Leah's Story

I’ve always had a deep connection with horses, ever since I was a little girl dreaming about the day I’d finally have one of my own. When I was 8, that dream came true, and from that moment, horses became my safe haven. They were my companions, my teachers, and, unknowingly at the time, my healers. Throughout my childhood and teenage years, my horses were my source of comfort through difficult times, including the bullying and struggles I faced at school. They saved me in ways I didn’t fully understand then, but now I see how they taught me resilience, patience, and the power of connection.

After school, I pursued my passion for working with animals, beginning a career in veterinary nursing, specializing in horses. Although I achieved success in my career, there was always a part of me yearning for something deeper, something more connected to the healing power of animals that I had personally experienced. Life took me through various twists and turns, from rescuing horses to finding my way through personal challenges and starting a family. Alongside my professional journey, I discovered a passion for self-development through karate and communities, which helped me find my own strength and empowerment, but I knew something was still missing.

In 2021, I finally found the path I had been seeking when I discovered Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy. This was the moment it all clicked—the healing I had experienced with horses throughout my life could now be shared with others. The deeper I went into this work, the more I realized how the horses in my life had been supporting me, holding space for my trauma, and helping me heal in ways I hadn’t understood before. I knew this was my life’s work: to guide others out of their stuckness and into a space of thriving, with the wisdom of the horses at my side.

Over the years, I’ve continued expanding my knowledge, pursuing further training in Counselling, Gestalt Therapy, Integrative Mental Health, Somatic Processing, and Trauma-Informed Practices. Today, at Pegasus Holistic Healing, I bring together my lifelong passion for horses, my professional experience, and my personal journey through trauma to offer a truly integrative approach to healing. Through a blend of modalities, including Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, I help individuals reconnect with themselves, discover their inner strength, and navigate their unique path to healing.

This work is my calling, and I feel honored to share it with you, alongside the incredible herd that co-facilitates each healing journey. Together, we create a space where you can feel safe, supported, and empowered to take the next steps in your life.