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Anyone can handle basic communication with an animal

I deal with various situations in the context of animal communication. Most of the time these are physical or psychological problems, but sometimes the animal shares another problem. I came to a horse called Milda because of his arthritis and sore legs.

When I first saw him, I was impressed. A huge, majestic animal with wise eyes, an older bay who had seen a lot in his life. Calm, discreet, the leader of a small herd, who commanded respect with his 180 centimetres at the withers. At the same time, I could sense his kindness and patient efforts to help his human partners understand the interconnectedness of our world and the horse’s.

In fact, right after he was introduced to me, information came through from his caregivers that he was not happy with his name. They had even approached the animal communicator once, who had sensed from his photo that he didn’t like his name and wanted a different one. There was even a new name in the message from her, but it hasn’t “caught on” yet.

Milda asked for the energy of my palms, he needed to relax his stiff back and legs. He communicated while relaxing his body, sending many messages to his human friends. The subject of his name came up, he confirmed that he doesn’t like it and that it doesn’t fit him. There were even other variations of a new name, but it was obvious that it was still a in progress, and the right name had not come yet. So it was clear that he would choose a name later and very likely come up to one of his human partners. So they needed to figure out how to get his new name confirmed.

I offered the caregivers the easiest way to communicate with the animal that anyone can do. If they want to know the animal’s answer to a question, they need to ask it in a way that can be answered with a Yes.
Then add a way for the animal to show Yes answer. For example, to offer your hands the way that it can be reachable by animal´s head.

I will give an example for understanding, so in Milda’s case the question would be:
“Do you want to be called …. (give a new name)?
If so, touch my palms.”
Then you need to give the animal space to respond, not rush it. Animals perceive time very differently than we do. Sometimes the answer comes right away, sometimes it takes a few minutes. When the animal agrees, it touches your hands. Sometimes only lightly, sometimes it can put its head in your hands and enjoy the touch.
If you are sure you have the answer, you can continue with the next question.

At the same time, it is important to remember that if you enter into communication with an animal in this way, you automatically assume a higher responsibility for your future decisions. If you don’t respect the animal’s response, it can break the common field of trust.
So, from my experience, I recommend respecting the animal’s answer or explaining why you cannot respect it. And the reason for not respecting the answer should not come from ego.

In general, ask the question only when you are sure that you yourself are ready to accept both Yes and No answers. By doing so, you give freedom not only to the one you are asking, but also to yourself. And this is actually true in any communication, not just with animals:)

It has been my experience that the fact that you try to communicate with the animal and want to understand it and respect its answers greatly shifts your relationship with it. Quite often the animal shows great joy at the first attempts at mutual understanding.

A few weeks later I received a message from Milda’s partners:
“Milda has chosen a new name, which is Gentleman. He likes this name, when we forget and call him Milda, he pretends he doesn’t know anyone like that:)”

Cat in the tree

I came to the story of the cat in the tree by “accident”. I got a call from a friend who was interested in energy harmonization for her horse. She was describing what she was having trouble with and was very nervous the whole time.

During the phone call she mentioned that she hady got a problem with her cat. He had been in the crown of a tall tree for 3 days and could not get down. The firefighters were already on the scene, but they left with the cat unharmed because he was too high and they could not reach him from the ladder.

At the time of our call, a tree climber was due to arrive. I offered that I could try to connect remotely to the cat through the photo and explain to him that someone would come and finally help him down after these 3 days.

In the context of nonverbal communication, connecting to animals through photography is a common practice.

My friend sent a photo and I connected to the cat with an agreed message. I also got a message from him to his owner. He was upset that she didn’t like cats at all, she got him just to hunt mice on her farm. But she didn’t actually accept him into her big group of farm animals. He felt he didn’t belong there.

After I finished communicating with the cat, I called her again to find out what the situation was and relayed and explained his message. Suddenly she exclaimed, “He’s down!”

The tree climber threw a rope from the ground to a branch and the cat climbed few meters lower. He threw again and after 3 days in the tree, the cat jumped down to the ground on his own. He ran into the bushes and after a few minutes came to show his owner that he was okay.

