About brandice smith, CES, LC

  A moment I will carry forever

I traveled to Mexico with my closest girlfriends to honor my late husband Jeff on what would have been his 53rd birthday. I almost didn't go. My grief had become suffocating.
In one single year, I lost my husband, watched my financial and job stability unravel, faced my mother's dementia diagnosis, supported my best friend through her breast

Cancer diagnosis, and came to terms with the reality that I would soon be selling the home I believed Jeff and I would grow old in together. It has been, without question, the most devastating year of my life.
The trip was meant to celebrate Jeff's life in a way that felt meaningful and full of love, but instead, my grief followed me like a storm. Emotional breakdowns had already been part of my daily reality long before we arrived.

On Jeff's birthday, we visited Humans & Horses Baja, where Brandice Smith holds space for healing through equine-assisted therapy. Brandice has lots of letters after her name but whatever they mean and what she offers in written form goes far beyond simply being around horses. Her presence, calm guidance, and intuitive understanding of emotional safety created an environment where I felt gently supported - 

Not pushed, not forced, just held.
Through Brandice's steady encouragement and compassionate attunement, I began to slowly open myself to the moment and to the horses.
In that sacred space, I found the courage to speak my pain aloud. I told the horses through tears that I felt my guardian angels had left me that with everything I'd endured, I felt abandoned and lost.

And then something happened no one could have orchestrated.
Four more horses came trotting towards me - I looked over and saw one of the horses branded with the initials J.S. - Jeff and Stephanie. The recognition sucked the air from my lungs. ! Was overcome by disbelief and emotion.
Almost immediately, the horses began to line up and gently circle me - as if responding in unison to my grief, my words, my vulnerability. The moment felt beyond coincidence. It felt intentional. Sacred. A message I cannot fully explain, only feel.
In that instant, I knew something deep within me had shifted:
My angels had not left me. They never had.
What made this moment possible was not luck — it was the intentional, grounded work Brandice creates through her connection with both humans and horses. She cultivates a space where emotional safety, spiritual openness, and deep healing naturally emerge. She understands when to guide and when to step back, allowing the horses to meet each person where they truly are.
Because of her, I experienced a moment of peace and spiritual connection when I needed it most — a moment that helped restore my faith, my hope and my belief that I am still b eing held by something greater than my grief.
Humans & Horses Baja is not just a place — it is a sanctuary.
And Brandice is not just a facilitator - she is a guide, a healer, and a bridge between broken hearts and the quiet wisdom of these extraordinary animals.
This experience will remain one of the most profound and meaningful moments of my life. - Stephanie

"Brandice is the real deal!  She is truly a horseman that understands and honors the relationship between humans and horses. Her beauty runs deep….from her smart brain to her huge heart she exhibits professionalism, patience, compassion and understanding. She is a talented woman who cares about others. Brandice is an experienced Equine Specialist who knows “how and why” horses use their intuition to heal. Whether it’s PTSD, anxiety, depression, abuse, trauma, fear, team building (there’s more), Equine Therapy is the way to go.  You are safe with Brandice!  I’m glad I got to experience 6 weeks with her and the horses. It has changed my life for the better!"  - E.S.

“Brandice is deeply compassionate and intuitive. She has such an amazing ability to put people at ease and help them connect with what they are thinking and feeling. Brandice has both the knowledge and the sensitivity to read what can be at times, truly complex and fluid situations. Her talent for harnessing the healing powers of the horse in order to lead someone to a breakthrough is nothing short of a gift. A true blessing."   - G.O. 

“Before I started working with Brandice, I was feeling stuck, I was carrying much emotional baggage that was showing up in my personal relationships.

Brandice and the horses took me on a healing journey, where I felt supported, understood, and was allowed to release with no judgment. I learned so much about myself. 

Not only the horses that Brandice chooses to work with, but she herself is very intuitive, kind, gentle and compassionate. Spending a day with the horses and Brandice is a valuable experience. Spending a weekend - life changing.”   - Marjie

“I have had the privilege of working closely with Brandice for many years in the equine assisted therapy space. Being in the presence of Brandice and her herd is a transcendent experience. Brandice is a deeply intuitive horse whisperer and spiritual guide. She is able to pick up on the subtlest emotions, patterns and shifts in people. This allows her to offer insight, healing and growth for whatever issue someone brings to the arena. You will walk away from her sessions feeling seen, known and accepted; you will feel more connected to yourself and your purpose. I highly recommend that you dive in to one of the most unique experiences you will have.”  Heather

100%! What happens in our sessions stays in our sessions, just like Vegas!