Ten years ago, I received an intriguing job offer: would I be willing to spend time with some ponies to help them become accustomed to being around humans once again? Despite having very little prior experience in the equine world, I immediately agreed. Who wouldn´t? And that's how I found myself involved with horses. This website is a compilation of moments centered around horses, showcasing my particular interest in them. While to me horses are beautiful creatures, I like to capture them when they are most true to their situation. Essentially, I enjoy "horsing around"!
Kerry Bog Ponies Polo, Samradh and Saphire on the Irish Island Cape Clear.
Below: Tui, the herd´s stallion.
Below: Tui, the herd´s stallion.
A touching moment: after four years of absence Tui realizes who I am.
Certain horses remain within you forever. Larry Lurak from the Snowflaked Mountains passed away on March 13th, 2017, following an extended illness. He was the horse who taught me how to gallop. He was the horse with whom I embarked on lengthy walks when riding was no longer feasible. He was the horse I observed age and, eventually, saw depart from this world. His unmistakable personality and unique manner of movement left a profound impression. Through him, I gained a comprehension of how animals communicate with you on a physical level and how you decipher their thoughts by absorbing them as an image, rather than mere words.
Foal watching for two nights and than witnessing the birth of Bowie at a horse breeder farm in Thüringen was a remarkable experience.
One topic that captivates my interest is the presence of horses in urban environments. In years past, well before the dominance of motorcars, horses played a vital role in facilitating traffic and transportation within bustling metropolitan areas across the globe. Nowadays, these magnificent creatures have vanished from the streets and stables of inner cities. However, remnants of that era occasionally emerge, some of which remain very much alive. Nonetheless, these remnants likely don't fare well in today's frenzied and bustling streets.