For a full year I prepared to become a first time horse owner. By the time I found a five year old Friesian gelding called Jelle I was ready to buy. Within six weeks I moved him to a small farm on the outskirts of Amsterdam. My life would never be the same again.

This is a true story of a woman who struggles with the ups- and downs of life and the consequences of her choices.

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Elke Mastwijk in conversation with Rebecca Gwynn-Jones

Editing and music: Gijs Graafmans

Photography: www.maybelpictures.com

Anne Boin: www.ahappyhorse.nl

Elke Mastwijk: www.intouchwithelke.com

Susan Harden: www.liveandbreathehorses.com