Walk Sublime

Walk Sublime WalkSublime is a commercial business established in Nov 2022 with a bigger purpose than simply making money. Humans intervening in the fate of horses. Big goal.
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Connecting with horses as equals✨ Magical experiences with rehomed & rescued horses ✨
Walking with Horses in Nature™ ✨
Book private sessions | Gift Vouchers here: walksublime.com.au My team and I are working towards a vision to bring about a future wellbeing program for Australians experiencing loneliness, social isolation or difficulty 'fitting in'. I've registered the name for this future not-for-profit organisation:

* Sublime Intervention *

Horses intervening in the fate of humans. The walksublime philosophy centres on people forming real, emotional, tangible connections with unwanted or rehomed, retrained horses including ex racehorses not fit for riding and Brumbies removed from our National Parks to manage environmental impacts. Wouldn't it be monumental if a public program like this could be rolled out state by state, voluntarily co-funded by private contributors within the horse racing industry itself? Imagine the vast numbers of horses that could also benefit from the daily attention, socialisation and purpose they'd be given instead of going to waste. I've set a 10 year timeframe from our date of establishment, 15 Nov 2022, a date that holds deep personal meaning. My 'why'. And it all starts right here in South Australia. Sublime Intervention can and will be realised with time, goodwill from the public and the support of our guests and customers. If you're interested in playing a small part in our progress towards achieving this vision, please show your support by liking our page, sharing your favourite posts or simply spreading the word. If you'd like to play a larger part or get involved, I invite you to reach out (contact details under Bio). With gratitude for all that I have and am able to share with my horses and other humans, now and into the future,

Mel, Founder & Guide

- Guardian of the WalkSublime Horses -
- Admirer of Ex racehorses & Australian Heritage Brumbies -
- Driving force behind Sublime Intervention -

Jun 7, 2023

For all of rescued Andalusian, Saxon's, inherent greatness and indisputable magnificence, he is by no means perfect. As ...
04/02/2026

For all of rescued Andalusian, Saxon's, inherent greatness and indisputable magnificence, he is by no means perfect.

As the odd visitor from the equestrian world to our home insists on telling me, noting this is a far more human constructed world than the natural world of horses - the former being foreign to me (and I, an alien to it); the latter being my world - "He's pushy", "You shouldn't let him do that", "He's being disrespectful".

Yes, he can be. And yes, I find it condescending being spoken to this way. But I choose to acknowledge their comment and proceed to have a quiet internal chuckle to myself.

For the laugh is on them. I've lived with this horse, worked with this horse and observed this horse for 7 years - Saxon's behaviour may only ever be described as "pushy" with those who might benefit from a firm nudge.

A call to awakening, if you will.

Here he is this morning at his absolute finest. A reconvening with our guest and her father from the public environment of the forest the week before last (where I accept I'm unable to influence the behaviour of humans around us) to our private property - literally a peaceful sanctuary, sheltered from the impact of others' opinions and choices.

Part 2 of our Heal session, reacquainting the pair with quiet time in our shady sand yard, summonsing up confidence in each before opening the gate to go Walking with Saxon - 100% rock solid reliable Saxon. Consistently showing up for our guests and I, every time he's called.

How does he know?

And so I sign off today, happily defiant, with utter faith in the free-spirited assertion:

✨ MAGIC IS REAL ✨
IT HAS FOUR HOOVES

-Mel McLaren,
Founder & Guide

“If I fail, if I succeed,At least I live as I believe;Because the greatest love of all,Is happening to me” -Whitney Hous...
02/02/2026

“If I fail, if I succeed,
At least I live as I believe;
Because the greatest love of all,
Is happening to me”

-Whitney Houston ‘Greatest Love of All’ | 1986

Living as I believe, in nature with rehomed Gypsy Cob ‘Scout’, adopted Australian Brumby ‘Koszi’ and rescued ex racehorse ‘Torquey’.

🙏✨🙏
-Mel McLaren,
Founder & Believer in the way of The Horse

Happy tears shed today between two beautiful sisters and myself, in the inspiring presence of all seven horses. The firs...
01/02/2026

Happy tears shed today between two beautiful sisters and myself, in the inspiring presence of all seven horses.

The first of our very special 2026 Year of The Horse Extended Experiences, I explained that after driving through the gates into our private property (my horse and human sanctuary), there is plenty of time to unwind. I’ve never been known to work to a clock, and when you’re open to learning something a horse might be able to teach you about yourself - well, that doesn’t happen according to a preset timeline.

This is one of the elements that defines our Just Be and Walking with Horses experiences, so combining the two was always going to be very powerful. It felt like time really did stand still for us today.

Arabian ‘Kite’ and Andalusian ‘Saxon’ happily accepted our invitation to come with us to the forest, striding confidently onto the float this morning, and what was to unfold on the trail left me saying goodbye to two joyous, confident and seriously relaxed women, overflowing with gratitude.

I continue to count my lucky stars! This is why I do what I do,

-Mel McLaren, Founder & Guide

30/01/2026

Every Walking with Horses in Nature guest who’s ever walked with our rescued Andalusian X ‘Saxon’ will know: When he’s in, he’s all in.

A magnificent force of nature with the strongest of wills, when he chooses to join forces with you, there’s nothing the pair of you can’t achieve.