Sometimes communication with an animal is very simple as in this case, while other times it can be very complex. However, complicated cases are practically without exception about people troubles:-)

Rescue of a Racehorse Mare

A friend asked me if I would help him save a racehorse that had been retired from racing in Germany due to an injury.
Her Czech groom—an acquaintance of his—had reached out to him for help when she learned that if the mare wasn’t sold within a week, she would be sent to the slaughterhouse.

The caretaker felt sorry for the four-year-old mare. Several buyers had already come to look at this beautiful, spirited animal, but she was limping severely, had a swollen right pastern, and her prognosis was very uncertain. The purchase price reflected the animal’s condition—it was equal to the slaughter weight of the meat. And the deadline was within a week.

So a week-long rescue “crash campaign” began.

At first, we tried to find someone who would buy her. That didn’t work out, so a friend decided to buy her himself.

It was necessary to quickly find a place where she could rest and begin her recovery. Although she had been kept in a stall until then, her future owner opted for a small pasture with a small herd of three retired horses. The gently rolling terrain and constant supervision made it the ideal choice at that moment.

Before traveling to her new home, she also had to have her blood tests completed, the results of which take three days.

Communication with the German owner and his representatives was not easy. However, we eventually managed to arrange for him to have a blood sample taken and to send us some basic information about the mare.

The groom arranged for several photos and videos to be taken so that we would at least know what the horse looked like.
On the day of transport, the Czech groom was away from the stable.

A friend of mine found a car with a tow hitch, I borrowed a horse trailer from a friend, and at six in the morning we set off for Germany on a rescue mission.
We weren’t even deterred by the fact that the trailer didn’t have a vehicle inspection certificate—my friend had forgotten to bring it.
Fortunately, we didn’t realize that the trailer’s inspection had actually expired until after we got back.

During the trip, we were still waiting for the blood test results, without which we couldn’t transport her.
The three-day deadline from the date of the blood draw fell on the day of transport, so we repeatedly called the German lab along the way to check if she was healthy.
We found out near Dresden that the tests came back clear.

When we arrived at our destination, we were completely taken aback. A farm and race stable in the middle of the woods, far from any other buildings. The property included a slaughterhouse.
But in the fence next to the farm, there were only a few well-fed cows.

In contrast, in the huge paddock next to the stable, a herd of about seventy racehorses stood in deep sand. Virtually all of them were bay, with minimal markings, so to the untrained eye, they were indistinguishable from one another.
This slaughterhouse really wasn’t about cows.

The caretaker went into the paddock and brought out a mare. We studied her for a moment, comparing her to the photos, to make sure we really had the right one. She was one of the few with a white blaze and three white socks, so she was easier to recognize.
We took care of the formalities, the caretaker helped us load her, and we set off.

We took care of the paperwork, the nurse helped us load her up, and we set off for the Czech Republic.

The trip went pretty smoothly; the mare handled it well. It was only when we stopped at a gas station to fill up that she started neighing loudly, thinking it was time to get out.

Just before the end of the trip, we drove through the village of Křivoklát, where a Christmas market was in full swing, and driving through the streets full of cars and people with a horse trailer was quite difficult. Just below the castle, she neighed very loudly once more. It echoed through the streets and sounded really solemn.

A moment later, while we were still on the trail, I began to sense the first signs of energetic communication from the mare. Until then, she had been completely closed off, and I could tell she didn’t trust people at all and, in fact, didn’t want anything to do with them—like so many other horses who are used merely as tools for sport.
I sensed her surprise that a human was capable of perceiving this type of communication. At the same time, there was also curiosity about what lay ahead for her.

However, the dominant feeling was relief and joy. At that moment, she already knew that a new chapter in her life was beginning.

Actually, I haven’t yet mentioned the name of that rescued mare who so quickly “won” a new life with a wonderful owner.

The one who, a year and a half after her rescue, is completely healthy and enjoying a full life as a beloved hobby horse.

