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In many places, the millet is almost ready to be harvested and the stalks are now taller than me on horse. It’s been a good rainy season so far and it’s not over yet! To see what goes on in other corners of the world, visit My world!

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For other skies around the world, click here! This one was from Eden’s field station, 13km south of Tanout in the heart of Niger, where the rainy season is in full bloom. Hope you enjoyed!

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On the weekend after Tabita’s birthday, I took her out on her very first riding lesson in the bush. Finally allowed to steer the horse all by herself (expect for shorter moments in Zinder City when the street has been empty of traffic), my newly turned five year old niece was living her dream! Tabita’s [...]

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Ever since the beginning of July when the bush turned green, …Nature’s Pantry in the Zinder area has been providing food for free for anyone who would like to harvest. There’s no place I can ride to, without stumbling upon people out in the fields, busy harvesting valuable leafy annuals that will be consumed within [...]

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I found this image in the archives and it made me smile. According to a series of images taken by Inger during her and Staffan’s December stay, Anette was trying to cut the nails of Sheba’s eldest daughter Daya. Ronja – Anette’s constant companion, sits to her right while Sandy has placed himself right behind [...]

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On Sunday, another death occurred in my world when our neighbour Malam Mamuda lost his daughter Jamila to malaria. Jamila (in black, bottom row) & Aichatu, Adama and friends I met Jamila often. Even when her family moved away and only her father stayed to continue his bike repair shop, Jamila came by to stay [...]

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Whenever we hit the trails of the Zinder bush, …we enjoy the beauty of the West African sky… When I took my friend Katrine out for a long ride to some of my favourite places in the world, …we had all the time in the world to enjoy the endless beauty of the African bush, [...]

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Life as a horse can be so uncomplicated and sweet… All it takes to have an Equine Moment …is some good food (preferably fresh greens!)… …and pleasant company! Now wait a minute… Doesn’t that apply for humans as well? Warm greetings from the Equines of Ishtar’s Ark!

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On a recent ride in the Zinder bush, close to the aid field, I stumbled upon a large bird of prey. He sat in full solitude, as if he had no worries in the world, looking out over the huge expanse of untouched land. I decided to take my chances and ride up to him, [...]

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While out riding in the fields, …we often encounter zone protectors. This Azawakh male had a story to tell, …and although I did not get all that he was saying, …I did manage to capture his message in pictures! And this guy had a lot to say! I’m not quite sure how we offended him, [...]

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Copyright Eden Foundation For the animals in the bush, the rainy season is the best season fodderwise, as the ground is full of fresh greens. For city animals however, the rainy season does not begin until the bush animals have had their share and the surplus of green grass makes it way to the city [...]

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A week after the death of Maurice, I went over to his family and asked his son Emmanuel if he wanted to help me move the horses. Eager to start riding with me soon, Emmanuel was happy to help, and his brother Eric and sister Sadika joined us. Horseback riding is a precious thing in [...]

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