About my journey into the world of animal communiction
The Short Version
After I got Tina, we faced several challenges that led me to search for horse training resources online. I eventually found a horse training podcast that focused heavily on spiritual connection. This sparked a deep curiosity about animal communication, leading me to take a free mini-class and, eventually, a formal course. After a lot of practice, it became a central part of my life.
The Full Story
I have loved horses since I was a child, but my path to communication truly began after I moved to Colorado in 2015. I had recently lost my “heart horse” Ashley, which was the most significant loss of my life. A few years later, I felt ready for another horse. I was drawn to a mare at a racetrack named “Mine for a Song.” When I learned her barn name was Tina—named after Tina Turner, whose music I had been performing with a friend—I knew it wasn’t a coincidence.
However, Tina arrived with significant trauma. Less than three months after I got her, she reared up and flipped over while I was riding her. While I miraculously walked away with only a bruise, I knew I had to find a new way to connect with her. I couldn’t sell her, as I feared for her safety, so I dedicated my time during the pandemic to finding a solution.
I discovered Warwick Schiller’s “Journey On” podcast, which shifted my perspective toward a spiritual approach. I decided to try a mini-course on animal communication to see if it was real. During an exercise where I imagined stepping into Tina’s body, I felt a physical sensation of being pulled backward, which I interpreted as her communicating the trauma of flipping over. That moment changed everything.
Through these tools and Warwick Schiller’s guidance, Tina has become an emotionally regulated horse that I trust deeply. Today, I view her as both a pet and a spiritual guide. I truly believe the universe sent her to me; I wouldn’t be where I am today without the lessons she continues to teach me.