Commander Cully is 16.3 HH, 13 years old ex national hunt horse,
whom I bought in May 2006. The day after I bought him home he
left me feeling unsure of our or his future. Our first ride turned into a
nightmare. Cully launched himself across a main road from a junction
landing on the opposite side of the road. The mini bus passing narrowly
missed us and I only just managed to stay on. From then onwards the
problems just kept coming; he would rear up and lash out at you, he
was aggressive, he wouldn’t be caught, riding him became more
dangerous, he would leap and spin and he grunted continuously.
At this point I also had no contact with his mouth, as he would become
aggressive if I tried.
A reputable jockey came to ride him. They got 150yrds down the road when Cully reared and throw himself over backwards landing on the jockey, causing serious harm. Then he reared up again and came down on to his knees causing serious harm to himself. I also had the dentist out where again he became aggressive and the dentist had to call it a day. We had him heavily sedated to continue investigating; he still put up a fight! Then his back and tack was checked. Only a couple of minor problems were picked up on, of which both were corrected. Yet still his behavior continued.
I spent many hours with him trying to get to know him better. This included brushing him, which at times was an ordeal with him trying to jump on my head. I was advised to have him shot. The thought of that became too much, as I had become somewhat attached to him, as I knew there was a nice horse there. It was just finding him. He is a beautiful horse and I noticed that he trembled a lot which also worried me. I rang a horse whisperer and explained what was going on. He replied that in his experience a horse behaving in this manner would be a mental problem rather then a physical one and go to the vet. I was distraught. I sat in the field just staring at him. I love this animal even though we had not really had a good start. People who saw him in action all said to let him go, but I knew there was something wrong. But how do I find it?
Then someone told me about another horse whisperer the late Julie Dicker. What did I have to lose? I had Cully’s tail analyzed and to my horror and this was the report. He is very long sighted, his atlas and axis and half way down his neck was causing him severe pain. There was also pain behind the saddle area. The whole of his vertebrae down to his dock was having muscle spasms over his rib cage and his hind quarters were causing severe pain. He had at some stage had food poising to which he still had the toxins left in his stomach. He had taken some severe blows to his forelock and was getting severe headaches. He has had a severe blow to the knees; the left one still causing pain. He had stomach ulcers and had been severely abused and neglected in his previous homes. He can not tolerate any sugar in his diet.
I was advised Slippery Elm for his stomach ulcers, Milk Thistle and Aloe Vera for the food poising, Arnica for the pain and a sugar free diet. I set about giving him this, and ensured he was completely out of work.
I then spotted Rhonda Sexton’s leaflet which I picked up and read. It had now been three and a half months since I had bought him. I pondered on it for a couple of days. I then rang Rhonda and explained everything and she came out to see Cully. I asked myself can we erase all these horrific memories this horse has?
The first session went okay, with a couple of hitches. I was amazed a few days later to find my 8 year old son was in the field with Cully. Cully was being so gentle and followed him everywhere. He accepted cuddles and kisses. After the second session there was more progress. Cully enjoyed a scratch from me and he stayed around after his feed and he seemed brighter in himself. I had my first whinny from him which brought tears to my eyes. The third session he was a little jumpy and off but he was still making good progress. On his fourth session he became ‘soppy’; scratching me back whilst I scratched him. He greeted me everyday and his true character was emerging; a very soft, genuine horse. Since his last session the improvements have been remarkable. He is now very relaxed, quiet and calm and enjoys showers of attention. We go out for rides regularly now, and have been back to both scenes where we had our traumas. We jump with scope and all together he is a different horse, improving everyday.
I had his tail analysed again by a different person who was not aware of his previous problems. The feedback was positive; a well balanced happy horse with no significant problems. I am so grateful Rhonda has worked wonders with my new horse. The relationship now between Cully and I could not be better.
