The Lost Horses letter writing competition invites young people to speak directly to lawmakers on behalf of horses facing export and slaughter. Led by the Wild Beauty Foundation, the initiative combines storytelling, education, and civic engagement to shape a more compassionate future for equine welfare.

Svetlana “Equestlana” Kandybovich blends creativity, honesty and humour to explore how online equestrian culture shapes rider identity, ambition and connection. In this in-depth conversation, she speaks openly about setbacks, the realities behind the highlight reels, and why the heart of horse life lies far beyond perfection.

Horses rarely enter clinical spaces, yet Sjukhushästen is changing that reality in Sweden. Through carefully designed visits to hospitals, homes and Sparreholms Castle, these horses offer comfort, confidence and connection to children facing illness. We speak with founder Louise Chatteli about the emotional impact, the welfare considerations and what this programme reveals about the healing power of animals.

Nathalie Wahlund did not grow up in an equestrian family. Instead, she built her own path into elite dressage through grit, curiosity and a deep love for the horse. In this intimate conversation, she reflects on mental strength, slow progress, true horsemanship and why partnership remains the real measure of success in the sport.

When a routine training session turned into a catastrophic accident, Mattias Renberg’s life changed in a single moment. Two years later, he is not staging a comeback—he is reconstructing his entire relationship with riding, with his body, and with himself. This is the story of how a horseman chooses to rebuild, with LA28 on his vision board.