Equine Reiki

Reiki can support your horse in a wide range of physical, emotional, and behavioural areas — whether they’re in active work, recovering, or simply in need of balance and calm. Below are some of the ways Reiki has been known to help:

 

Physical Support

• Laminitis

• Sweet itch

• Tendon and ligament injuries

• General stiffness or discomfort

• Pre- and post-competition care

• Loss of appetite

• Post-operative recovery

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Emotional Wellbeing

• Nervous or timid horses

• Past trauma or mistreatment

• Settling into a new yard or environment

• Bereavement and emotional loss

• Stress from competition (for both horse and rider)

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Behavioural Issues

• Stereotypical behaviours (e.g. weaving, cribbing)

• Spooking or nervous reactions

• Box walking

• Loading difficulties

• Separation anxiety

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Groundwork and Performance

• Challenges with focus or cooperation during training

• Performance-related stress or resistance

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Strengthening the Bond

• Deepen the connection and trust between horse and owner

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Even healthy horses can benefit greatly from Reiki. A session offers them a deeply relaxing experience that supports overall wellbeing, balance, and happiness.

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What happens during a treatment? 

There are three treatment options: while the horse is tied, free in the field/stable, or sometimes even over the stable door. The horse chooses which feels best. During the session, I gently move around the horse’s body, with my hands either resting lightly or hovering just above.

 

Most horses enter deep relaxation, though some may appear fidgety when releasing tension, pain, or trauma. Sessions typically last 1 to 1½ hours—with initial treatments possibly being shorter as the horse adjusts to the healing energy.

 

After the session, it’s best to leave your horse undisturbed for a couple of hours to absorb the energy. You might notice signs like increased water intake or natural elimination, which are all normal responses as the body rebalances.

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How many treatments are needed? 

The number of Reiki sessions your horse may need depends on their individual situation. Some horses show noticeable improvements after just one session, while others benefit from a series of treatments—especially if they’re dealing with deeper physical issues, emotional trauma, or long-term behavioural patterns.

 

For chronic conditions or past trauma, a course of 3–4 sessions close together is often recommended to allow the energy to work at a deeper level. After that, occasional maintenance sessions can help support ongoing balance and wellbeing.

 

As always, your horse will guide the process — Reiki works best when we listen to what they need.​​

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Where does Equine Reiki take place?

All Equine Reiki takes place where your horse lives either at your stables, yard or home. Please note there may be a travel charge for anything further than a 20 mile radius from Wadebridge, charged at 50p/mile (after the first 20 miles). This will be confirmed with you at time of booking - thank you.