Paardenkracht Power of the working horse
Sneak preview
Welcome to Paardenkracht (Horsepower)! This is your sneak-preview of our book about working horses. Over 20 equine workers will be featured in our book, that is due to launch in June 2026. We are Fleur Halkema, photographer, and Carin Smolders, journalist and creative. We have explored centuries-old traditions as well as ultra-modern horse jobs. From sturdy drafts to elegant cremellos and tiny miniatures, it’s a diverse workforce.
Out of love for horses and curiosity about the role of working horses in modern society, we started working on Paardenkracht in the summer of 2025. It has been a labour of love, both literally and figuratively, which we couldn’t have done without the help of many others. Some of them will be visible in the book, others played their parts behind the scenes. Some of them guided their horses, others sent us in the right direction instead. Our many thanks go out to all of you!
Specifications:
Size: 17 x 24 cm.
Contents: ± 95 pages
Price: € 15,00
Launch: June 2026. Exact date will be announced here and on Instagram.
