The horse’s heart is 4 -5 times the size of ours and syncs with our heart to offer resonance, a healing vibration of peace.
In 2005, a friend invited me to help her clean a horse barn that was her summer job. I had never been around horses but I said “sure” – something new and exciting to do in the summer. I had recently left my corporate job as vice president of sales in NYC and couldn’t wait to try something challenging and different. The first time I walked into the barn and a gigantic black stallion stuck his head out the stall door to say “hello, there!”, I knew I had fallen in love with the world of the equine.
Today, 2025, my husband, John, and I have five fabulous horses, The Fabulous Five, who partner with humans to offer them the love, peace, and healing. After 20 years of equine relationship, I have done an enormous amount of research on why is the the horse here? I have found that the horse is here to offer us much more than we ever knew in from a historical perspective.
Let me outline some of what I have learned:
Sue Pighini has dedicated her life to helping others unlock their inner strength and spiritual growth. With decades of coaching, motivational speaking, and equine therapy experience, Sue blends personal transformation with heart-centered guidance.
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The horse’s heart is 4 -5 times the size of ours and syncs with our heart to offer resonance, a healing vibration of peace.
The horse can mirror our emotions back to us. If we are sad or anxious, they will try to comfort us or simply move away to tell us that we are not in a compatible energy. If we are happy, they will want to be near us all the time. Thus, the healing offering.
They help us connect with our authentic selves – the self that is of our true nature. They will help us become more grounded and confident in order to discover our gifts and talents just by offering us their energy.
They ask us to be truly aware of our thoughts and therefore, our insecurities, when we partner with them. Just be our true selves. If we are too anxious or angry, it is best not to connect with the horse that day.
It is a privilege and honor to have them in my life and to offer a sanctuary where they can participate with humans in healing.
In 2016, I had a near fatal brain aneurysm and almost died. I also had my third near-death experience (highlighted in my newest book, “Divine Dialogues”). After 11 days in ICU, I could finally come home. What truly saved my life was my deep determination to get home to the horses. When I could barely see or stand, I took my walker and struggled to make my way over to the barn. When I walked inside, the horses whinnied at me and stomped their feet as if to say: Welcome Home! I knew then by the energy I was feeling from them, that I was going to be OK.
Because of the aneurysm, John and I founded a nonprofit in Virginia in 2017 and offered healing connection with our horses, Bandit, Skye, Red, Nic and Bella, at our farm. Veterans, young adults and those who simply needed loving support could come for comfort and connection. Covid closed our doors in 2020.
We then decided to move to Florida and have founded our nonprofit again, The Fabulous Five Foundation, to help others connect to their more empowered selves for healing and self-discovery. We offer this opportunity free of charge.
We are asking for donations to help us cover the monthly costs of the horses’ boarding, vet bills, farrier (feet) bills, feed and supplements, and training to keep these extraordinary animals living lives of optimal health both physically and mentally.
WE THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN OFFER THE FABULOUS FIVE.