French Opportunities … Winding roads take us past cherry orchards, spas with their past glory and many waterfalls. With our friends Mike & Annelies, we ride the 120-kilometre signposted Route des Chalots. Chalots are typical typicaltraditional wooden sheds in the Vosges Mountains where, in former times, grain & flour were stored. With Mike & Annelies […]
by Alexandra
Cartierheide, how do you actually pronounce it? From BoksheideBuiten there are several possibilities to end up on the heath. Obviously on foot, if you take the 7 kilometers walk for granted, bij bicycle on the bike path, by motorcycle, or of course by car. There is a large parking lot where you can go and […]
by Alexandra
Special friendship. Deeply I breathe in and close my eyes. The sounds around me are ‘pure nature’. The rustling of the trees, the birds whistling busily around me, the smell of cut grass and in the distance a gentle breeze from one of the horses. Just another deep breath and I feel my body slowly […]
by Alexandra
BuitengewoonStoer. Slaving in the office is quite different renting out a vacation home. We all know the romantic and idealistic idea of ‘later when I grow up’, then I want to create an oasis of relaxation in the peace & quiet. For all those people who did what I did. At the office, with your […]
by Alexandra
Grateful. Grateful is indeed the word I really have to mention for this 1st experience with horse coaching. What a beautiful experience I had. We went to the outdoor arena, there 1 of the horses chose me, immidiately my feet were sniffed/licked. Even by the other horses/ponies. I was extremely surprised. After all, I have […]
by Alexandra
Jacquelien experiences… This morning I went with Alexandra to do groundwork with the ponies. We walked to the meadow where they were together with the horses. Immediately upon approaching, I learn something new; don’t approach a horse from the front and don’t look straight into its eyes. Navida perceived this as a threat and immediately […]
by Alexandra
Vest, Snorriebor, Bolle van Zwolle. At the time Vesta was offered for sale, I was actually not at all open for a new woof. German standing longhair ruffles had only gone to sleep 3 weeks earlier and I was still in so much grief. Encouraged by Hubby, my husband, we drove to Barbara in Boxmeer, […]
by Alexandra
2 Guests with 2 Haflingers 3 nights. There is a call on FaceBook at overnights with your horse for a place 2 – 5 May, Haflingers who are used to being outside 24/7 with nice pictures attached. The ladies themselves would like to be able to chill out, play games and have a comfortable bathroom […]
by Alexandra
Visiting us. Friend Annelies is passing trough on her way to het holiday home and makes a stopover with us to be together briefly. The weather is beautyful and the prunuses are in lush pink and white bloom, green leaves in many shades on various trees and the meadows look fresh. A great time to […]
by Alexandra
Instagram. In januari ’25, @4kids4wheels start following BoksheideBuiten and we follow them too. Some time later, a call comes trough from Jacquelien & Niels asking for a 3 bedroom rental house and respond. After a few hours we FaceTimen and it immediatly feels right for all of us! The first meeting. Jacqueline writes. It’s Wednesday […]
by Alexandra
