Westerlands Life

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What is Zoopharmacognosy?

In the wild horses will roam across vast areas foraging for food and water. They will naturally seek out herbs for general health and they instinctively seek out medicinal herbs to aid any ailments they may have. Domesticated horses do not have access to this variety of herbs, so at Westerlands we bring the herbs to the horses.

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Discover WildFit: Where Nature Meets Fitness

In today's fast-paced world, finding the perfect fitness routine that not only challenges your body but also nurtures your soul can be a rare gem. At Westerlands, we understand the importance of a holistic approach to fitness, and that's why we're thrilled to introduce our latest gym concept - WildFit.

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An AI-generated article on the benefits of nature

In a world grappling with environmental challenges, regenerative agriculture emerges as a beacon of hope, promising a sustainable future for both our planet and ourselves. Simultaneously, our longing for a deeper connection with nature has never been stronger.

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What International Women’s Day means to us

Some reflections on the hype around International Women’s Day 2023. It’s been so interesting for us to watch the hype around Women’s Day unfold this year: loud protestations of either triumphalism, innocence or passivity circulated widely, a lot of noise was made…. And then today…

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Autumn Reflections

The clocks went back this weekend. Spring forward, Fall back, as they say… With that, we always like to take a moment to reflect on the season just gone, the change towards colder weather, and the darker (but equally beautiful) months in front of us.

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Western-style Riding

As long as Westerlands has existed, so horses have been integral to the place. They are our life, as well as having been the lifeblood of this place for many generations. So it feels logical, and we’re delighted, that we’re able to offer a Western-style riding experience here now. We’re so excited! But exactly what is Western riding?

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Edible Hedgerows

Mindful of our role as guardians, not owners, of our little plot of countryside, we’re embarking on a massive regeneration (some might call it rewilding) programme here at Westerlands. We’ve already started, planting over 700 metres of “edible” hedgerows, with lots more to come.

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