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When the Herd Goes Silent

When the Herd Goes Silentby: Francine BurghoornPublished on: 19/08/2026

What 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.

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When the Herd Goes Silent

What Horses Know About Grief

What Horses Know About Griefby: Francine BurghoornPublished on: 11/05/2026

Two losses. Two herds. What horses know about grief that we're only beginning to understand.

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What Horses Know About Grief

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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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