The Whole Horse Reiki Method
Course Details
$349 for the complete course
107 lessons across 9 chapters, available online at your own pace
All Reiki attunements included
Level 1 and Level 2 certification upon completion of required coursework
Optional Master certification at no additional cost
Learn Reiki for your own horse or add it to your equine practice. The Whole Horse Reiki Certification combines practical demonstrations, personal practice, and horse-centered education, with an emphasis on consent and responsible care. No prior Reiki experience is needed.
Equine Reiki Certification • The Whole Horse Reiki Method
Learn Reiki Through A Horse-Centered Approach
This certification program was created for horse people who want a deeper, more ethical and intuitive approach to energy work.
Rooted in nervous system awareness, energetic observation, consent, and the individuality of each horse, this course goes beyond memorizing techniques. Students are encouraged to develop their own relationship with Reiki while learning how to support horses in a grounded and thoughtful way.
Inside The Program
- Level I, II, and Master level training
- Equine Reiki foundations
- Distance Reiki techniques
- Reiki symbols and attunements
- Ethical and consent-based practices
- Nervous system focused approach
- Working with intuition and observation
Created For
- Horse owners
- Bodyworkers
- Energy practitioners
- Trainers and equestrians
- Sensitive and intuitive individuals
- Anyone wanting deeper connection with horses
“Reiki Master is a title. Living the Reiki way is the practice.”Explore The Certification
Inside the Equine Reiki Course
The Whole Horse Reiki Certification brings together personal practice, hands-on learning, and thoughtful work with horses. Explore Reiki Level 1, Level 2, and optional Master training at your own pace, with guidance you can return to as your practice grows.
Introduction to Equine Reiki
Begin with Reiki fundamentals, horse safety, research readings, and responsible practice. Includes introductory videos, the Energy Work 101 webinar, and access to the Facebook support group.
Reiki Level 1
Your Level One attunement, the Five Reiki Principles, meditation, and preparing yourself and your space. Learn about consent, reading the horse’s response, responsible touch, distance Reiki, and avoiding projection.
Your Self-Reiki Practice
Build a routine through 28 days of self-healing practice, guided visualization, and reflection. Find manageable ways to use Reiki in daily life before completing your Level One assessment.
Chakras, Auras & Clearing
Explore energetic anatomy, chakra references, aura clearing, crystals, and the Reiki and endocrine system lesson. Personal boundaries, people-pleasing, and The Four Agreements are also covered.
Reiki Level 2
Study the equine nervous system, session structure, Gassho, Reiji-Ho, and Reiki symbols. Practice distance sessions and surrogate work with guided demonstrations. Explore animal communication, bodywork integration, veterinary collaboration, and palliative care.
Putting It Into Practice
Apply your Level Two coursework through distance-session assignments, a quiz, and a video-session submission. Reflect on your approach and the horse’s choices as you develop your practice.
Reiki Master Training
Continue with Dai Ko Myo, preparing students and spaces, attunement structure, and distance attunements. Includes your Master-level attunement, manual, and an optional final assessment.
Resources to Return To
Explore a root chakra meditation, Reiki stories, Ho’oponopono, and recorded group meetings. Additional resources offer space for reflection throughout your learning.
Ceremony & Ritual
A short candle ceremony offers another way to bring intention and personal ritual into your practice.
Energy work and Reiki really do work. This is after ONE session with a gelding. I have personally found Reiki to be great as a standalone service or a wonderful addition to traditional bodywork.
Reiki, in short, is a form of energy healing/energy work. I love Reiki because you can’t “mess” this up. Reiki works for everyone. And you can follow a sequence, or work with only your intuition, and either way…. it STILL works.
I think Reiki is such a great introduction point if you want to get into energy healing but aren’t sure how. Especially working with horses, you get this great feedback from them. Equine Reiki can be as structured or as un-structured as you’d like. We can work on the Chakras every time or none at all. My personal teaching style is encouraging students to ask questions and explore their own intuition, as well as trust it. And Reiki is enough, you don’t need to take a million courses to be a Reiki practitioner. There are all of these “flavors” of Reiki, but to me the original works just as effectively. You don’t need fire, Angel, Dragon, or whatever the latest buzzword is Reiki.
Reiki defined is LIFE FORCE ENERGY it is already pure. I love Reiki because its not only good for me but it really does WORK!
My favorite healing story is one of my own horse. He was diagnosed with ulcers and with medicine + 2x a day Reiki healings, he gained over 200 pounds in a week, far more than our vet has ever seen in that time.