S. Pope – Carhampton
whom I bought in May 2006. The day after I bought him home he
left me feeling unsure of our or his future. Our first ride turned into a
nightmare. Cully launched himself across a main road from a junction
landing on the opposite side of the road. The mini bus passing narrowly
missed us and I only just managed to stay on. From then onwards the
problems just kept coming; he would rear up and lash out at you, he
was aggressive, he wouldn’t be caught, riding him became more
dangerous, he would leap and spin and he grunted continuously.
At this point I also had no contact with his mouth, as he would become
aggressive if I tried.
A reputable jockey came to ride him. They got 150yrds down the road when Cully reared and throw himself over backwards landing on the jockey, causing serious harm. Then he reared up again and came down on to his knees causing serious harm to himself. I also had the dentist out where again he became aggressive and the dentist had to call it a day. We had him heavily sedated to continue investigating; he still put up a fight! Then his back and tack was checked. Only a couple of minor problems were picked up on, of which both were corrected. Yet still his behavior continued.
I spent many hours with him trying to get to know him better. This included brushing him, which at times was an ordeal with him trying to jump on my head. I was advised to have him shot. The thought of that became too much, as I had become somewhat attached to him, as I knew there was a nice horse there. It was just finding him. He is a beautiful horse and I noticed that he trembled a lot which also worried me. I rang a horse whisperer and explained what was going on. He replied that in his experience a horse behaving in this manner would be a mental problem rather then a physical one and go to the vet. I was distraught. I sat in the field just staring at him. I love this animal even though we had not really had a good start. People who saw him in action all said to let him go, but I knew there was something wrong. But how do I find it?
Then someone told me about another horse whisperer the late Julie Dicker. What did I have to lose? I had Cully’s tail analyzed and to my horror and this was the report. He is very long sighted, his atlas and axis and half way down his neck was causing him severe pain. There was also pain behind the saddle area. The whole of his vertebrae down to his dock was having muscle spasms over his rib cage and his hind quarters were causing severe pain. He had at some stage had food poising to which he still had the toxins left in his stomach. He had taken some severe blows to his forelock and was getting severe headaches. He has had a severe blow to the knees; the left one still causing pain. He had stomach ulcers and had been severely abused and neglected in his previous homes. He can not tolerate any sugar in his diet.
I was advised Slippery Elm for his stomach ulcers, Milk Thistle and Aloe Vera for the food poising, Arnica for the pain and a sugar free diet. I set about giving him this, and ensured he was completely out of work.
I then spotted Rhonda Sexton’s leaflet which I picked up and read. It had now been three and a half months since I had bought him. I pondered on it for a couple of days. I then rang Rhonda and explained everything and she came out to see Cully. I asked myself can we erase all these horrific memories this horse has?
The first session went okay, with a couple of hitches. I was amazed a few days later to find my 8 year old son was in the field with Cully. Cully was being so gentle and followed him everywhere. He accepted cuddles and kisses. After the second session there was more progress. Cully enjoyed a scratch from me and he stayed around after his feed and he seemed brighter in himself. I had my first whinny from him which brought tears to my eyes. The third session he was a little jumpy and off but he was still making good progress. On his fourth session he became ‘soppy’; scratching me back whilst I scratched him. He greeted me everyday and his true character was emerging; a very soft, genuine horse. Since his last session the improvements have been remarkable. He is now very relaxed, quiet and calm and enjoys showers of attention. We go out for rides regularly now, and have been back to both scenes where we had our traumas. We jump with scope and all together he is a different horse, improving everyday.
I had his tail analysed again by a different person who was not aware of his previous problems. The feedback was positive; a well balanced happy horse with no significant problems. I am so grateful Rhonda has worked wonders with my new horse. The relationship now between Cully and I could not be better.
S. Pope – Carhampton
In November 1998 my Dales Mare was found to have Arthritis and
I was advised by my vet to put her down sooner rather than later.
Although I dreaded the thought of losing my mare I had seen the
x-ray and fully respected the advice my vet had given.
Having spent the day at the vets I expected Kandy to be stiff as a
result but on arriving home she seemed very eager to join to join her
friends. I walked her out to the fields to enjoy her last few days.
