My mother always said about me that my first word was „horse“ before „mom“ or „dad“…
I can’t pinpoint exactly when the horse bug bit me. Growing up as a city kid, I used to see the milkman delivering milk by horse-drawn carriage through our street. That must be where the virus took hold. I started with vaulting, then riding school horses, then had a foster horse and was always at the stables every day. The competitive spirit of equestrian sports also caught me and I was moderately successful in young horse classes up to and including class L.
From rider to horse breeder:
As a helper, I once went to a foal show and presented a mare with her foal, immediately winning. That’s when I realized my passion was breeding, not riding horses. That was 25 years ago and I’ve helped bring over 80 foals into this world.
Foal births:
We’re dedicated to providing the best care for our mares during foaling. Our mares are monitored closely with cameras and regular checks to ensure a smooth birthing process.When the time comes, we assist the mare during labor, helping the foal into the world gently. The newborn is dried off and the navel is cleaned. The mare is milked to provide colostrum, essential for the foal’s health. We then help the foal stand and find its mother. Our mares enjoy spacious, comfortable stalls where they can bond with their foals. Regular vaccinations and deworming are part of our routine care.
We’re passionate about horse breeding and love sharing our experiences. If you’re interested in learning more, please feel free to contact us.
The Next Days:
A wormer the next day for the mare is just as standard as the regular vaccination against influenza, tetanus and viral abortion. If it’s warm outside, the mare and foal go out for some time right away. If it’s too cold, the foal gets a blanket outside. During this time, the box can be cleaned. On the third day at the latest, we practice putting on a halter and after a few more days, we practice „walking on a lunge line“. The mares and foals are led to the pastures daily in the morning and also go back to the stable in the evening with a halter and lunge line. We also practice lifting their hooves, of course.
Get to know me:
If you would like to learn more about me and my passion, you are always welcome to come for a cup of coffee and a nice chat about horses. Ideally, we can sit by the horse pasture and watch the foals play.
