Homework Practice Call - Crusader the Horse

Crusader, aka CR is an 8 year old Kentucky Mountain Horse that belongs to Lois and her husband. They've owned him since he was 5, and he lives with Rusty and Buddy in his herd, plus Lois, her husband and their dog, Misty. Lois and I traded information, and then spent time meditating before connecting.

I had trouble getting a clear connection and settling in. I got a feeling of warmth, like being in the sun, and got the feeling that CR really likes carrots. I asked him about Rusty and Buddy, and he conveyed that he loves to play with Rusty chasing each other and playing the nip-nip game. He didn't really have any strong feelings about Buddy or information to share.

I checked back in with Lois, and she told me that he can be challenging to connect with, which is why she didn't give him to me first. He has a higher energy level than the other two horses, and he can be a little flighty and aloof. He was purchased from a horse dealer, and came to them underweight, and is still low on the pecking order. His favorite treat, is in fact, carrots. When they brought him home he liked carrots so much that he got the other horses to enjoy carrots too. He and Rusty will play chase and tag with each other. They'll even pick up branches and play tug of war with them. Buddy is the leader, and was more standoffish when CR arrived, but they have settled in now.

Lois connected with Storm, and he was also eager to chat (there go my talkative animals again, I guess they get it from me!). She felt that he has a quiet gentle soul. He is aware that he is larger than the other horses, and that they respect him for his size. He really wants to help me work on the animal communication stuff, too. He likes to be in the pasture, but he told her that Keeper (the new horse) is still adjusting to the herd, so he's not always included, yet.

Home Study Call - Delila the Dog

Joan led today's call connecting with Delila the dog. She arrived to Joan at about 5 weeks of age, and has lived on the farm ever since. She's now 3, and lives with 2 other dogs, Isabella and Olivia, plus 5 cats and 3 horses. Originally, she was raised by a friend of Joan's that lived on the farm in her trailer, but the friend has since left, and Delila stays on the farm.
I got a sense of warmth and serenity right away. She seemed playful, but also very princess like, but not in a prissy kind of way. More in a Princess Di kind of regal way. I got the sense that she likes to be outside a lot.

Others echoed my feelings. She told someone "I'm an Antenna" and gave the impression of being very aware of the surroundings, and scoping things out all the time. She is a bit of a little sister to Olivia, and she likes to clown around, but also has a serious side. She loves to engage people, and enjoys connecting. She's eager to please, and very loyal to Joan. She has a cat "buddy" that she likes to be with, and also loves her people cuddle time. She has very high self esteem, and likes to play with balls. She also likes water, and has fun barking a lot.

Joan described her immediately as a very happy dog. She's just completely happy, for no reason at all, and doesn't need one. She's mischievous and sweet, and while Olivia runs the farm, she is the apprentice. She is a peaceful warrior, and full of exuberance. She would like to herd the horses, but isn't successful at that. She knows the routine, and knows what happens before what happens happens. She always checks people out when they arrive, and she always knows when the coyotes are around the property. She has a special relationship with the Ravens that hang around the farm. She is the one that helps balance everyone else's energy in the house. She is a delight, and always fun to be around.

Homework Practice Call - Hula the Dog

Hula the dog is 2 1/2 years old, owned by Angela and her boyfriend. Hula lives with her buddy, Charlie who is close to her age. She was rescued from the local Humane Society.

After Angela and I began with our meditation, I connected with Hula. Her energy seemed playful and vibrant. I sensed she loved balls and doing tricks, and liked to go on walks and explore new places. She also seemed to like to be snuggly and was very close to Charlie.

Angela confirmed that she is a super cute dog, and likes to beg and do other silly tricks. She likes to watch Charlie chase balls around. She has crazy bursts of energy where she runs all out, and then will be relaxed again. She does love to explore, but also likes to be near Charlie for security.

It was Storm's turn to connect with someone, and so Angela worked with him. She felt immediately that he is a sweet hear, but can be a little timid and stubborn sometimes. She felt he had a lot to give though. She sensed he wasn't the herd leader in the group, but he loves to be in his pasture. She felt how strong and how fragile he is all in the same breath. She got a bit sleepy when she connected, and sensed that he liked to be in the sun. He loves hands on his nose, and likes the little treats he gets. He's been working to use his withers more in the work we have been doing, and she sensed something might be a little off with his feet. He also indicated that he had some saddness from the past, and that someone, somewhere had been mean to him in the past. He wasn't clear about these details, and she wasn't able to get any more identifying information. She checked his Chakras, and found that his stomach was a little unsure, and he was a little fuzzy in his crown Chakra, but everything else seemed balanced.

