Ireland’s relationship with horses is deeply rooted in its history, culture, and landscape. This small island nation has earned a reputation as the “Land of the Horse” for good reason as horses have been integral to Irish culture for millennia. Archaeological evidence suggests that horses were present in Ireland as …
Horses have been a popular subject in movies for many years, and it’s easy to see why. With their grace, power, and beauty, horses can captivate audiences of all ages. From thrilling adventures to heart-warming tales of friendship, the world of horse movies is vast and varied. I’ve also put …
Horses have been an integral part of human history for centuries, and they continue to captivate us with their beauty, power, and grace. To see the list of horse movies, go here. Whether you’re a horse lover, a history buff, or simply looking for an inspiring story, these 10 horse …
In the realm of things we do with our horses, there is a practise that we must stop: the shaving of our horses’ sensory hairs. Your horse has special tactile sensory hairs, known as whiskers. Her whiskers play an important part in her awareness of the world around her, filling …
Marjolein Scheffers-Steinmann is a teacher and specialised therapist who works with school dropouts and kids that struggle with behavioural issues. I had an inspirational chat with her about the healing power of working with horses and how equine-assisted therapy can help you improve your communication skills, embrace your otherness and …
The work horse trainer Morgan Wagner has done with her horse, Endo the Blind, is a fine example of how blindness is a disability that you can work with, rather than an inability to live life. She’s demonstrated how the real problem with blindness isn’t the blindness itself but rather …
I caught up with Laura from BaRock Andalusians to hear more about her PRE stallion Impacto and her work with horses. If you ever find yourself scrolling through her Instagram, you’ll be awash in a sea of beautiful horses with long manes, arched necks and elevated movements prancing around like …
Especially the non-horsey people like to ask me this one question: What’s so special about horses? People who themselves ride or have horses, rarely ever ask me this because they’re in it for the same reasons I am. But because this has been a pretty frequently asked question over the …