Her name is A Winning Queen.

Wolves

You can communicate with any animal, domestic or wild.

I have attended several courses in which, under the guidance of an experienced animal communicator, we have been exploring and discovering in groups the ways, in which animals can transmit messages to us. Individual course participants gradually opened up their communication channels and it was amazing to observe the reactions and the group bonding together.

During one of the courses we visited 3 ha wolf enclosure in Šumava mountains. This enclosure has been occupied by permanent wolf pack. There has been built a footbridge for visitors to observe the wolves.

I have loved dogs since childhood for their characteristics that come from wolves – the ancestors of dogs, I was really looking forward this meeting. I strongly feel that every animal living on this planet can set an example for us, humans, with its characteristics. We just have to allow ourselves to perceive their characteristics purely, without our personal “filters”.

Before entering the footbridge above the enclosure, we talked in a group for a while about what we actually know about wolves. We came across many prejudices and fears that people have towards wolves, which in the past led to the extinction of populations in many areas of their natural range. At the same time, we collectively named many wolf traits that can be inspiring – the ability to lead a pack and its hierarchy, loyalty, cooperation, and individual roles for pack members that match their personality traits. Wolves have always contributed to the balance of animal species in the wild, as well as to the health of their populations. It is a not so well known fact that wolves mainly hunt weak and sick animals, which naturally leads to increasing the number of healthy individuals of the particular species.

The wolves from the Šumava enclosure pack that we interacted with, had many different personal messages for us. But one of them resonated with the entire group and was received by almost all of us. When asked why they chose to live in an enclosure instead of the wild, there was only one main answer – they want to show people the reality of who they are, help them overcome their prejudices and understand their characteristics and way of life.

I see nature as a great teacher that can always push us and show us different points of view and ways of dealing with ourselves. The characteristics of animals and the diversity of species can be a great inspiration.

Passing away

I was approached by the owner of a 19-year-old mare who, according to her, had severe breathing difficulties.
She was looking for an alternative that would provide relief alongside medication and veterinary care.

As soon as I examined the horse, I realized that the situation was much more serious than its owner thought.

The mare was dying, and it was necessary to assess the situation, understand it, and convey all the information to the owner.

At the same time, from my own experience, I know how difficult it can sometimes be to decide whether it is really time to let an animal go. When is the right moment? Is it suffering? Isn’t it too soon? These are the most common questions asked by owners.

However, as soon as I connect with the animal, it naturally takes control of the situation and patiently and lovingly shows the owner whether their physical journey together is over or still continuing.

When an animal leaves, it has messages and explanations for its human companion about their journey together. After delivering these messages, the animal leaves its physical body in peace. The human can fully understand the connection between themselves and their animal companion. And they have no doubt that everything happened at the right time.

I humbly accept these situations and feel grateful when people have the chance to say goodbye to their animal friend with love and understanding. This is how it worked out in this case as well.

Restoring Trust

If a horse behaves aggressively, it is a sign of fear or discomfort that it has experienced in the past or continues to experience. Sometimes rebuilding trust takes just a few moments; other times, it takes a long time. And it depends on the person whether they want lasting trust or are looking for shortcuts.

Back when I didn’t have a horse of my own, I used to ride an older mare regularly.
Her owner didn’t have much time, and for me, after Andulka’s death, it was a chance to stay connected to horses.

The mare was calm and experienced; children could approach her, and she was used to being handled.
That is, until someone picked up the saddle and stepped into the stall.
At that moment, she laid her ears back against her neck—a sign of horses´ aggression—and snapped at the person with her teeth. The owner later revealed that she had even bitten someone. However, she accepted this as a fact of life—horses are just like that—and didn’t make a big deal out of it.

I wanted to find out what was causing her behavior. By that time, I had already been working with energies for a while. I knew that the right moment would come if I was meant to find out.

The inspiration came on a day when no one was at the stable. It was quiet there, and I was able to concentrate fully.

