Fishing on Horseback
A fisherwoman towers on a powerful Belgian draft horse of 1,5 tonnes. They plow through the waves at Oostduinkerke, Belgium, keeping alive an ancient and sustainable UNESCO listed fishing technique used to provide for your family.
For centuries, people in Oostduinkerke have been catching shrimp on horseback, a time-honored tradition deeply tied to nature, relying on the elements, tides, and the bond between horse and rider. Floris, a hefty 1.5-ton horse, and her trusty fisherwoman Lien dive into the sea with ease.
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Together, they brave the waves to haul in shrimp, keeping alive the UNESCO-recognized horseback shrimp fishing which takes place only in this beach in Belgium. Nele, her daughter, watches from the beach, eager to join in one day.