However, Kandy had other ideas, whinnying loudly she trotted off
bucking and kicking. I felt she was making a statement that she was
not ready to be put down!!!!!
Now what to do, her quality of life was still good. Perhaps a look back at her history to see if any treatment had been overlooked.
In 1988 aged 7 Kandy went up to Bristol with regard to hind leg stiffness. No orthopaedic problem was found. It was suggested that lower lumber discomfort could produce the stiffness but nom positive evidence of back pain was found to support this.
In 1989 Kandy went onto Radionic Treatment, after several months treatment was discontinued as there seemed to be no change.
Following this Kandy was rested and was put into foal; she seemed to benefit from the rest. Two lovely foals later I tried to bring her back into work but she still showed sign of stiffness.
Chiropractic treatment and acupuncture followed but to no avail.
In 1998 Kandy was X-rayed and the arthritic area was clearly seen, so perhaps this was the end?
In 2005 Kandy, although well in herself had difficulty in getting up. I was given a leaflet on Equine Touch and decided to give it a try.
Visit 1 There is a definite response and Kandy was no longer lying down in the field but was still having occasional problems getting up in the stable.
Visit 2 Even more responses from Kandy, she starts walking in circles. Quote from one of my helpers “What ever you are doing keep it up!!”
Visit 3 Continued responses from Kandy, she seems easier, her cost looks really good and she has been seen cantering.
Visit 4 This produced the most amazing responses and as a result Kandy seemed really tired. This was the most reaction she had had. During the session she continually yawned and found it necessary to scratch the offending stiff leg. That night she was flat out in bed and I feared she would still be there in the morning. No way!! Standing up and looking very perky she has not looked back since that day.
To date Kandy gets herself up, can roll completely over, lie down on either side and has been seen to trot and canter.
Her quality of life is good and I have to say seeing the improvement in Kandy is truly amazing.
M. Wyatt - Roadwater
I was advised by my vet to put her down sooner rather than later.
Although I dreaded the thought of losing my mare I had seen the
x-
Having spent the day at the vets I expected Kandy to be stiff as a
result but on arriving home she seemed very eager to join to join her
friends. I walked her out to the fields to enjoy her last few days.
However, Kandy had other ideas, whinnying loudly she trotted off
bucking and kicking. I felt she was making a statement that she was
not ready to be put down!!!!!
Now what to do, her quality of life was still good. Perhaps a look back at her history to see if any treatment had been overlooked.
In 1988 aged 7 Kandy went up to Bristol with regard to hind leg stiffness. No orthopaedic problem was found. It was suggested that lower lumber discomfort could produce the stiffness but nom positive evidence of back pain was found to support this.
In 1989 Kandy went onto Radionic Treatment, after several months treatment was discontinued as there seemed to be no change.
Following this Kandy was rested and was put into foal; she seemed to benefit from the rest. Two lovely foals later I tried to bring her back into work but she still showed sign of stiffness.
Chiropractic treatment and acupuncture followed but to no avail.
In 1998 Kandy was X-
In 2005 Kandy, although well in herself had difficulty in getting up. I was given a leaflet on Equine Touch and decided to give it a try.
Visit 1 There is a definite response and Kandy was no longer lying down in the field but was still having occasional problems getting up in the stable.
Visit 2 Even more responses from Kandy, she starts walking in circles. Quote from one of my helpers “What ever you are doing keep it up!!”
Visit 3 Continued responses from Kandy, she seems easier, her cost looks really good and she has been seen cantering.
Visit 4 This produced the most amazing responses and as a result Kandy seemed really tired. This was the most reaction she had had. During the session she continually yawned and found it necessary to scratch the offending stiff leg. That night she was flat out in bed and I feared she would still be there in the morning. No way!! Standing up and looking very perky she has not looked back since that day.
To date Kandy gets herself up, can roll completely over, lie down on either side and has been seen to trot and canter.
Her quality of life is good and I have to say seeing the improvement in Kandy is truly amazing.
M. Wyatt -
