Articles and Stories From Across the Globe

Each article opens a window into how horses continue to influence communities and culture, both practically and spiritually.

Some stories branch off into cultures steeped in equestrian heritage. Others take a closer look at breeds, or delve into the tack and riding styles that have shaped — and been shaped by — local terrain, tradition, and purpose.

Whether you're a rider, a traveler, or simply curious, let this be your guide to the global language of horsemanship — one story at a time.

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The Horses of the Camargue

Tough, white, and semi-feral, the Camargue horse is a living part of southern France’s wetland culture. This article explores the breed’s origins, traits, working life with the Gardians, and how tradition and ecology keep it thriving today.

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The Pulse of Tbourida: Morocco’s Equestrian Spectacle

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Discover Morocco's Tbourida, a traditional equestrian performance blending historical cavalry drills, Barb horses, and synchronized musket fire. Explore its origins, cultural significance, and modern evolution.

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Spirit Horses of Yakutia: Guardians of Ice and Ancestry

The only horses to thrive above the Arctic Circle, Yakutian horses survive unaided through -60°C winters. In Russia’s Sakha Republic, they live semi-wild and are revered as spiritual guides — a living link to survival in one of the world’s coldest inhabited regions.

Breeds: Fell Pony

Search for the Fell Pony

Breeds: Fell Pony

A childhood fascination turned into a real search across Cumbria — through backroads, stone walls, and unexpected help — to find the Fell Pony in its native home.

Breeds: Fell Pony

The Fell Pony

Breeds: Fell Pony

Bred on the wild fells of northern England, this sturdy pony was shaped by weather, stone and centuries of quiet labour — hardy, nimble, and deeply British.

Breeds: Fell Pony

Billy The Barge horse

Long before Manchester’s canals became cafés and flats, Billy worked these waters. Today, his skull rests in the museum — the memory of a 62-year-old legend.

Destinations: North America

The Return of the Horse

Destinations: North America

Extinct in North America for millennia, horses returned with European contact. What followed was a cultural shift led by Indigenous nations that changed history.

Destinations: North America

Destinations: Spain

Soul of Spain – Part II

Destinations: Spain

The vaquero is a product of terrain, livestock, and tradition — not a symbol, but a working figure in a centuries-old rhythm. In Vaquero: Land, Horse, and Heritage, we return to that origin, venturing into the dehesas of southern Spain to uncover a form of riding that remains both practical and poetic.

Destinations: Spain

Breeds: Australian Stockhorse

The Australian Stockhorse

Breeds: Australian Stockhorse

Under the relentless sun of the Australian outback, across sweeping plains and through rugged mountain trails, the Australian Stock Horse has long proven its worth—not with spectacle, but with quiet, enduring strength.

Breeds: Australian Stockhorse

Breeds: Sandalwood Pony

The Sandalwood Pony

Breeds: Sandalwood Pony

Small, tough, and culturally rich — the Sandalwood Pony of Sumba is more than a working horse. It’s a symbol of survival, pride, and cross-cultural legacy.

Breeds: Sandalwood Pony

Breeds: Marwari

The Marwari

Breeds: Marwari

From Rajasthan’s deserts comes the Marwari — a warhorse, status symbol, and spiritual icon. Known for its inward-curving ears, it remains a bold emblem of India’s equine legacy.

Breeds: Marwari

Breeds: Andalusian

The Andalusian Horse

Breeds: Andalusian

Graceful, powerful, and steeped in heritage, the Andalusian is Spain’s equine icon — a breed shaped by royalty, tradition, and centuries of cultural exchange.

Breeds: Andalusian

Breeds: Falabella

The Falabella

Breeds: Falabella

Miniature in size, monumental in story—the Falabella is a reminder that not all horses need to be ridden to leave a mark. Sometimes, they just need to be seen, understood, and celebrated.

Breeds: Falabella

Destinations: Pushkar

Pushkar Horse & Camel Fair

Destinations: Pushkar

In the desert town of Pushkar, a sacred lake and a swirl of colour collide — drawing pilgrims, traders, and horsemen into India’s most iconic equestrian gathering.

Destinations: Pushkar

Destinations: Sumba Island

Sumba Island

Destinations: Sumba Island

Dry hills, stone tombs, and timeless rhythms define Sumba — a remote island where the Sandalwood pony still moves through daily life and ancestral memory.

Destinations: Sumba Island

Gear and Tack

A Guide to the Spanish Saddle and Its Variants

Gear and Tack

From the ornate vaquero saddles of Andalusia to the minimalist elegance of classical dressage, Spanish tack tells a story of conquest, cattle, and craftsmanship. Explore how centuries of tradition shaped one of the world’s most influential riding styles.

Gear and Tack

Destinations: Spain

Soul of Spain: Part I

Destinations: Spain

Long before Spain was Spain, horses roamed the Iberian Peninsula. The first echoes of their presence appear in ochre and charcoal, painted onto the stone walls of caves like El Castillo and La Pileta. These were not decoration — they were reverence. Horses were survival, spirit, and story.

Destinations: Spain