Animal Soul Sync

01/11/2024

Hey everyone, There's lots of new followers so thought I should say hello to you all!

I’m Shelley, and I’m passionate about helping you connect with your pets on a deeper level. I'm an animal communicator, I connect to your pets energy and share with you their view of the world. 💖🐾

I offer animal communication connections that can bring you closer to your furry (or scaley/feathery) friends. I am also able to connect with pets who have passed over the rainbow bridge which many clients find comforting during difficult times. 💖

What I Do:

🐕 Understand Your Pet: Learn about your pet’s feelings, needs, and unique personality. Ask questions and discover who they really are, what they like and how you can support them.

🐴 Resolve Issues: Address any behavioural or emotional challenges with empathy and insight. We can work from a place of positivity to help your pet thrive.

🐈 Promote Growth: I work with you and your pet to create a relationship built on understanding, empathy and a growth mindset.

🦎 Enhance Your Bond: Strengthen the connection between you and your pet and help you understand their perspective on life.

❤️‍🩹 Heal: I offer a safe space for you and your pet to release stored trauma and emotional blockages. Animals are also here to help us and teach us to grow, often their wisdom can be transformative for their owners too!
I also offer reiki healing to help your animals on an energetic level and have had some amazing results mixing both the mental and energetic healing together.

If you’re curious about what your pet might be trying to tell you, let’s chat! I’d love to help you and your pet communicate and connect more deeply.

Feel free to reach out anytime.
And be sure to check out my reviews from my wonderful clients 💖

Animal Soul Sync
🌐 www.animalsoulsync.com

25/10/2024

*** WHY HORSES SHOULD NOT BE JUMPING UNDER SADDLE WITHIN WEEKS OF BEING BACKED ***

I’m always shocked and saddened when I see posts and adverts stating how a horse has been backed for several weeks and is now already jumping under saddle. I’m sorry, but that’s nothing to be proud of. I’m very sure there will be many that disagree, but you are setting a young horse up to fail.

If we give our competition horses a couple of months off, we spend weeks, maybe months, carefully bringing them back slowly to build up muscle. Yet a 4 year old with bone and muscle that is completely unconditioned to carrying the weight of a saddle on their back, let alone a 10 stone (and the rest) rider, is cantering and jumping within 4 weeks of having weight on their backs for the very first time?

Young horses should be taken extremely slowly after backing, as it takes months for them to develop the correct muscles to carry the weight of a rider. In my opinion, it is acceptable to back a horse at 4 years old (PLEASE don’t start posting that damn chart of growth plate fusions, or I’ll just delete and block!), PROVIDED the horse is given time to develop the correct muscles to carry themselves and a rider. I absolutely wouldn’t touch a 4 year old that had been backed for 4 weeks and was already jumping under saddle. Sure, they are likely sound and would pass a vetting, but it’s setting them up for orthopaedic issues in the future. Treat an unbacked horse’s fitness and muscle/bone strength as you would treat a horse that’s just had a 2 month holiday, at least.

Slow and steady wins the longevity race.

EDIT: I’m not saying that 4 year olds shouldn’t be jumping, but that they should have been under saddle, developing correct muscle and fitness, for many months before they are asked to leave the floor with a rider on board.

EDIT 2: This is not a post to say 4yr olds shouldn’t be out doing little jumping rounds! I have nothing against the 4yo classes, except the fact I believe they shouldn’t start until at least mid way through the year. I believe this would ease the pressure on young horses to be jumping courses far too soon after backing.

10/10/2024

I'm privileged to talk to many of your pets who are living over the rainbow bridge. After a recent connection, I wanted to share a blog post talking a little more about what I have learned talking to animals who are both here and passed over.

I'd love to know your thoughts on what happens when our pets pass away. Have you seen signs that they're still coming to visit?

In a recent reading with an animal who had passed away, I gained profound insights into how animals perceive death. Unlike us, animals don't

03/10/2024

I'm not the only one, right?

23/09/2024

In a few recent connections we've talked about collective consciousness and how it impacts on our animals. I wrote a little blog post about it if you want to know more about the study.

Do animals have a collective consciousness?

22/09/2024

Let's have a little fun on this chilly evening and share some photos of our pets!
I'll go first. Harry, Barney and Lola in their favourite spot - my legs!

20/09/2024

"New Home Syndrome"🤓

I am coining this term to bring recognition, respect, and understanding to what happens to horses when they move homes. This situation involves removing them from an environment and set of routines they have become familiar with, and placing them somewhere completely different with new people and different ways of doing things.

Why call it a syndrome?

Well, really it is! A syndrome is a term used to describe a set of symptoms that consistently occur together and can be tied to certain factors such as infections, genetic predispositions, conditions, or environmental influences. It is also used when the exact cause of the symptoms is not fully understood or when it is not connected with a well-defined disease. In this case, "New Home Syndrome" is connected to a horse being placed in a new home where its entire world changes, leading to psychological and physiological impacts. While it might be transient, the ramifications can be significant for both the horse and anyone handling or riding it.

