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About Me, Gandalf and Bear

Chonti and The Neurodivergent Herd

The Horses that began this incredible journey with me - Harvey and Nell

About The Horses and Me

I wasn’t meant to follow a method.
I was meant to feel. To listen. To follow what was true.

I’m Chonti.
A space holder, a horsewoman, a mother, and a neurodivergent soul who never quite fit the mould.

For most of my life, I tried to find a place in a world that didn’t make much sense.


I masked. I adapted. I carried more than I ever should have—and less of myself than I truly was.
Until I began listening. Not to noise. But to nature. To stillness. And most of all, to horses.

Horses didn’t ask me to perform.
They met me exactly as I was—beneath the overwhelm, the exhaustion, the armour.
And slowly, I learned to meet myself there too.

 

✦ What I Offer

I don’t offer equine therapy.
I don’t offer 12-week formulas, worksheets, or promises to fix you.

What I offer is presence.
 

A space where your nervous system can rest.
Where you’re met without judgment.
Where horses reflect back the parts of you that have long been waiting to be seen.

This work isn’t about changing you.
It’s about remembering who you are beneath the noise.

 

✦ My Way In

I’ve worked alongside horses and people in many settings—from Mounted Police to private yards and fields, from structured systems to wild spaces.
But the most powerful work has always happened quietly, in moments no method could teach.
Moments when the horse chooses to stay.
When something softens. When something is seen.

I offer what I’ve learned from living this—not from a book, but from the breath, the silence, and the honesty of horses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whether you're here for yourself or your horse…
 

Whether you need a moment of stillness, a reflection of truth, or just somewhere to land - The Quiet Herd and I are here.
Waiting gently. Listening deeply. Ready when you are.

If you’re not sure where to start, that’s okay. Reach out. Let’s begin gently.

Get in Touch via WhatsApp / Call / Text  07957 160333

The Horses Who Carried Me

This is not a method. It’s a relationship.

This journey began with three very special souls — Harvey, Nell, and Buddy. Each one met me in moments of silence, struggle, and soul-searching, and showed me how deep healing can happen without a single word.

Today, it’s Gandalf and Bear who help hold space for others.

· Gandalf is a wise, calm presence — deeply attuned to people who are overstimulated or shut down.

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· Bear brings a warm, grounding energy and gentle curiosity — often connecting first with those who are anxious or uncertain.

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They are not tools. They are co-regulators, companions, and emotional mirrors.

Together, we offer a quiet space to soften, breathe, and just be.

 

If you’ve been holding it all together for too long, you don’t have to anymore.

Whether you're seeking a quiet moment of rest, a space to be truly seen, or a gentle reconnection with yourself through horse sense and soulful support — you're welcome here.


Get in Touch via WhatsApp / Call / Text  07957 160333

About the Horses & Me - Gandalf
About Me and My Horses at The Neurodivergent Herd

Bear and Gandalf who continue this journey with me today.  

I am a member of the Reiki Healing Association
Accredited and Certified Member of Transformation Academy
Professional Member of the IGNLP

📍 Get in Touch   if it feels right for you:
Chonti Cleland
The Quiet Herd

📞 Phone / WhatsApp: 07957 160333
📧 Email: thequietherd@outlook.com

📍 Based in: CW8 4QS, Cheshire
(In-person and online sessions available)

Prefer to talk first?
I always welcome a message or call before booking, so we can gently explore if this work is right for you.

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