I walked into the stall with the saddle in my hand, and the mare reacted as she always did—by snorting and baring her teeth. So I stood in the doorway and told her I’d put the saddle on her when she was ready.
Once she touched the saddle herself, I’d put it on her back.

She was stressed, and I just stood there calmly watching to see what would happen. I didn’t have a plan; she could sense only calm, kindness, and compassion from me. I didn’t put any pressure on her; I just repeated every now and then that it was up to her.
She kept snorting and chewing, which is a sign of stress relief in horses. Then she turned her rear end toward me and stood there for a long time with her head in the corner.
At that moment, I sensed that the other horses in the neighboring stalls had begun to support her energetically. Suddenly, there was a chorus of snorting, shaking, and other ways of releasing tension—peeing, farting, and pooping 🙂
I could feel her gradually relaxing and accepting this new situation.
After a while, she turned her head back toward me, and I could see that she had completely relaxed; she had fully connected with my energy, opened herself up to energetic communication, and assessed the situation a few times.
After that, she just stood there with her head bowed, her eyelids growing heavy, and she was fully surrendered to the energetic process.
After a few more minutes, she raised her head, gradually made her way over to me, brought her nostrils close to the saddle, sniffed it a few times, and then touched it.

Throughout the entire process, I stayed at the entrance to the stall with the saddle in my hands. To be honest, my hands were already hurting quite a bit—it took more than half an hour. But we managed it.

I placed the saddle on her back without any sign of resistance. When I went to fasten the girth, I sensed tension again, so I gave her some more time. The same went for putting on the bridle.

All in all, it took about an hour, and then we went out for a ride.

And that ride was truly amazing; the whole time, she showed me the willingness, calmness, and harmony between horse and rider.

On my next visit, it took only 15 minutes to saddle her. She understood that I would wait until she was ready—that I wasn’t rushing her and that I respected her pace.

I discussed this later with the owner, who understood that it was a reaction to her rushing.
She was very busy and always had only a limited amount of time to spend at the stable.
The plan was to go for a ride, so everything was done automatically without paying attention to the horse’s needs and signals.

I understand that. I know what a difference it makes when you have a horse at a younger age, for example, and can devote yourself fully to it, and then, say, 10 years later, life is in a completely different phase.

However, even if time is limited, it’s always important to be fully present with the animal. Only then can you notice what’s not quite right.
When you do notice these things, they can deepen your understanding, respect, and trust on the shared journey of human and horse.

Internal parasites and deworming of animals

In 2024 I encountered a number of serious cases of internal parasitic infection, a few of which have even resulted in the animal’s death.

The infections affected horses, dogs, and cats alike.
The key point, however, is that most of the affected animals had been regularly dewormed with veterinary antiparasitic medications. And yet, immediately after the animal was brought in, the vet advised that deworming was necessary.

It is important to realize that this does not mean the complete absence of parasites in an animal, but rather a sustainable condition that does not pose a health risk.

At the same time, it is a well-known fact that some species of parasites may be resistant to various deworming medications.

If an animal exhibits non-acute changes from its normal condition and behavior, parasites are often the cause.
These changes can vary widely—from weight loss, loss of appetite, a bloated or tender abdomen, to coughing, eye discharge, skin lesions, and even apathy, pain, nervousness, or aggression. Sometimes parasites can be seen in the animal’s feces, but there are species that are invisible to the naked eye.

The risk with parasitic infections is that symptoms may not appear until much later, by which time the animal is already seriously ill.

And often, because the animal is regularly dewormed, the cause of the illness is sought elsewhere.
Since I’m personally interested in this topic, I decided to broaden my knowledge and took a course with a veterinary parasitologist from a renowned laboratory.

In addition to her academic knowledge, the instructor has a solid grasp of practical skills. She raises animals, including horses, on her own pastures, and the course—which combined theory and practice—was very beneficial.

We discussed the practical management of horses in pasture-based housing and the most effective way to keep parasites under control.

