Hi everyone!
I was inspired by the bond I saw between horse and human on many of your photos/videos and the friendly attitude amidst the forum members. I feel I could be in good company here
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Originally from the Netherlands, my partner and I moved to Slovakia in June 2010. We were uncomfortable with the numbness of most people in Western society and felt the need to be in contact with life again – be ALIVE again. We found our perfect spot in the beautiful natural surroundings of Stiavnicke Vrchy: a protected landscape in (Central South) Slovakia. I have to admit it took a little time adjusting ourselves: life is much more basic and very different here. We learned to become more and more content about how life is, instead of trying to make it better, achieving a new goal, etc. An extremely liberating feeling,
life truly is a creative adventure again ! In terms of “professional†information: I have about 15 years of experience in marketing/pr and basic graphic design and have studied natural medicine for animals. My special interests lie in behavior en psychology.
And now the horse part of my introduction. To me, all living creatures are individuals and I try to stimulate personal development as much as I can (not with the mosquito buzzing around my ear though, than I can become extremely territorial and intolerant
). I do not want our horses to learn a new trick / circus act or walk a certain parcours because I tell them to, I want to motivate & inspire them to think, feel and act for themselves. To grow in their personality and feel comfortable and confident about themselves, physically, mentally and emotionally. Much of that is achieved by providing them with the right basics though: an inspiring meadow/living space where there is always something to investigate and where they can do whatever they want whenever they want, a stable herd and proper food and water ad libitum...
At the moment we are accompanied by six horses and three cats.
Roxy (1996) Appaloosa mare
Laidback, stable and (most of the time) gentle, not “everyone’s friendâ€.
Gonzo (2002) Noriker gelding
Rapid and fierce, but also very friendly and easy to make contact with.
Frodo (2005) cross-bred gelding of KWPN (Dutch warmblood) and most likely Paint horse
Extremely smart and playful, sensitive to tension and negative emotions.
Tehya (2004) Quarter Horse mare (pleasure bred)
Lively and happy, still a bit “greenâ€, sweet but feisty personality.
Mursi (1994) NRPS mare (Dutch warmblood with Arab in blood line)
Very intelligent with a strong held opinion, diva, clear and fair communication.
Zeck (2004) KWPN gelding (bred for jumping)
Careful but curious, venturesome, a zen-master, reserved with strangers.
And last but not least, some pictures of their beautiful meadow:
Summer 2010
Winter 2010/2011
Spring 2011
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, and Roxy, and probably all the others as well 
. Have you abandoned your former occupation, if I may ask? Do you work with your horses for a living now? I need some escapist examples I can look to, to encourage me 
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): You did not miss my name, I use my avatar as name on fora. Unfortunately I have a persistent stalker in my personal past and I do not want to be traced again 
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and he does horsestuff as well. In terms of horse interaction he likes riding the most, but he enjoys any quality time with them, a cuddling session in the meadow, a nice walk together... As long as it is outside and both parties are enjoying it, he is happy 