A Compassionate Guide to Coping with the Loss of Your Horse

Are you struggling to cope with the overwhelming grief of losing your once-in-a-lifetime horse?

Are your friends baffled by the intensity of your emotions? Maybe they find it strange that you are still grieving more than a year (two years/three years/for the rest of your life) after your horse’s passing?

Do you replay your horse’s final moments over and over, questioning whether you did everything you possibly could?

If you do, I know exactly how that feels. You are not alone. I’ve been there, and I’m here to help.

When I lost my soulmare Belle three years ago, after two decades together, I desperately needed some guidance, understanding, reassurance, and support to help me make sense of the complex emotions that accompanied this extremely painful loss. I created this online guide as an in-your-own-time at-your-own-pace course, “A Compassionate Guide to Coping with the Loss of Your Horse” to provide a roadmap to coming to terms with, what was for me, a heartbreakingly debilitating loss, often misunderstood by my friends and family who were not into horses.

“A Compassionate Guide to Coping with the Loss of Your Horse” is unique, because as a fellow horse owner who lost a heart horse, I understand precisely the pain you’re experiencing. This course isn’t just theory – it’s born from real, personal experience and designed specifically for grieving, heartbroken horse owners.

About Your Course Creator

Dr M Montagu MBChB MRCGP NLP Master Coach Cert, Life Transitions Coach Cert, Councelling Cert, Med Hypnotherapy Dip, EAGALA Cert II

When my soulmare Belle passed, I felt a profound emptiness that I just couldn’t put into words. I couldn’t talk about my grief, or about how guilty I felt. I kept thinking that maybe I could/should have done more. I had lost horses before, but the pain had never been as intense as it was after Belle died. Creating this guide became part of my grieving process, it is my way of honouring Belle’s memory.

During this course, I share with you what helped me cope when Belle died, to help you heal and get back on track as well. I had to, I had other horses to care for, including Belle’s daughter. My Compassionate Guide to Coping with the Loss of Your Horse Course explores the different dimensions of grief, providing insights into the emotional, practical, and spiritual aspects of healing after the loss of a horse. Dr Margaretha Montagu

This course will give you a deeper understanding of the grieving process, and help you navigate the phases of grief. You’ll find comfort in knowing that your emotions are valid and normal. You’ll discover effective coping strategies, and self-care techniques, and use resilience-building tools to support you through the ups and downs of your grieving process.

You will:

• Get access to a safe space to express and process the deep grief and sorrow, unique to losing a horse.
• Receive validation for your emotions, ensuring you feel heard and understood by someone who’s experienced a similar loss.
• Work through feelings of guilt, regret, or second-guessing about your horse’s passing, and find peace knowing you did the best you could.
• Explore not just the emotional, but also the spiritual and practical aspects of grieving, providing a well-rounded path to healing.
• Learn from Dr. Montagu’s own experience of healing after the loss of her heart horse, gaining insights and coping strategies that helped her personally.
• Discover practical self-care techniques to nurture yourself through the grieving process, helping you regain balance in your daily life.
• Become part of a compassionate online community where you can share your story, exchange support, and develop meaningful bonds with others who truly understand.
• Find meaningful ways to honour your horse’s life and legacy, helping you achieve closure while keeping cherished memories alive.
• Follow a structured framework to help guide you through the grieving process, so you don’t feel lost or overwhelmed. Have the option to add personalised support through optional one-on-one grief coaching sessions, allowing for deeper guidance tailored to your specific journey.

When you enrol in this course, you will be introduced to a supportive online community. Connect with others who have experienced similar losses, share stories, seek guidance, and offer mutual support. You’ll be able to forge meaningful connections and find solace in the understanding and empathy of those who truly comprehend the depth of your grief.

What others have to say about A Compassionate Guide to Coping with the Loss of Your Horse:

“Losing my horse was one of the hardest experiences of my life, and I didn’t know how to move forward. This course gave me the support and guidance I desperately needed. Margaretha and her horses provided a safe space where I could grieve, heal, and begin to find peace again. I’m so grateful for this journey.”— Sarah P.

“I felt completely lost after my horse, Daisy, passed. No one around me seemed to understand the depth of my grief, but this course gave me a safe space to heal. The guidance and support I received helped me move through my emotions and honour Daisy’s memory in ways I hadn’t thought possible. I’m so grateful for this experience.” — Emily R.

“After losing my heart horse, Max, I was overwhelmed with guilt and sadness. This course and the 2 coaching sessions offered the perfect balance of emotional support and practical tools for coping with my grief. The connection with someone who truly understood my pain was a huge comfort. I now feel at peace and know that Max’s legacy will live on in my heart.” — Susan D.

“This course was a lifeline for me during one of the darkest times of my life. I’d never felt such heartbreak before, and I didn’t know how to process the loss of my horse, Bella. Dr. Montagu and her horses provided the care and understanding I needed to start healing. I feel like I’ve regained the strength to keep going while keeping Bella’s spirit close.” — Karen T.

“This course and coaching was exactly what I needed when my heart horse passed. I came away with practical tools, emotional support, and hope for the future. — Rachel W.

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Don’t let your grief keep you stuck in pain. Take the first step toward healing and honouring the bond you shared with your horse today. Register for this course by clicking on the yellow button below right now.

Content

• Introduction: Navigating the Depths of Loss and Discovering Hope in the Wake of Losing Your Horse
  •  Welcome: A Warm Invitation to Begin Your Journey 
  •  How does grieving for the Loss of a Horse differ from/resemble grieving for other Losses?
  •  Emergency Self-care for the Grieving Horse Lover: What You need to do when You have just lost your Horse.
• Coming to Terms with Your Loss: The Power of Journaling to Mend Broken Horse Lovers’ Hearts
  •  How Journaling can help You make Sense of Your Loss
  •  Step I Recognise, Acknowledge and Express your Emotions authentically
  •  Step II Harnessing the Power of Affirmations in Journaling to Cope with the Loss of a Horse
  •  Step III: Breaking Free from Guilt’s Grip: Moving forward after you lose Your Horse
  •  Step IV: Finding Light in the Darkness – The Transformative Power of Gratitude in the Midst of Grief
  •  Step V From Isolation to Insight: Exploring Support Systems for bereaved Horse Owners
  •  Step VI Self-Care for the Soul: Nurturing Practices for Grieving Hearts
  •  Step VII Honouring Your Horse’s Legacy
  •  Step VIII: From Sorrow to Serenity: Empowering Yourself to Move Forward after Your Loss
• Resolution: How to live without Your Horse
  •  Feedback: Your Gift to Future Participants in this Retreat
  •  A Letter from the Other Side of the Rainbow Bridge

By enrolling in “A Compassionate Guide to Coping with the Loss of Your Horse,” you’re not just signing up for an online course—you’re giving yourself the space, support, and tools to move through your grief in a meaningful way.

Your emotions are normal and perfectly understandable, and you don’t have to face this loss alone.

Connect with Dr Montagu who truly understands what you are going through, gain valuable coping strategies, and begin your journey to finding closure.

Register today and start your healing process—because your heart deserves it, and your horse’s legacy deserves to be honoured without guilt clouding your memories.

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