Walking with Horses in Kuitpo Forest

Horse and human sharing mind and body relaxation together, on the trail in total privacy. Immersed in Kuitpo Forest with one of our dearly loved horses matched to you as your dedicated walking companion and a private guide.

In an Australian first, WalkSublime invites you to encounter horses in a whole new way. Eye-to-eye with peaceful, sentient beings… as equals.

As you slow down and wholly relax, you may become aware you’ve fallen into synchrony with your horse – or it may happen so naturally you don’t even notice.

Footsteps to hoofbeats, breathing and heart rates syncing. A comfortable, natural connection growing from mutual trust. Everybody’s journey is different. Your guide will support you on yours.

Why walk instead of ride?

Mindfulness comes naturally when walking in the company of a horse. An entirely different, more empowering experience than riding. Free from concerns of controlling ‘your mount’ up there on their back, you become attuned to the individual your horse is and begin noticing the little things… A diamond crease appearing in their upper eye lid; their bottom lip starting to twitch; a swivel backward of one ear. Once you’re able to read your horse’s body language – and effectively communicate back to your partner you’ve noticed these all important little things – that’s when the real magic starts. This foundation of trust between horse and human is the essence of ‘a walksublime’.

Our approach to training – The Sublime Way

Our five horses are adopted, re-homed or rescued including two ex racehorses and an Australian Brumby. The Sublime Way goes back to an inherent way of being with horses, letting go of the need to control another.

For more than five years, Mel has extensively trained and socialised each of her horses with gentle, knowledgable methods based on natural communication within the herd and the species’ innate way of being – always wanting to return to their calm state. Think grazing, resting and lots of doing nothing; just ‘being’. This is where horses excel. This is their true nature.