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What Horses Know About Grief
by: Francine BurghoornPublished on: 11/05/2026Two losses. Two herds. What horses know about grief that we're only beginning to understand.
Can you be experienced with horses and still not understand them?
by: Francine BurghoornPublished on: 14/04/2026You're experienced. You care deeply. Things mostly work. But what if your horse has been trying to tell you something all along and you simply didn't have the language to hear it? A personal story.
Something Was Off
by: Francine BurghoornPublished on: 19/03/2026A story about trust, nervous systems, and a donkey who shows up. What happened when part of my herd got trapped on the wrong side of a fence and why it still surprises me, even after all these years.
Chop Wood, Carry Water
by: Francine BurghoornPublished on: 16/02/2026After storms and long winter weeks, sweeping the porch becomes meditation. A reflection on slowing down, nervous system rest, horses shedding, and the quiet return of movement as we enter the Year of the Fire Horse.
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Creating Calmness with your Horse in 5 Easy Steps.
A calming, practical starting point for horse lovers who want more ease, trust and true partnership - without force, formulas, or rushing.This guide will help you slow down, listen more deeply, and begin to rebuild your connection from the inside out- one soft step at a time.
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