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Zanzibar · Fumba Town · in the making
Between Horses
Zanzibar's first permaculture ranch. A place for horses, nature and everyone who wants to arrive. And for every child who has never touched a horse.
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Fumba Town, ZanzibarField test June 2026Vision 2036
TodayMore than a riding stable.
Zanzibar has beach rides and photos with horses. We dream bigger: of the calm you only find in the saddle. Of children touching a horse for the first time and never wanting to stop laughing. Of a place where horses, nature and people come together.
Arriving
Step out of constant stress. Our retreats reconnect people with nature, animals and themselves. An antidote to burnout.
A living system
Rainwater, healing herbs, home-grown feed, timber and palm instead of concrete. The ranch grows with the land, not against it.
For every child
Horses open doors, also for children with disabilities, autism or neurodivergence. Touch, calm, trust. No words needed.
Careers with a future
Riding instructors, horse carers, saddlers: we train people from here. Knowledge that stays in Zanzibar.
Discover the island
Multi-day rides through the heart of Zanzibar, village to village. The villages along the route earn with us.
Help turn this dream into a place.
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June 2026 · One village, two horses
We brought two horses to a village. Then everyone raised their hands.
Many children and adults touched a horse for the first time. What happened next is hard to describe: laughter, wonder, arms in the air. In that moment we knew: this belongs in Zanzibar.
Every child in Zanzibar should get to touch a horse.
By 2036 every child on the island should have had personal contact with a horse, and anyone who falls in love finds a path into riding. Guests from around the world make it possible: their stays help fund access for local children.
Your donation makes the next ride possible.
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Today & tomorrow
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From two horses to a ranch
The plan
Riding arena, round pen, barn, paddocks with winding trail paths and a course for small and big adventurers. All built on permaculture principles, all within walking distance.
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- Riding arena20 × 40 m
- Round pen18 m
- Barnhay, equipment, workshop
- Paddockswith trail paths and planting
- Obstacle coursetrail-riding experience
The plan is ready. Now it needs you.
Donate nowAnd this is what it will be
Concept images: how we imagine the barn, café and shelters. Visualisations, not photos of the finished build.
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VisualisationLet's make these images real.
Donate now1.5+years of preparation on the ground
$500k+planned investment in the first three years
2036goal: every child in Zanzibar has touched a horse
- More than 1.5 years of preparation on the ground. We mean it.
- Land in Fumba Town, in cooperation with CPS
- In discussion with the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA)
- Planned initial investment: more than USD 500,000 over three years, step by step as demand grows
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Become part of the story
Every donation brings us closer to the day the ranch opens its gates. Choose what feels right: once, or month after month.
Donate monthly
$60
per month
You carry us through every month: feed, vet, everyday life.
Donate nowDonate once
$200
one time
A strong boost for horse care and equipment.
Donate nowDonate generously
$1,000
one time
You help make the first paddocks, shelters and paths real.
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Your amount
one time
Every amount counts. You decide.
Donate now- Pay securelyStripe processes the payment, as at countless online shops. We never see your card details.
- Clear recipientGreenShield Consulting LLC, the company behind Between Horses.
- Receipt by emailYou automatically receive a confirmation after every payment.
- Cancel any timeWe end monthly donations promptly when you email us.
Where your donation goes
- Horses: feed, hoof care, vet
- Paddocks, shelters, water: the foundation of the ranch
- Riding and introduction days for local children
- Training and jobs on site
Frequently asked questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
No. GreenShield Consulting LLC is not a charitable organisation, so we do not issue donation receipts.
What happens after I donate?
Stripe sends you a receipt by email right away. Questions: office@greenshield.top.
How do I end a monthly donation?
Email us at office@greenshield.top and we will end it promptly.
Do I get anything in return, or a return on it?
No. Your donation is voluntary support for the project, not an equity stake and not an investment.
The recipient is GreenShield Consulting LLC. Donations are voluntary support for the project; they are not tax-deductible donations to a registered charity and do not create any equity stake or return. You can cancel monthly donations at any time.
Prefer to help another way? Write to us at office@greenshield.top
The team
Anna Taborek
Founder & CEO. Over 20 years with horses, preferably in a way where the horse joins in because it wants to.
Daniel Taborek
Founder & Strategic Advisor. 30 years of horse experience and international business experience: he makes sure the dream becomes a viable company.
Stay close
Neighing, construction dust, sunsets: on Instagram we take you along.
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