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A horse whisper brings joy to Nihi

Horses have always been the soul of Sumba...

Equestrian Life

Published 29 Jan 2023

This article first appeared in the November 2021 digital edition of Equestrian Life. To see what’s in the current issue, click here. 

A horse whisper brings joy to Nihi

By Phoebe Oliver/EQ Life

Horses have always been the soul of Sumba. When Carol Sharpe visited the Indonesian island almost a decade ago, she fell in love with its rugged beauty and made it her mission to incorporate the local horses into the tourism offerings at Nihi Sumba resort.

Located in the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia, the island of Sumba has flown under the radar and long been a well-kept secret amongst surfers and adventurers. Towards the western tip of the island on the pristine Nihiwatu beach lies a stunning resort that delivers a world-renowned wave, wellness retreat, fine dining… and beautiful horses…

Read the full article in the November 2021 issue of Equestrian Life magazine here.

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