Not least because people can provide feedback in the form of words; they describe what they feel, the changes they have observed and the improvements that have been made.

The effects seen on horses is reliant upon the sensitivity and objectivity of the observer in noticing change and improvement. Buqi is a subtle form of therapy, which is the very thing that makes it as potent as it is, but which also means that it is difficult to describe or comprehend. However the horse makes lots of visible signs during the session and effects can be noticed in the following days. 

"In my experience, real healing can be a complex process," says Jo. "The mind and body are so completely intertwined and working energetically allows one to connect where those two elements merge. As in people, the horse can be disconnected from the body for a number of reasons and only the system itself knows what needs to happen next".

The Practitioner holds an outcome and works within tried and tested techniques and understandings. What is important to remember is that 'healing' is a process; the body's own wisdom is brought to the fore and vitality is restored. The real healing is done by the body system itself, Buqi is merely a conduit providing a more likely environment for optimum functioning of mind, body and spirit!

Reactions that can be seen during a Buqi session include:

• deep relaxation,
• yawning, itching,
• stamping,
• pawing the ground,
• tail swishing,
• licking and chewing,
• flehmen position
• spontaneous stretching.
• fullness of breath

Effects include:

• release physical tension
• release emotional tension
• create mental stillness
• alleviate stress 
• encourage more expression or being-ness
• generates 'presence'
• increase in vitality
• bringing ease to an uncomfortable body
• a feedback tool via the practitioner
• deep relaxation
• shift to another level in training
• organise movement patterns, ie during re-schooling or re-training
• change restriction and weakness
• promote self-healing
• vitalise at a cellular level

For more details about Buqi for Horses browse the main dedicated website which has been produced by Jo.