For centuries, a deeply rooted cultural belief has persisted: animals are lesser beings, incapable of forming opinions, expressing viewpoints, or communicating with us in any meaningful way. Since the beginning of time, telepathy has been the primary language of animals—and all life. However, society has conditioned us to believe that humans are somehow superior. The following experience, though from some time ago, sheds light on this long-held belief.
My beloved horse, Sweet Dreams Lozito, began my 30+ year career in understanding the vast topic of telepathy. (Learn more about Sweetie’s story in the video here.) My boy’s communication was always concise and accurate. He was clear about what he needed, both physically and emotionally.
One area of particular focus was his feet. For a thoroughbred, hoof care can be a delicate subject. Sweetie expressed the need for his hooves to have a specific shape to maintain the best health, balance, and structure to support his weight. The description he provided was not the conventional style of hoof maintenance, so it became impossible to find a farrier willing to trim his hooves the way my horse requested.
At the time—and likely still today, it was considered impossible to receive such information from an animal. Sweetie strongly suggested that I remove (pull) his shoes. After all, wild horses do not wear shoes; they depend on the earth for nourishment to keep their feet healthy and the terrain to keep them trimmed naturally. While some horses require shoes, Sweetie explained that although they may protect hooves, they also restrict movement.
I decided to attend farrier school to learn how to trim a horse’s foot. This way, I could shape his hooves the way he requested. After some research, I found the Kentucky Horseshoeing School, which offered a reputable, full program. I embarked on this new venture.
It’s important to note that the day before I left for Kentucky, I was interviewed on The Howard Stern Show (see their mention of the show here). Initially, I refused the invitation because I knew it would be an unfamiliar topic for Howard at the time. However, his team persisted with constant calls. I finally agreed, knowing that while it would be a struggle with Howard, it was important to talk about how animals can communicate.
It was pure coincidence that just weeks before, Robin Quivers, Howard’s co-host, had left money for an animal communicator to communicate with her horse at a New York City barn… which turned out to be me! In short, the barn reached out to me because there were several owners who wanted me to go in person to communicate with their animals… Robin happened to be one of them! She was not present during the session but left the cash taped to her horse’s stall.
As I expected, the interview was challenging, but I held my own with Howard and Robin. Together, they ridiculed the topic. When I mentioned to Robin about hiring me to communicate with her horse, she explained that everyone at the barn was doing it, so she thought she would try it but had no expectation of her horse ever talking to me. After the show, I packed my things and left for Kentucky the next day to begin my farrier training.
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During the intake interview at the Kentucky Horseshoeing School, I was asked about my current occupation. I explained that I was a professional animal communicator. Mitch Taylor, the head instructor and director of the school, chuckled. I assured him that I was at his school solely to learn how to trim hooves and that it was not my intention to make him a believer in animal communication. Mitch and I both agreed that we would not discuss animal communication during the course. We proceeded with the training.
One day during the course, a worker approached Mitch, claiming that he and three other men could not control a frightened mare enough to get the last two shoes on her feet. He asked Mitch, “I wonder if you could get that horse whisperer to come and help.” Mitch agreed to let me try. I was informed by the men that this was the mare’s first horseshoeing experience.
I approached the mare with caution. It was clear that she was terrified and uncertain of what was happening to her. I first did some energy work with her soul, which calmed her somewhat. I explained to her exactly what the men were doing and that her person wanted her to wear the shoes to protect her feet. I reassured her that the process would be quick, and I made it clear that she would not be hurt in any way. Almost immediately, she lifted her foot into my hand. I signaled to the men that she was now ready for them to complete their work.
I remained close, explaining what they would be doing before they did it. Animals, like us, want to know what is happening to and around them. The four shoes were finally on her feet. While she was not thrilled about the idea of shoes, she was no longer terrified. All the workers and Mitch himself were amazed at the difference a little good communication could make.
One of the men exclaimed with a thick southern accent, “By God, that was amazing! And, by the way, were you on The Howard Stern Show last week?”
The men had been listening to Howard’s show that day and witnessed firsthand what they had heard on show. Little did Howard Stern realize that while making fun of such practices, he had inadvertently helped a horse in distress.
While taking this course, I gained a newfound respect for farriers. It is a difficult skill that requires physical stamina and a great deal of practice. When I returned home, I did manage to trim Sweetie’s feet.
I would like to note that twenty years after the show, Howard Stern now has his own personal animal communicator for the animals in his family. I like to think that seeds were planted that day.