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When There Is Space
by: Francine BurghoornPublished on: 17/09/2026A quiet moment with my herd reminded me how space, presence, and less pressure can change everything. A reflection on horses, regulation, and the wisdom of allowing things to unfold naturally.
When the Herd Goes Silent
by: Francine BurghoornPublished on: 19/08/2026What does it mean when horses go silent? A true story of two horses missing during a solar eclipse reveals how herd calm signals safety. An insight into horse behavior, body language, and herd dynamics.
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.
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.
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