Mindful Horsemanship with Sarah
A Stardust Stables Story
Written by Teresa the HatterWhat if learning about horses began not with asking them to do something... but with learning how to listen?
Join Bella, the Hatter and their friends at Stardust Stables as they meet Sarah — not quite a horse whisperer, but something Bella thinks might be even better...
A horse listener.
Through Sarah's Mindful Horsemanship workshop and her young horse Stitch, readers are gently introduced to a different way of understanding horses — one built around curiosity, communication, trust, boundaries, nervous-system awareness and connection.
Along the way, Bella shares what Rolla has taught her about slowing down, changing the plan and getting to know the horse you actually have. Readers discover that behaviour can be communication, progress doesn't always look dramatic, and sometimes the smallest moments can mean the most.
They'll also hear the beautiful story of Emerald & Ruby, exploring an important message at the heart of Stardust Stables:
A horse has value beyond riding.
Whether a horse is ridden, retired, young, recovering, a companion, or simply happier with a different kind of relationship, they remain an individual worthy of love, care and understanding.
And the learning doesn't end with the story. The book includes a gentle Mindful Horse Listener Meditation, inviting readers to spend a quiet moment alongside their own horse or pony — noticing the horse, noticing themselves, and discovering what can happen when neither has to achieve anything at all.
Perfect for young horse lovers, families, pony clubs and anyone beginning to explore a more mindful relationship with horses.
Listen. Notice. Connect.
Every horse has a story.
Let's keep listening. 💜