It works for me too. Every time I get a stomachache, headache, or even cramping I find myself doing Reiki and the discomfort dulls or disappears. That’s why I love it, its always there for me and for my animals. I just need to take a moment to be present to utilize it. Even from a distance, like with my own horse, it truly works
Reiki VS Energy Work
The Power Of Intuition:
We are naturally intuitive from birth. But as we grow, judgment, doubt, and outside opinions can cause us to lose touch with that part of ourselves.
The beauty of Reiki and energy work is that it helps bring us back to it.
As you reconnect with your intuition, you may begin to feel more confident—not only in yourself, but in your ability to understand and advocate for your horse.
During Reiki sessions, it’s not uncommon to receive messages, feelings, or insights from the horse. When we learn to trust those impressions, it can unlock an entirely deeper level of connection.
Here, I was offering Reiki to a horse during his trim. The farrier knew what I was doing and became curious—could I tell which foot he was working on without looking?
Heck, I was curious too.
First, I tuned into my own intuition. Then, I used a pendulum—something we cover inside the course—to “check” the answer I was receiving.
Reiki Reviews:
“This course is a huge bang for your buck. Its Reiki for you, your horse, and enough education to even start offering it as a bodyworker. I am forever changed!”
— Former Student“Chloes online course is so in depth. I am blown away with it. This Reiki class is better than any of the in person classes i’ve taken”
— Former Student“I joined this course already being a Reiki Master and offering this service, I just wanted to learn more. This is so in depth. I love how everything is formulated. It was really approachable and easy to understand. Not to mention the value for the price is such a steal!”
— Former StudentSo Reiki… For Horses?
How Reiki Works for Horses
Reiki is often described as supporting the body’s natural ability to return to balance. Practically speaking, what I see most often is this:
A horse who feels safer in their body settles more easily
A calmer nervous system can improve processing, learning, and recovery
Relaxation can reduce defensive tension patterns over time
Reiki is especially useful for horses who are “stuck” in fight/flight/freeze patterns, have a history of stress, or are sensitive to touch.
Signs a Horse May Benefit From Reiki
Reiki can be a great fit if your horse:
is anxious, reactive, or easily overwhelmed
feels shut down, dulled, or “not present”
struggles with nervousness around riding, trailering, clipping, vet/farrier, or new environments
has a history of trauma, ulcers, chronic stress, or inconsistent behavior
has tension that returns quickly after training or bodywork
is rehabbing, resting, or needs support while workload is limited
If you’re unsure, I’m happy to help you decide whether Reiki is the right next step or if another support should come first.
What Happens During a Session
A session is quiet, low-pressure, and horse-led.
Your horse can be in a stall, paddock, or safe area
start by observing, grounding, and checking in with your horse’s body language
Reiki can be hands-on or hands-off depending on the horse’s preference
Sessions often include time for the horse to process and release
Many horses show relaxation signs (yawning, blinking, sighing, softening, shifting weight)
Some horses want stillness. Others want to move. We work with what your horse offers.
What’s Reiki?
Equine Reiki is a gentle form of energy healing for horses that supports relaxation, nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and whole-horse wellness. At Spotted Horse LLC, my approach to horse Reiki is grounded, ethical, and horse-led, blending Reiki with my background in equine bodywork, bit fitting, facial expression, and nervous system awareness. Whether offered in person or through distance Reiki for horses, each session is designed to support the horse’s body, mind, and spirit without force, pressure, or expectation.
Equine Reiki is a form of energy work that supports relaxation, pain relief, and nervous system regulation in horses. I offer Reiki for horses in South Carolina and Georgia, both in person and through distance sessions.
The Five Reiki Principles
The Five Reiki Principles are simple daily reminders that help us return to presence, compassion, honesty, and calm. In equine Reiki and energy healing, these principles also guide how we show up for the horse.
Just for today, I will not worry.
I return to the present moment and soften the need to control every outcome.
Just for today, I will not anger.
I pause before reacting and choose awareness, softness, and understanding.
Just for today, I will be grateful.
I notice the small moments of progress, connection, release, and trust.
Just for today, I will do my work honestly.
I practice with integrity, humility, and respect for my scope of work.
Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.
I honor each being with compassion, patience, consent, and respect.
Obligatory disclaimer: We cannot use or expect Reiki to treat, diagnose, or prevent diseases. Please always have an established relationship with a vet for your animal and a doctor for yourself.