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From Horse Whispering to Goat’s Cheese

Horses, goats and history: Monty Roberts’ training techniques in Carmarthenshire, a cheesemaker’s new path, and 40 years of service at St Fagan's Museum.

This week’s Country Focus takes us on a journey through the Welsh countryside, meeting people whose lives and careers are shaped by rural traditions, hard work and fresh beginnings.

First, we’re in Carmarthenshire, where horse trainer Joanna Lowes shares her unique insight into the methods of Monty Roberts – the man often dubbed “the horse whisperer”. After working alongside Roberts, Joanna has brought his natural horsemanship techniques to her own yard in Wales, with a focus on trust, communication and understanding between horse and rider.

We stay in Carmarthenshire for the story of a woman who left behind her old career to pursue a dream – running her own goat farm and making cheese on the hills overlooking Bannau Brycheiniog. Reporter Megan Williams meets her to hear how she turned her vision into reality, and the challenges and rewards of making a fresh start in the countryside.

Finally, we head to the outskirts of Cardiff and to one of Wales’ most beloved cultural landmarks: St Fagans National Museum of History. Farm manager Brian Davies is celebrating 40 years of service at the museum, helping generations of visitors learn about rural life in Wales through the centuries. Rhodri Davies meets Brian to reflect on his remarkable career and the changes he has witnessed over four decades.

29 minutes

Last on

Thu 4 Sep 2025 06:31

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