✨ The horses are already so very loyal, so I believe it is our obligation to simply be loyal back. It’s something I talk about and share a lot. Because horses don’t wake up each day questioning whether they’ll show up for us. They don’t hold grudges in the way we do. They try simply again and again…even when they don’t fully understand, even when things feel hard. That kind of loyalty is quiet, but it’s powerful. And I believe it asks something of us in return. Not perfection. Not getting everything right every time. . Just a genuine effort to understand them, not just use them. 👉 Loyalty to me means… ▪️Showing up with even on the days it would be easier not to. ▪️Taking the time to explain, instead of rushing through. ▪️Listening when something feels off, instead of pushing past it. ▪️Thinking long-term and not just about today. Because they give us their trust so freely. The least we can do, is become someone worthy of it. ❓ Share here, I love to read - what ways you are showing loyalty back to your horse right now? 🐴✨🫶

Weekly Wins, a day late from Africa 😅🌍🐴 I forgot yesterday 🙈 But in my defence, here in Africa time feels a little different. So let’s do it now 👇 What’s been your win or wins this week? What’s one thing you’re starting to get good and what’s one thing you’re going to begin next? Let’s hear it - wins and next steps. I’ll be reading from Namibia with a big smile on my face! 😃🐴✨🫶

✨Share something that felt better this week… ▪️Maybe your horse stayed with you a bit longer? ▪️Maybe something finally clicked? ▪️Maybe you handled a moment differently than you would’ve before? ▪️Maybe you just showed up when it would’ve been easier not to? That all counts and love for you to share… 🐴✨🫶

This year - at 37 years old - I bought my first horse. There was this ad on a Whatsapp group begging for a new home for Blackie. I had zero experience with horses and my knowledge stretched to knowing that they had 4 legs and a tail. We went out to the plot where Blackie stood and immediately he came to my daughters (aged 8 and 4) - he nuzzled them and had the softest eyes. Of course I had to give him a new home - or else he would be shipped of as a donkeycart horse. For the first time in his life I put him in stables, he had his hooves done, he had a physio checking on him and people who came to him everyday. I traced back Blackie's history and discovered that my sister-in-law (who was brutally murdered 6 years ago) first bought him. After her death he was shipped to 3 different homes and was left to his own devices. Everything is new to both him and me. We have seen that even though he is a big boy (16hh TB) he has very little confidence and he depends a lot on his humans to lead him (he doesn't leave any space bubbles and doesn't venture away from you when on lead). I want to be able to build both his confidence and build deep connection with me. With my VERY limited knowledge I want to be able to read him and understand what he needs from me. But also I want him to understand me and find that balance.

✨ Tomorrow afternoon I’ll be heading off returning home 28 April 2026. I’ll try to pop in here when I can…but I’m not quite sure how much that will be just yet. So while I’m away, I’d really love this space to stay alive, supportive, and moving forward - not just waiting for me to come back. ☺️ ❓So tell me… What are your plans, goals and dreams you plan on working on over the next 3 weeks? What are you getting stuck into with your horse? And while you’re working through things, if anything comes up that you need help with, drop it in the comments like usual, support each other where you can, share your wins, your questions, your “not quite sure about this” moments…and I’ll come in and respond as soon as I can too. This is your space and I'm grateful to each and every one of you. Wishing you much love and success and a virtual kiss on the silky nose of your horses from me. 😘🐴✨🫶