Julie's Philosophy on Horses
I've been called a “horse whisperer” many times, but so much of what I do with my horses is about connection. I connect with my horses with my intuition, using horse behavior, neuroscience, and knowledge of their particular personalities.
I have rescued numerous horses and have spent countless hours on the ground with them, as many were unrideable. Being on the ground has given me a highly unique perspective and has enabled me to connect with them in a way most horse people never do.
My experience with my own fears, trauma, anxiety, and sensitive, intuitive soul has enabled me to relate to the horses who find me in a vastly unique way. I truly strive to treat each of them individually. While their training may include common components, what I do for one in some respects may be completely different than what I do for another.
I use a wide variety of tools to help them including but not limited to the neuroscience of horses (and humans), how their instinct impacts their behavior, how MY own energy, emotions and experiences impact their behavior, the most up-to-date research on equine diet and physical health, and a plethora of training approaches learned through experience and the study of other trainers. I use these same tools to help you with your horses.
I combine my 30 years of experience in teaching, training and coaching of people and horses to help my horses find THEIR peace. I would love to help your horses and you as well in my horse sessions.
Julie's Current Personal Horses
MEET TEDDY
Teddy is an OTTB (an off the track thoroughbred.). He only ran two races on the track but he raced straight to my heart. 😉 He touches everyone who meets him and has strong leadership abilities. At over 17 hands high, Teddy is likely the largest Teddy Bear you will ever meet.
MEET DANCER
Dancer came to me needing a great deal of nutrition and some other care, but he has turned into this gorgeous, attentive, sensitive soul. He is an Anglo Arab, 20 years old at the time he came to me in late 2023. He is by far the calmest of my three.
“Shall we call you the horse whisperer? You do a wonderful work. You have a gifted talent & soothing, trusting soul.” Member FB Group
MEET FYRE
Fyre is the son of Ankh, shown below. An unplanned breeding between he and a Peruvian Paso mare I had, created this beautiful Palomino colt, now gelding. He was born February 27, 2022. He is sassy and sweet, but curious and intense at times as well. He would literally get in my pocket if he could.
“You should have your own show. What you did with Magic the other day…….you can’t make that up. Either you can or you can’t…….and you can. Share it with the world.”~ In response to my getting Magic, a mare, to trust me enough to seek out my touch in 45 minutes, when her owner hadn't been able to touch her in 2 years! Member, FB Group
“Julie Bradshaw showed me what to do to strengthen the bond with my horses. We worked with one in particular that was a rescue who was stressing over where the other horses were, but finally gave a deep sigh and relaxed enough with me to start to fall asleep. I can't believe how much she's changed; she approaches me now which she didn't do before. The change was amazing!” Mary Rangel, Smithville, TX
MEET ANKH
Ankh came to me in August of 2020. He was a stallion at the time. He was thin, unhandled, untrained and pissed off. He has been the most challenging horse I've ever owned but he has also taught me the most. We are connected in ways that have shown me what is truly possible between humans and horses. It is far more than most people realize. He sired a foal, Fyre shown above, before being gelded. He is my Golden Boy and I am so incredibly thankful for him.
MEET STAR
Star chose me after I visited a pasture mate as a client. She became so upset when I left that her owner texted me and said she no longer wanted to live there and would I come get her. How could I say no to this gorgeous girl. She was born in 2005 and reminds me a lot of me. She is a leader, gets what she wants, but doesn't have to use much force to get it. And has some sass thrown in for good measure. 🙂 She and Ankh are very bonded.