Posted in August 8th, 2012
On this day, exactly three years, my dad, my sister and I drove to Smögen to visit my mother’s grave. My dad – 2009. I couldn’t be prouder! The graveyard where my mother lies is peacefully situated at the end of the island, close to the sea. The air is fresh and it’s almost always [...]
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Posted in January 28th, 2012
By the size of Esmeralda’s belly this weekend, I was thoroughly convinced that she was expecting triplets again, but thankfully, she finally (after a very long wait!) gave birth to two beautiful little baby girls! Leah and Evita were born on the 17th of January. The kidding itself went without problems, but milking was another [...]
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Posted in January 5th, 2012
Our princess Kalahari is turning three years old today! It was long since she was a little baby filly, being looked after by my only slightly older Rhodesian ridgeback from Sweden… Today, she is a stunningly beautiful young barb adult horse, and well-shaped too! Kalahari is strong, both physically and psychologically. Personalitywise, Kalahari is a [...]
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Posted in December 19th, 2011
While Diva stole the show last month, today is Zidane’s turn! Our BOY is finally one year old!!! He and Diva have practically grown up as twins. Whatever one has done, …the other has copied and tried to do “better”. Although his time with us is up now, I am grateful to have watching him [...]
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Posted in December 2nd, 2011
It’s been a rough year for Arwen with many health setbacks but here’s a post saying that she’s still rocking and she’s still the most valuable horse in my life. Due to a lot of health issues, including piroplamosis and lameness both on one front leg and one back leg, I have not been able [...]
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Posted in November 18th, 2011
Someone is turning one year old today! And that someone… …is none other… …than our very own Diva! It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since this little dark beauty was born! Although far from fully grown, she has nice round shapes, …beautiful gaits… …and a lot of attitude! Like her mother Arwen [...]
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Posted in October 18th, 2011
Happy 11 months, Diva! I can’t believe how big you’ve grown! Such a remarkably beautiful filly, I just can’t wait to see what you all grown up! Thanks for the beautiful eleven months that you’ve given us so far – you are so easy to work with and so much fun. Looking forward to many [...]
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Posted in October 17th, 2011
As one can never get enough of horses, festivity & culture, here is the second part of the Ramadan feast that I started telling you about. After we had been to see the Sultan’s parade outside his palace, we followed him as he rode down to greet the governor. Once the greetings had been exchanged, [...]
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Posted in September 1st, 2011
It’s hard to be believe that one this very day, three years ago, Arwen gave birth to our very own “first-born” foal at Ishtar’s Ark… The 1st of September 2008 saw the arrival of Isolde yar’Arwen, sired by local barb champion DanMaffia! Although three months younger than Sheba, Isolde came to the Ark first! I [...]
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Posted in August 22nd, 2011
Another day goes by peacefully at the Ark. Zidane, our only colt, just turned 8 months old last week. It’s amazing how quickly they grow! Although he still tries to get a sip from his mother from time to time, he’s officially weaned and lives on heaps of green grass of the season, peanut hay [...]
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Posted in July 23rd, 2011
My beautiful sister Miriam in Taiwan with her new tribal friends Dennis, Nicole, Kitty & Iris send their love from the South Coast!
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Posted in July 17th, 2011
Sheba darling, I can’t believe you’re already 3 years old! It really feels like yesterday when you were that skeptical little pup, keeping track of me at all times…and making sure I never lacked in my human RR caretaking duties! What a lady you’ve grown into! I know we”ve “only” had three years together but [...]
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Posted in May 28th, 2011
…so that you can all come for a cup of coffe and have a Swedish fika-moment!
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Posted in February 17th, 2011
The sun goes down over Eden’s field station, 13 km south of Tanout… Beautiful sun, beautiful skyline and a beautiful land. To meet the people of Edenland who enjoy these sunsets all the time, go to the Eden blog Stories of Edenland that was launched only ten days ago. I hope you have not missed [...]
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Posted in February 7th, 2011
Dear readers! For nearly three years, you’ve joined me in my corner of West Africa. You’ve solar cooked with me; discovered famine foods of various kinds; ventured into the heart of the Zinder bush on ambling barb horses; explored the land; met the people; visited my neighbours; gone shopping (mostly tissue!) at the colourful Zinder [...]
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