Let me explain...

Think about how good it feels to get home after a busy day. How comfortable your favourite clothes are, how well you sleep in your own bed compared to a strange bed, and how you can really relax at home. This is because home is safe and familiar. At home, the part of you that keeps an eye out for potential danger turns down to a low setting. It does this because home is your safe place (and if it is not, this blog will also explain why a lack of a safe place is detrimental).

Therefore, the first symptom of horses experiencing "New Home Syndrome" is being unsettled, prone to anxiety, or difficult behaviour. If you have owned them before you moved them, you struggle to recognise your horse, feeling as if your horse has been replaced by a frustrating version. If the horse is new to you, you might wonder if you were conned, if the horse was drugged when you rode it, or if you were lied to about the horse's true nature.

A horse with "New Home Syndrome" will be a stressed version of itself, on high alert, with a drastically reduced ability to cope. Horses don't handle change like humans do. If you appreciate the comfort of your own home and how you can relax there, you should be able to understand what the horse is experiencing.

Respecting that horses interpret and process their environments differently from us helps in understanding why your horse is being frustrating and recognising that there is a good chance you were not lied to or that the horse was not drugged.

Horses have survived through evolution by being highly aware of their environments. Change is a significant challenge for them because they notice the slightest differences, not just visually but also through sound, smell, feel, and other senses. Humans generalise and categorise, making it easy for us to navigate familiar environments like shopping centres. Horses do not generalise in the same way; everything new is different to them, and they need proof of safety before they can habituate and feel secure. When their entire world changes, it is deeply stressful.

They struggle to sleep until they feel safe, leading to sleep deprivation and increased difficulty.

But there is more...

Not only do you find comfort in your home environment and your nervous system downregulates, but you also find comfort in routines. Routines are habits, and habits are easy. When a routine changes or something has to be navigated differently, things get difficult. For example, my local supermarket is undergoing renovations. After four years of shopping there, it is extremely frustrating to have to work out where everything is now. Every day it gets moved due to the store being refitted section by section. This annoyance is shared by other shoppers and even the staff.

So, consider the horse. Not only are they confronted with the challenge of figuring out whether they are safe in all aspects of their new home while being sleep deprived, but every single routine and encounter is different. Then, their owner or new owner starts getting critical and concerned because the horse suddenly seems untrained or difficult. The horse they thought they owned or bought is not meeting their expectations, leading to conflict, resistance, explosiveness, hypersensitivity, and frustration.

The horse acts as if it knows little because it is stressed and because the routines and habits it has learned have disappeared. If you are a new human for the horse, you feel, move, and communicate differently from what it is used to. The way you hold the reins, your body movements in the saddle, the position of your leg – every single routine of communication between horse and person is now different. I explain to people that when you get a new horse, you have to imprint yourself and your way of communicating onto the horse. You have to introduce yourself and take the time to spell out your cues so that they get to know you.

Therefore, when you move a horse to a new home or get a new horse, your horse will go through a phase called "New Home Syndrome," and it will be significant for them. Appreciating this helps them get through it because they are incredible and can succeed. The more you understand and help the horse learn it is safe in its new environment and navigate the new routines and habits you introduce, the faster "New Home Syndrome" will pass.
"New Home Syndrome" will be prevalent in a horse’s life until they have learned to trust the safety of the environment (and all that entails) and the humans they meet and interact with. With strategic and understanding approaches, this may take weeks, and their nervous systems will start downgrading their high alert status. However, for some horses, it can take a couple of years to fully feel at ease in their new home.

So, next time you move your horse or acquire a new horse and it starts behaving erratically or being difficult, it is not being "stupid", you might not have been lied to or the horse "drugged" - your horse is just experiencing an episode of understandable "New Home Syndrome." And you can help this.❤

I would be grateful if you could please share, this reality for horses needs to be better appreciated ❤
‼️When I say SHARE that does not mean plagiarise my work…it is seriously not cool to copy and paste these words and make out you have written it yourself‼️

18/09/2024

Just a quick notice - My website has been updated, hopefully it's easier now to book your connections with me! www.animalsoulsync.com

Is anyone doing anything exciting with the full moon tonight? It's going to be a harvest full moon, a lunar eclipse in Pisces... I have no idea what that all actually means, but apparently, it's a powerful one!

Animal Soul Sync, an animal communicator from Hampshire, UK. Specialising in connecting pets and owners to build a bond based on empathy and understanding.