When she finished, I checked out the window, and sure enough, the herd was napping in the sun, up against the brush wind break. She was delighted to have picked up on those details. I asked her to check back in and see if he would tell her who the herd boss was, and he referenced the red mare, which would be Heidi. I laughed, and knew immediately that was correct. He seemed content not to need to be the top boss. I was delighted to have some of the information, and glad that he was so willing to talk.

Homework Practice Call - Misty the Dog

Lois and I got back together for another practice call working with her dog Misty, while she worked with my dog Bear.

Misty is a 13 year old Jack Russel mix that Lois and her husband have owned since she was 12 weeks old. She's been mostly a house dog, but lives on the farm with Lois, her husband, and their 3 horses, Rusty, CR, and Buddy.

After I gave her Bear's information, we both took some time to meditate and then connect with the animal. I picked up that she is energetic, and a guardian, as well as a bit of a princess. Sh likes to chase balls, and possibly sticks, and thinks she runs the show. I felt like she was chewing something, maybe a rawhide treat or something, possibly, but I wasn't sure what it was. She gave me the impression that she likes to curl up and be snuggly somewhere, maybe on her bed or in a favorite place.

Lois confirmed that she is still very energetic at 13, and loves walks in the woods. She does run the show, and is a bit of a princess. She likes to curl up on the couch in the morning sun, then she has a bed in the kitchen and moved in there when the sun changes rooms. She does have rawhide sticks that she enjoys chewing, and she played more with balls when she was younger. She still does enjoy it, but now that she's 13 she doesn't have quite as much energy as she had.

Lois then gave me the information that she got from Bear. He was also very chatty, as Toby had been (being my animals, I guess I shouldn't be surprised!). He is very proud of his tail with its unique and special "cute curl" as he called it. He was friendly, but also a little aloof. He likes the other animals (the horses, and chinchillas are ok). He does miss his old house, but he likes the new farm, too. I asked Lois to check in with his mouth and make sure he was ok since he hadn't been chewing on things as much as he had been before, and he gave her the impression it just wasn't as much fun as it had been when he was younger. His teeth seem to be more sensitive now. Hopefully we can get some softer chews for him and he'll go back to happy gnawing.

(Update - I picked up some wonderful Acadia Antlers again at the Pet Expo! Carol hooked me up with some softer pieces of Moose Antler to give to the dogs to see if that interested them more than the older harder pieces. I always got the hardest pieces I could find because they were such rugged chewers. Now that they are older, they seem to prefer the softer pieces. I'm thrilled that they're chewing again, and are getting the excellent added benefit of the nutrition of the dense moose antlers!)

Home Study Call - Chloe the Cat

Karen led us through the call which we connected with her daughter's cat, Chloe. Chloe and her "sister" were adopted together from a shelter by her daughter, and they are both about one year old. Chloe lives with Karen and Roxy, but technically belongs to her daughter and her daughter's fiance.

I connected with Chloe when I had finished my meditation, and felt like she was crawling right up in my lap. She was very gentle, and seemed to like snuggling. I got the impression that she is timid with strangers, but has big energy and isn't afraid to connect with people she knows. She loves playing, pouncing, grooming, and cuddling with her sister Lily. I didn't get the impression that she was much of an outdoor cat.

Others on the call also picked up that she likes to play. She is sweet, tender, and caring, likes to be in Karen's house, but misses her daughter. She doesn't like the moving around back and forth that has happened in her short life. She's a talker, and has that "little girl" persona. She also enjoys sitting by the window.

Karen elaborated that she is indeed a big talker, and has a loud purr. She is sweet with people she knows, but shy otherwise. She does like to cuddle with Lily, but she keeps Roxy at a distance. She likes to drink out of the sink, and does like to go out and hunt, but doesn't get out much right now. She enjoys climbing trees and likes to jump. She likes rubbing on things and laying on a blanket. She likes long pets (long strokes) and likes to sprawl out across your lap. She loves grooming and is proud of her coat.