The Horsegirl: Fascinating Things You Didn’t Know About Ayla Kristine

Who among us has not dreamed of zooming across vast open spaces on a racehorse, jumping over rocks and small cravaces like all those famous cowboys? Some may have fulfilled their equestrian dreams by enrolling in horseback riding lessons, while others, inspired by Greek myths about centaurs, silently admired the beauty of these prancing horses before deciding to become one themselves. Unbelievably, Ayla Kristine, a girl from Norway, actually made the decision to become a horse and even achieved some success.

Some kids, when they grow up, want to be astronauts or YouTubers, but since the age of four, Ayla has dreamed of being an animal. At first, she admired dogs and walked on all fours like them, but then she realized that horses are more graceful and noble than puppies. If you have read Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver, then you will probably remember the race of intelligent horses—Houyhnhnms, who were the embodiment of perfection. This is not just the author’s fantasy, these majestic creatures really do make such a strong impression.

Ayla’s hobby is not just imitating horses but also masterful transformation. She didn’t just become one with horse nature overnight. This was a result of many years of painstaking training. Today, she gallops with ease and practically soars over fences. What is truly remarkable is that, in all other respects, Ayla is a completely ordinary girl with her own emotions, experiences, aspirations, and skills. She does not neigh like a horse, does not eat oats, and probably doesn’t sleep standing up.