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I bought Nava for $1 soon after she arrived at Whispering Acres,
from an owner in despair who had found out the hard way that the
5yr old TB Mare she bought was far from the 'professionally trained'
horse she thought she was...
It was immediately obvious to Carlos that this Mare had not only
never had any training, but was mistreated in a way that had left
her physically injured and sore, mentally vacant and complacent,
emotionally bitter and resentful and spiritually in a place of
no peace.
Understandably she had no trust in humankind and no confidence
in herself. Her way of surviving was to become extremely defensive
and pushy, to the point of being dangerous to herself and those
who handled her.
But there was something special about Nava...
I am blessed to have friends who were able to give Nava the
holistic treatment she needed to become healthy in herself before
Carlos could start working with her.
I am also blessed to have witnessed the transformation Carlos
allowed this horse to make. Over only four weeks training, and
a few earlier sessions on the ground with Carlos, Nava went from
a fighting bucking bronco to the incredibly calm, soft and willing
mare she is now.
Carlos gave her the understanding she needed in order to trust
again, with his truly kind and consistent approach.
Nobody else would trust this horse enough after seeing her dangerous
behavior with a saddle, to sit on her back...but Carlos did...and
for that I think she is grateful, for never did she buck whilst
he was on her back, and this is not because of fear, but because
of trust and understanding that he was helping her, not hurting
her.
She is now at peace with herself!
I am lucky to see Carlos work with and start many horses and
I can say that it is remarkable Nava had only 4 weeks of training
to become the horse she is now, as this is less than the average
5 week starting period, for a horse with no physical, mental and
emotional 'baggage' to begin with!
I am blessed to now be riding and working with Nava myself.
I am deeply grateful, and I know Nava is too, to learn from
Carlos and his teachings that come straight from the horses themselves.
Of course I am constantly learning from Nava, but the greatest
lesson she's shown me and all who know her is to NEVER GIVE UP
ON A HORSE!!!
I'm always happy to talk to anyone who may relate to Nava's story,
and I hope it may inspire you to also give your horse the chance
they deserve!
In great gratitude,
Hayley & Nava (tel) 0401 319 088
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