even there.
• Your horse struggles to bond with you, no matter how much love you give.
• Your horse doesn’t trust people and always expects the worst.
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If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many women experience this heartbreak when they realize their horse  carries the burden of past experiences. And that can feel overwhelming and demotivating.

I understand this journey because I have been working with and helping traumatized horses since my teenager years. I know how hard it can be to gain their trust, to help them feel safe, and to create the bond you long for. 

That’s why I created a free training where I share two essential steps that are often overlooked when working with a horse that has suffered before.

These steps are simple, yet powerful. They will help you lay the foundation for a relationship where your horse starts to relax, connect, and trust again. If you’ve been feeling stuck, this is the place to start.

Your horse deserves to feel safe in the human world. And you deserve the bond you always dreamed of. Let me guide you in making that possible. Join me in the Bonding Time Deep Dive course.

Let’s do this - together. 💛