Stormy MayCan horseback riding ever be truly ethical? This article explores welfare, agency, and consent—and asks a deeper question: if horses cannot meaningfully consent to being ridden, can recreational riding ever be ethically justified?
Stormy MayWhat if the most subtle form of control is the kindest-looking one? Exploring the “wolf in sheep’s clothing” in modern horsemanship—and what changes when we stop asking how to better accomplish our goals and start questioning whose goals they are.
Stormy MayWhat if a horse's purpose was never ours to decide? A reflection on letting go of control, ownership, and obedience, and choosing presence, guardianship, and trust instead. A different way of seeing horses, and ourselves.
Stormy MayTrust isn't something we can demand from a horse. It develops through patience, consistency, respect for boundaries, and giving the horse time to decide that we are safe.