Mara Gardot is of German-French origin and studied behavioral biology with a focus on horse behavior. She specializes in positive reinforcement, mindfulness, body-oriented communication methods and resonance .

In clear, gentle language, Gardot combines scientific knowledge with lived experience. She describes how body language turns into a relationship, how breath provides security and how touch can become a dialog.

Each chapter opens up a space for meaning and joy - with small, everyday exercises and honest questions for ourselves. Her work stands for an attitude that combines ethics, practice and empathy: Dignity of the horse, safety on the ground, joy instead of function.

Mara Gardot writes as she teaches - clearly, warmly and quietly. Her books are invitations to rediscover relationships: honest, mindful and free of coercion.

Softcover book, 278 pages, 24,90 €; eBook, 16,90 €

Happiness without a saddle - reading sample

In her table book the photographer takes herher readers on this adventurous, visually stunning journey to 15 rare horse breeds. These include the Senner horse, for example, which has been at home here for hundreds of years but is almost unknown. Or to horses living partly wild or semi-wild on remote islands, such as the Faroe horse or the Cabalo-Galego. But Cécile Zahorka also meets horses in state studs particularly noble representatives such as the Kladruber stallion Generalissimus Energia XLIX.

The high-quality table book offers journalistic photographic art, reading fun and exciting information all in one. The book is available in 2 languages, German and English. PLUS: Digital extra.

Hardcover book, 256 pages, 54,90 €; eBook, 49,90 €

Forgotten Horses reading sample