The entire approach is based on a combination of comprehensive deworming of the herd against certain types of parasites and regular individual fecal examinations to detect different species of parasites, as well as their control on an individual basis within the herd. The session also included a detailed explanation of pasture management and care, as well as measures to take when new horses join the herd.

The entire management approach is based on keeping the horses in good immune health so that their immune systems can cope with parasites as effectively as possible on their own and support those with weaker immune systems. At the same time, this reduces the overuse of inappropriate antiparasitic drugs and slows the development of resistance to these products. The quality and safety of the pastures are a natural part of this approach.

It involves a combination of techniques and products; however, from the stable owner’s perspective, it is straightforward to implement and effective.

From the client’s perspective, it naturally depends on the stable owner and his or her approach to this issue.

For myself, from my own experience, I will add two more points to consider:

1. Herbal antiparasitics, in my experience, do not work well enough at present. I take them as an alternative where it is not possible, for some reason, to use conventional preparations.

2. In some cases it is necessary to deworm all those who are in regular contact with a sick animal. Not only animals, but also humans.

Andulka

This story has been written by my own life. I understood many things about my current life journey after Andulka, the mare I had had since she was two-year-old, passed away.

Our shared life journey took more than 22 years, during which Andy patiently guided me through the horse world. Sometimes I was a cooperative student, other times I didn’t want to understand or tolerate what she was showing me. After she left, I gradually came to understand much of what she had taught me, and also that she was the one who led me on my authentic path, or rather showed me the way to myself.

This story won’t be about her life, twenty-two years won’t fit in a blog post, that would make a book. I want to write about her passing.

It may not be a popular topic, however, I know that everyone who has an animal deals with the situation of their passing sooner or later. It’s a difficult situation for most people, often a very close creature that has loved them unconditionally all their lives, is leaving.

Many of us doubt when is the right time to let the animal go, not to let it suffer. They are deciding if their friend would still like to be with them or if it is the time to let go. It’s not easy to know, and for some of my animal friends, I’ve also retrospectively questioned whether my decision to put them to sleep came at the right time. I had thought about it many times with Andulka, but on that last day I was sure.

Andy left at 24 and had diseased joints since she was about 15. The arthritis progressed slowly but inexorably, despite physiotherapy, supplements and special feeding. At the age of 22, Cushing’s Syndrome was diagnosed, so permanent medication was added. Yes, taking care of an old horse can be very time and money consuming. I was fortunate to find a wonderful and reliable helper who was able to relieve me in care several times a week. Andulka was in the paddock daily with other mare, enjoying nice walks with us, and we learned to relieve her with massages and gentle exercise motivating her by treats. She enjoyed our care and showed how happy she was with us, despite her aging and often sore body. After all, I made her a promise to take care of her until the end and did my best to keep her as well as possible.

The turning point came after the sudden death of her paddock friend. Andy gave up. We spent the next two months trying to get her back into the swing of things. I’ve wondered several times if there’s still a point. Her condition was like a seesaw, one day she was walking with gusto and barely limping, the next she refused to make a move and only broke up after some coaxing. There were repeated situations where she lay down, couldn’t get up and had to be helped. Also, hoof trimming, which horses need regularly, was very difficult due to poor joint mobility.

Then the day came when I really knew it was her time. She was in the paddock and when I tried to take her to the stable, she refused to make a move. She stood there stiff, sore and the walk back to the box took us almost an hour instead of the usual 5 minutes, with the help of treats. There were also my partner and daughter on that day and we agreed that this condition was an ordeal for her. Everyone said goodbye to her and I stayed with her waiting for the vet. In the meantime, my helper arrived and wanted to be with us until the end. By the time she arrived, I was alone with Andulka and I told her that I didn’t want her to suffer anymore and that I would let her go. You could see that she was very relieved after that announcement. We both just knew it was time.

The vet arrived, examined Andulka and confirmed that there was nothing to wait for. When I took Andulka out of the stable for the last time, the evening sun peeked out of the clouds as if to shine on her final journey. It was tender, dignified, peaceful and Andulka left with her head in my hands. I felt her last breath and despite the immense pain and tears, I was incredibly grateful that we were both allowed to experience her passing in this way.

