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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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Walking with Horses in Nature™ ✨ Magical encounters with horses: Eye to eye, as equals ✨ Book a Forest Walk, Tea & Chill session or 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 or

ganisation:

* 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

27/07/2025

Recently I wrote to the Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager of Hutt St Centre in Adelaide, where people facing homelessness are supported to rebuild their lives.

I see Hutt St Centre and Walk Sublime as two organisations with shared core values: Recognising the unconditional worth of every being - humans and horses. Treating everyone as equals, with respect, kindness and love.

I sent an application to participate with the horses in 'Walk A Mile In My Boots' - the annual fundraising event held in the heart of Adelaide CBD next month - and have included an excerpt below for those keen on insight.

*** INVITATION TO OUR VIRTUAL COMMUNITY FROM MEL, KOSZI & TORQUEY ***

For each person reading this who's been following us for some time, enjoying the work the horses and I do and kindly supporting us in your own way, I'd like to ask you to consider clicking on the link below and donating just $10 (TEN) in support of Hutt St Centre's work empowering South Australia's homeless people.

Walk Sublime's team of 6 (4 humans + 2 horses) has a fundraising target of $1,000, all funds go directly to Hutt St Centre. I've kicked off our tally with an $80 donation so with 100 followers donating $10 we'll exceed our target!

To be in that first group of 100, click the link below, you can choose to leave your name and a message on our Walk A Mile fundraiser page or donate anonymously, as you prefer:

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www.walkamile.org.au/fundraisers/walksublime/walk-a-mile

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To: Hutt St Centre's Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager

Re: Application to register Walk Sublime as a workplace with two rehomed horses

" I'm writing to introduce myself as the founder of Walking with Horses in Nature, a new wellness initiative walking side-by-side rehomed horses outdoors in nature.

As a team we're doing a huge amount of good for people from all walks of life just by being in the company of the horses, appreciating them and communicating with them as the gentle beings they are, without riding them. So much so I'm inspired to seek ways to share my horses with people unable to access us...

Last night a friend and donor to Hutt St Centre told me about Walk A Mile In My Boots, and having read through the information on your website, I instantly feel connected to this initiative.

I'd like to register my 'workplace' consisting of myself and 3 others walking with 2 rehomed horses on lead ropes (NO horse riding, no saddles) for the purpose of:

1. Walking in peaceful solidarity with people experiencing homelessness;

2. Fundraising for Hutt St Centre via our social media pages;

3. Sharing my rescued ex racehorse 'Torquey' (unable to be ridden due to chronic injuries sustained) and adopted Australian Brumby 'Koszi' (otherwise at risk of being culled as a wild horse running free in Kosciuszko National Park) with members of the public on the day...

Please find my contact details underneath and feel welcome to call to discuss further.

Warm regards,

Mel McLaren,
Founder & Guide "

Image credit: Wayne Pearson | An expression of pure pride & joy, me in the presence of my ex racehorse Quattro | June 13, 2025

25/07/2025

What happens when two high energy, cheeky Aussie blokes are introduced to each other with no expectations or agenda?

Doesn't matter that one's a horse, the other a human, they instantly "get" each other and within a few minutes of hitting the trail, disappear off into the distance.

Koszi and 'Mr X' - perfectly in sync.

No mean feat, as many of our guests who've walked with this young Australian Brumby will attest to.

Meanwhile Saxon and his partner, seemingly two halves of the same whole? Effortlessly in step with each other right from the word go.

Relaxed steps.. Joyful steps.. Connected steps.

-Mel, Founder & Guide

11/07/2025

A very meaningful gift organised for her partner, there was nothing on his registration form to suggest a love of racehorses. Yet it was Quattro I chose as his walking companion - or 'Babe In Boots' as she was known at the racetrack in her former life.

A particularly special intuitive match, horse and human naturally taking to each other during time spent brushing and checking hooves. Andalusian X rescue gelding 'Saxon' visibly relaxed and trusting of his companion, willing to venture forth together and take the lead as we set off.

Deeply relaxing walking in the company of these pairs. All 5 of us in sync with a totally different rhythm set by the soft sound of hoofbeats on the trail.

-Mel, Founder & Guide

04/07/2025

How to express in words the beauty of what I saw on the trail this morning with Scout and Saxon?

03/07/2025

Winter wandering through the forest, Arabian 'Kite' paired with the lady. A heartfelt gift organised for her partner, a horse lover through and through. Being an extrovert with plenty of energy he was matched with Australian Brumby 'Koszi'.

Extroverted Koszi true to form with energy to burn, introverted Kite proving to be calm and steady on the trail. And so it was decided there'd be a horse/human swap along the way. Getting to know the different personalities.

Getting a feel for finding that sublime shared pace (and place) that comes naturally through our presence.

Kite evidently taking every opportunity for face rubs freely given out by our guests, leaving her beautiful face more ‘dusty grey’ than black!

26/06/2025

'Will' (noun): The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do; a strong and determined desire to do something.

Some of us in this world (whether we take the physical form of human, horse or otherwise makes no difference) are happy to go with the flow, keep the peace and even 'toe the line'.

Then we have Saxon. The handsome brown and black Andalusian cross abandoned as a foal in NSW after being separated from his mother, rescued locally, then rehomed to me when he was 2 years old.

Turning 9 later this year, Saxon has a strength of will that can bring out the very best in us humans. To walk at ease with Saxon is to admire a force of nature and to want to find a way forward together.

A picture speaks a thousand words.

A special and intentional birthday gift from a grandmother to her grandson, wanting something more impactful than another computer game - this young man asked me if our walk with the horses would be good for someone like him who wants to become a vet?

And so we set out on a path of mutual respect, acknowledgment of another's feelings and building trust through our sure, calm presence. How to earn the will of another, and how to tap into our own determination to achieve something we have our heart set on doing.

-Mel, Founder & Guide

21/06/2025

A grandmother's love for her granddaughter led to a sublime Sunday morning in the forest with black Arabian 'Kite' and chestnut ex racehorse 'Quattro'.

Though this young lady had never spent time with a horse or pony before, her grandmother knew all too well the power of being with horses for showing us our potential. For encouraging us to give things a go. And for seeing our own beauty inside.

Within minutes of setting off on the trail, following quiet time getting to know each other, I found myself wondering if our guests would believe Quattro had ever been a racehorse!

Notice the constant slack in both lead ropes? Neither horse nor human pulling against the other. No resistance from either side. Just comfortable, natural, joyful companionship.

Quattro making us all laugh when she turned to smile for the camera!

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Adelaide, SA

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Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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http://walksublime.com.au/

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