I've loved horses all my life. As a qualified Reiki Equine Practitioner and Equine Connection Consultant, I'm passionate about improving their welfare and offering healing and species appropriate care so they can thrive. My good friend Jacqui Howe - an experienced holistic animal practitioner and Mindfulness with Animals Consultant - has recently set up a non-profit organisation for this purpose - Springwood Animal Healing Sanctuary, set in 65 acres in West Sussex. Jacqui says:

"When horses, ponies and donkeys live naturally as a herd, living out 24/7 with plenty of enrichment in their environment, herbs and medicinal plants to self select, organic pasture and hay; when they are not “used” by humans for work or therapy, not ridden or separated from the herd; when they’re allowed to live an unconditioned and uncontrolled life… only then we can start to see their natural equine inner state of being-ness. It’s in this environment, at complete liberty, that they are most peaceful and into which they invite you into the herd here at Springwood Sanctuary."

Since its inception just over a year ago, Springwood has grown and is now home to some 14 horses and donkeys. As a non-profit organisation, the care and upkeep of the growing herd relies heavily on donations. The money raised through your generosity in sponsoring my Firewalking Experience taking place on 12th May 2018 will go directly to the Sanctuary to help with the upkeep of the herd, from hay to hoofcare, from fencing to food supplements. Find out more about Springwood Healing Sanctuary