Saxon worked hard burning calories on the trail this morning, Boot Camp 2026 is off to a flying start!

-Mel McLaren, Saxon’s No. 1 cheerleader

25/01/2026

Join us and cheer 9 year old Saxon along on his 2026 Boot Camp journey to a fit and healthy body -Mel & Saxon 💪

A beautiful day to be in the forest with Saxon and the young woman I paired him with this morning, who suggested to me e...
25/01/2026

A beautiful day to be in the forest with Saxon and the young woman I paired him with this morning, who suggested to me early on her love of playing video games might be greater than spending time with a horse. I do appreciate honesty!

Yet not long after we placed the palms of our hands on Saxon’s side and slowly brushed off the dust - revealing his magnificent glow - she realised she wished she had a horse.

We used our outbreath to create calm with much Sunday morning long-weekend activity going on around us, and talked about what it means to be a true partner. What it means to feel confident, and how horses are like superheroes (without capes) because of what I like to call, their “superpowers”. The bodily senses they live by which we humans don’t have access to - meaning a horse knows things we don’t.

* What a powerful partnership a horse and human become when we’re humble in their presence, just like our guests were this morning. *

Stay tuned for Part 2, Walking with Saxon in Nature,

-Mel McLaren,
Founder & Guide

✨ PAUSING WITH THE BOYS UNDER OUR TREASURED WILLOW TREE TO CELEBRATE A HARD-EARNED MILESTONE ✨To everyone out there who ...
12/01/2026

✨ PAUSING WITH THE BOYS UNDER OUR TREASURED WILLOW TREE TO CELEBRATE A HARD-EARNED MILESTONE ✨

To everyone out there who believes in me, long have I been wanting to write this post... For the first time we are at full capacity for the entire holiday period. That's 1 session per day, 4 days a week (Thu - Sun) FULLY BOOKED!

** First available session now Thu 5th Feb **

To the 350+ people we've walked with since opening in Nov '22;

To our ever-expanding customer base of repeat guests, some of whom live interstate and keep coming back and recommending us so highly to your friends, family and colleagues;

To every person who's name is proudly showcased on our website, your thoughtful, heartfelt reviews reading like an uplifting collection of short stories;

To the many more hundreds of people who've contacted me over the phone, via email, through the website and via social media with genuine enquiries;

And to the tens of people signed up to start your 2026 with the power of a Walk Sublime experience;

To all of you, I say this:

🙏 THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN US 🙏

I didn't think The Year of The Horse was going to be our year, nor did I believe it was going to be our year.

I KNEW it would be our year.

-Mel McLaren,
Founder & Guide

Photo | A summer's Monday afternoon in Yawnsville, population 2. Scout on the left and guess who?? (an invitation to comment in celebration with us!)

11/01/2026

There’s a first time for everything! A random mutual grooming session mid-walk on the trail this afternoon.

Thank you boys for reminding our guest and I what really matters in life! 🙏

09/01/2026

A little something Koszi wanted to show me! The New England Brumby Sanctuary

CONGRATULATIONS TOLEANNE & CHARLOTTE WINNING OUR 'HEAL' EXPERIENCE FOR 2!Entries close at 12:00pm sharp tomorrow, Fri 9t...
08/01/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO
LEANNE & CHARLOTTE WINNING OUR 'HEAL' EXPERIENCE FOR 2!

Entries close at 12:00pm sharp tomorrow, Fri 9th Jan, for our giveaway! Details in audio segment 2, link below.

Following the journey of Walk Sublime as we enter our fourth year in business, I stepped into the luxurious A/C of 88.7 Adelaide's Coast FM studio this morning for the next live on-air interview in our series, hosted by fellow horse lover Arthur Nina Saridakis.

Listen in here:

https://www.walksublime.com.au/live-in-studio-interview-3-coast-fm-88-7

I chose to share a deeply personal story for the first time, coming face-to-face with the very real fear of a chaotic, potential life or death scenario. As experienced on the London tube the morning of July 21, 2005, two weeks after the horrific London bombings took place.

Giving listeners insight into the very real fear a horse faces as a prey animal when they come across something unfamiliar to them, in a situation where they do not feel safe.

And our role in that moment - to instill utter confidence in ourselves and our horse:

"I will keep you safe."

-Mel McLaren,
Founder & Guide

Sending out thanks on behalf of our guests and myself for the beautiful summer weekend we were given to kick off 2026, s...
04/01/2026

Sending out thanks on behalf of our guests and myself for the beautiful summer weekend we were given to kick off 2026, soaking up nature with the horses.

Quietly connecting with our hearts through the close, calm presence of (in order) Brumby ‘Koszi’, Andalusian ‘Saxon’, Arabian ‘Kite’ with Koszi, Thoroughbred ex racehorse ‘Torquey’ and Brumby ‘Bliss’. In the words of the song I’ve selected as the soundtrack for this imagery:

“Take it from me, you’re much more than it seems,

When you were born, you got all that you’ll ever need.

Just as you are, it’s in the stars, and you’re complete,

‘cause you’re a whole heart.”

To experience Walk Sublime - and to be open to what horses can teach us humans - is to realise this.

-Mel McLaren,
Founder & Guide

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