11/09/2024

Foxy is a rescue dog, and her early life wasn't an easy one. Like humans, animals can experience trauma and PTSD. This can make it difficult for them when it comes to unlearning troublesome behaviours, making your animal feel safe and proving that you're not going to abandon them. Just like humans do, they will push us away, test boundaries and even punish themselves because the life they now have feels undeserved. Sadly, rather than using empathy and understanding, time and patience, we instead look to controlling behaviours with force and food which sometimes results in a fearful, people pleasing animal instead of a happy, safe and content one. (Luckily this is not the approach Foxy's owners have taken!

09/09/2024

Found my animal oracle cards! They've been missing for well over a month - my daughter had them in her room 😤So, if anyone is interested, I'm happy to pull you a card and offer a message from our animal friends. Just pop your name below✨

For those that don't know, I started working on my psychic development over 3 years ago now and I work with a variety of tools and senses. I can speak to passed souls, read physical items, work with auras and recently I've also been trained to do reiki.
I was drawn to animals as an animal communicator as they've always had a special place in my heart and it all just fell into place, but it all works the same way - energy is energy! These card pulls are a fun and interesting way to see what the universe (and in this instance, the animal kingdom) want to share with you.

06/09/2024

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02/09/2024

So here are some funny/odd things that have been talked about during some of my communications with your horses. All of these were genuine topics of discussion. You never know what they're going to say!

- "I used to be a cat."
- "I know you spend a lot of time on TikTok, look up liberty videos on there."
- "My favourite treats are marshmallows."
- "I wish I come home with you and cuddle up by the fire."
- "I don't appreciate being called a silly b*****"
- "I'm so sick of carrots!"
- "I haven't had any breakfast so don't expect a good ride out of me."
- "Dum de dum..." *humming*
- "I love the smell of children!"
- "Humans are weird. You're always worrying about something."
- "I didn't even know I'd cut myself until the other horses told me, then I freaked out."
- "I want to eat pasta."
- "Before this I was a red labrador."
- "I'm scared of the wind because my friend saw a shed fall over when it was really windy."
- "I really like 80's pop music."
- "I'd love some fairy lights in my stall."
- "Blue is my colour. I look good in blue. It's the colour of winners."
- "I like it when you drink tea. It smells great."

For those of you who have had a session with me, can you recognise your horse?

01/09/2024

I often work with animals displaying so-called "behavioural issues." Just like humans, there’s always an underlying reason for this behaviour—usually an unmet need. It’s essential to look beyond the surface and understand what’s happening behind the scenes. Where is this behaviour coming from? What are they trying to communicate? Am I truly listening?

When you start to understand the reasons behind a behaviour, it becomes easier to offer the right support.

Once you identify the root cause, you can begin helping your animal work through the issue, step by step. This isn't a quick fix, and sometimes there will be setbacks—that’s all part of the healing process.

Quick fixes are rare. It’s crucial to take small steps to build strong foundations, so old patterns don’t resurface. My biggest piece of advice is to be kind. Be kind not only to your animal but to yourself as well. Healing is challenging, not just for the one going through it but also for those supporting them. Take it one day at a time; the journey is worth it. ❤️

If you'd like to work with me in helping support your animal through challenging times, don't hesitate to reach out.

30/08/2024

Amba's owner has been working so hard to help her. She's an ex-racer who had a real problem with seperation anxiety, but with so much love and patience, working with an experienced equine behaviourist and really listening to Amba, her owner has seen the most remarkable results. I had the pleasure of getting to know Amba and sharing her stories from her past to help her feel better understood. Equipped with the knowledge of her view of the world, Amba's owner was able to support her in all the ways she needed and it's been a joy to see their progress.

29/08/2024

I've been MIA on social media but working hard with your animals and my own healing development in the background. It's been a busy few weeks full of horse visits and healing but loving every moment of it. 🐎

I've just got in from training to perform reiki seichem which I hope will enhance the natural healing that takes place when I work with your animals. 💕

Also to note I have had my first troll account on TikTok messaging people asking for money and offering my services. Please note I won't ever reach out to offer my services and if you ever receive messages from someone using my name or videos to report them. 💖🐾

15/08/2024

Today sees the start of what can be a stressful time in many households - exam results!

For some, the results are the green light to move forward onto whatever is planned next, whether that be in education or work.

But what if they aren't what you expected, and means a rethink is needed on the next steps?

You may have feelings of panic, disappointment, even embarrassment or shame. There is a lot to process and it's important to acknowledge these feelings before making any big decisions about what to do next.

You will have lots of well-meaning advice and support, but it can be overwhelming, lots of noise going on in your head at a time when you need quiet time to reflect and consider your plans.

You can come and find that peace and quiet with us. Our horses don't care what grades you got, they just see you as you, and will give you the space, comfort and security to process your emotions and create the clarity to allow you to make the right decisions for you.

Until the end of August, we are offering a special rate of just £15 for young people who want to spend an hour with the horses to help process exam results and next steps. Get in touch if you'd like to book in.