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here is a statistic that Mallorca has the largest number of horses per capita in all of Europe, or at least, the island is at the top of the list. While the experience of seeing horses running wild is not an everyday occurrence, horses have an important presence and place, particularly in the mountains and in the heart of the island.
For Matthias Geysen, horses have the power to change us and make us more connected to ourselves and the world around us. The Belgian-born horse trainer started riding with his father when he was ten years old. They would go out into the forest and have fun riding freely, but at twelve, he lost interest and quit. He turned to skateboarding and competitions for the next six years, during which time he also lost his connection with his parents and also himself. He decided to come back to horse riding as a way to reconnect with his father, but it also allowed him to get in touch with nature again, with himself and with the horses. He decided this was his new path in life. Today, he lives on a large picturesque farm high up in the Swiss Alps, where he offers workshops and takes care of thirty-five horses. He also travels the world offering seminars in which he dives into many topics about different horse breeds, characteristics and other related issues. He also offers more personalised retreats.