I know that our intuition always leads us down the right path and we just have to allow ourselves to listen to it. When an animal passes away, it is possible to use healing, which can calm the animal before death. At the same time, our friend may want to tell us something before it ends. In this, with my current experience, I see great possibilities regarding communication with animals.

Andulka’s story still confirms to me that intuition and love can guide us through any situation in life.

Moon

After my mare Andulka passed away, I told myself I didn’t want any more horses. After all, caring for an old horse for several years, followed by her death, had been quite difficult.
We make plans, but life has other ideas—if we dare to trust our intuition.

On the other hand, looking back now, the last few years have been very enlightening, because I’ve learned to be fully present with the horse, to sense how he’s feeling, and to simply be with him, without any plan.

At the same time, I now realize how Andy was preparing me for the changes that were already taking shape in my life back then. Of course, I wasn’t aware of that at all at the time.

Around that time, my ability to communicate with animals began to return. I just suddenly knew what Andulka needed. Even back then, she was actively communicating with me, and I simply assumed those were my own thoughts.
She also showed me how good it felt when I gently stroked her and touched her where she was stiff or in pain. How she would almost fall asleep with bliss under my touch.
Today, I work consciously with the energy flowing through my palms, and I know how to use it intuitively exactly as animals or people need it.

Yes, even many years after she left, I’m still discovering new insights for which I’m grateful to her.
And it was animal communication that led me to the next chapter of my life with horses.
Charlie, our dog, was lying on the couch with me one summer day when suddenly a very clear message came from her: “I’m looking forward to having a brother.”
No one else was home, and I stared at her like a crazy person. My mind immediately started racing… Wow, another dog—what are we going to do with him? And so on…

However, by that time I already had plenty of experience with energy communication. I knew that whatever comes from animals will come true sooner or later. Just not always the way one imagines.
It took me a while longer to let go of the idea of a new dog and put my trust in fate. Trust that it will always bring me what belongs in my life.
As time went on, I increasingly got the impression that my “brother” probably wouldn’t be a dog…
Around Christmas, I saw white horses everywhere. The internet, TV, random pictures—there was a white one everywhere…

I told myself that a new chapter in my life was probably really beginning, and that if that’s how it was meant to be, I was ready.
After Christmas, a friend texted me saying that if I wanted a horse, there was one for sale at their stable. Of course, I hadn’t told her I wanted to buy one. But I went to take a look. I didn’t buy it, but I did say out loud how much I was willing to pay for a horse.

In February, on the day of the snow moon, I looked at a horse classified ad.
There was this odd ad—the photo showed a brown horse, and the head of another, white horse was peeking out behind it. Something caught my attention, though, and I always trust my intuition. The lady got back to me right away; the white horse was still for sale. And the price was exactly what I had said out loud when I saw the first horse.
He stood 155 cm at the withers, and I thought he’d be too small for me. Nevertheless, I went to see him the very next day.

I arrived at a little house just outside Prague, and in the garden paddock stood a young, white horse—though he wasn’t that small. And it was clear he still had room to grow.

I leaned against the fence; he came over, rested his head on my hands, and we stood there motionless for several minutes. That moment was so intense, so full of energetic communication, that it even took his current owner and her partner by surprise. It was clear.

Under a snowy February full moon, a white horse named Moon came into my life.
From that moment until now, we’ve been together for over a year. It’s been a beautiful and uncompromising journey.

Every day, he teaches me something new about life, about horses, and most of all, about myself. He reveals the deepest shadows of my soul and helps bring them to light so that I can understand and accept them. And how does he do it? He simply responds to me only when I am fully present and approach him with understanding. Then he understands me too and cooperates.
I am grateful that I allowed life to lead me into this chapter, and I look forward to everything we will experience together and what Moon will teach me about horses and about myself. Thank you, Moony.

P.S. Moon is already 10 cm taller at the withers today and is still growing. The little pony has turned into a beautiful, sturdy white horse 🙂

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