Caroline Pope, Animal Communicator

12/07/2025

12/07/2025

Not quite a cover reveal, more of a formal introduction to NO GOOD DEED!
In the remote Kimberley, Rena, a retired geologist with nothing left to lose, pits her skills against a desperate killer as she races to untangle a web of murder, mystery, and millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds.

Coming March 2026.

12/07/2025

He’s kissed more soldiers than any general ever could—and now, after nearly two decades of loyal service, Thomas, the Army’s most affectionately unruly gentleman, is saying goodbye.

The black gelding bowed out after almost 20 years of distinguished duty with the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. His final day on parade was filled with warm hugs, proud salutes—and yes, those famously slobbery kisses.


Known throughout the barracks for his affectionate nature, Thomas earned a reputation early on as the regiment's most incorrigible flirt. Soldiers say all it took was a Polo mint or an apple, and you'd find yourself the recipient of a full-on equine smooch—rank or celebrity status be damned. He’s snogged colonels, weather presenters, tourists, and troopers alike.


“Thomas is a big flirt,” laughed Trooper Nicholas Baines, his most recent rider and groom. “I’ve had more kisses from him than from any girl in the last few months. We’re all going to miss him.”

Thomas joined the regiment and went on to serve at countless state occasions, including Trooping the Colour, the State Opening of Parliament, the Queen’s Jubilees, the royal wedding, and even the London Olympics. He was known not only for his dignified bearing under 56 lbs of ceremonial kit, but also for being the most reliable, gentle horse on the roster—a dream for any new rider learning the ropes.


Captain Charlie FitzRoy of Exeter trained on Thomas after returning from deployment in Afghanistan. “That riding course was brutal—honestly, Afghanistan was easier,” he joked. “But Thomas was so steady and kind. He helped me through it.”


His loving personality and patience made him the go-to horse for newcomers at the regiment's 20-week riding school in Hyde Park and Windsor. And even outside the barracks, Thomas left an impression. Tourists flocking to Horse Guards Parade often stopped to snap photos of the handsome gelding standing proud on Queen’s Life Guard duty.


So beloved is Thomas that his likeness was even immortalized in bronze at the Animals In War memorial in London’s Park Lane.


Now, he’ll enjoy a well-earned retirement in the green fields of Berkshire with his longtime friend and farrier, Michael Woods, who plans to let him roam free for a full year.

“Thomas never complains. He just gets on with the job and makes us look good,” said Woods. “Now it’s time for him to relax and just be a horse.”


For Regimental Corporal Major Warren Brown, who joined the Life Guards around the same time Thomas did, the moment was especially touching.

“It’s only fair,” he said. “Thomas has done his bit. He deserves a long, happy retirement.”


Thomas’s story is featured in Uniquely British, a new book from the Household Cavalry raising funds for the Household Cavalry Foundation, which supports veterans—human and horse alike.


After all these years, one thing’s clear: Thomas may be hanging up his reins, but his kisses, charm, and legacy won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

11/07/2025

In 2019, headlines quietly whispered something extraordinary.
But out on the Mongolian steppe, the wind was screaming it.

This wasn’t a movie.
There were no stunt doubles, no warm beds, no camera crew.
Just one man… 70 years old… and 1,000 kilometers of unforgiving terrain.

Robert “Bob” Long wasn’t what you’d call a jockey.
He was a cowboy.
From Idaho, by way of Wyoming.
He’d spent his life in the saddle, fixing fences, doctoring cattle, riding rough trails that don’t make it onto Instagram.

But in the summer of 2019, Bob did something no one else had ever done.
He entered the Mongol Derby—the longest, toughest horse race on Earth.
And he won it.
Seven and a half days.
620 miles.
Across rivers, mountains, deserts, and an endless sea of grass.
Trading semi-wild horses every 40 kilometers, just like Genghis Khan’s messengers did 800 years ago.

He was up against 41 riders from 12 countries—many decades younger, trained by elite endurance coaches.
Bob? He rode 60-mile days on Arizona trails, trained colts in Idaho, and listened to old winners.
And then he just… went.
With a GPS in one hand and grit in the other.
No glamor. No drama. Just focus.

And when he crossed that finish line—first, at 70—he smiled.
Then took a swig of fermented mare’s milk, as tradition demands.

Because Bob Long didn’t chase glory.
He earned it.
One mile, one horse, one relentless day at a time.

They said he was too old.
They said the Mongol Derby chews up Olympians and spits out Navy SEALs.
They didn’t say anything after Bob rode past them.

11/07/2025

09/07/2025

187 signatures are still needed! Demand Woolworths and Bow Wow Pet Treats Recall Products Causing Illness and Death to Dogs

09/07/2025

⚠️ EQUINE BEHAVIOR ALERT:
In a groundbreaking study, the Equine Psychology Institute has officially confirmed what horse girls have known all along:

🚫 Any insinuation of “Just one horse” is a complete and utter lie.

“Just One Horse” Myth Debunked
The condition typically begins with one innocent purchase…
A saddle pad. A halter. A stroll through a horse sale.
Just one.

But symptoms progress quickly.

Within weeks, researchers observed:
🐴 A second “companion” horse
🛒 An Amazon cart full of fly spray, treats, and 3 extra lead ropes
📦 Multiple SmartPak orders that you swear you forgot about

Further complications include:
⚠️ Hauling friends to “just look” at a project horse
⚠️ Starting every sentence with “I know it sounds crazy, but…”
⚠️ Considering building a new barn before you fix your own kitchen

Veterinarians, spouses, and accountants have all confirmed:

It NEVER ends at one.

If you or someone you love is experiencing signs of the “just one horse” myth, there is no known cure.
Only management.

Side effects may include:
‼️ Severe boot addiction
⁉️ Hay in every crevice of your vehicle
❓️ Chronic trailer envy
‼️Talking about horses for 4–6 hours with no warning

Ask your vet (not your spouse) if horse ownership is right for you.
Or don’t...because let’s be honest, you already made up your mind. 🐴💁‍♀️

The Surgeon General Warns: Side effects may include extreme happiness, light wallet syndrome, and an irrational love for muddy hooves and hay scented clothes.

Stay safe out there, folks 🐎

09/07/2025

08/07/2025

If you haven’t read “The Schoolgirl Strangler” it’s an amazing book- yet again Kath has written a gripping story. This is a part of Melbourne’s history many people are not aware of. Can’t wait for the podcast!
BTW if you read the judge’s comments in Kath’s book you’ll never look at an axe in the same way again!

The case of Leongatha’s Erin Patterson, who was recently convicted of murdering three relatives with a deadly mushroom meal, captured headlines around the w...

08/07/2025

Flea is 21 years young, and is living his best life.

He travelled all the way from Canada to continue to live with his family in Australia and is thriving.

To keep him feeling great, our feline joint herbs “Feline Move+” are added to his diet, he is treated with CST and NES regularly and is offered an abundance of love and care from his family.

Flea understands the concept of work life balance.

Here Flea is pictured on “his” chair….he will not share the chair, and if his owner Carol decides to share with him, he complains until she relocates to the couch 😉

Gotta love a cheeky, spirited and sassy cat like Flea and because our cats are completely reliant on us, I absolutely love the devotion that Carol has given to him, bringing him to Australia, giving him the love and care that he needs and ensuring that his years are filled with happiness…. and the title of “ruler of the comfy chair”.