Our horses

Get to know our horses with strong personalities.

Chuppa

My name is Chuppa, and I am a Quarter Horse. I love to gallop in open terrain and am a very easygoing companion. You can recognize me by my continuous blaze, and I am a dark brown color. In the herd, I hold a lower rank, and for me, time in the pasture is the most important! I take my time while eating and carefully choose the most beautiful blades of grass in the field.

Brandy

My name is Brandy and I am the tallest one in the stable. I was born in England and belong to the English Thoroughbred breed. I began my childhood as a racehorse and am now happy to enjoy a peaceful horse life here with the herd out on the meadow. Unlike what many people expect of me, I am very calm and ask my rider for quiet, precise instructions – please don’t forget that I am a full-sized horse and not an agile pony. I am Ringo’s best friend and we love spending time together in the herd.

Ringo

My name is Ringo, and I am a very intelligent and especially curious horse. I prefer to be outdoors with my friends – especially with Brandy, I share a true bromance. I am an Appaloosa/Haflinger/Andalusian mix and am robustly built – a great combination, I must say. My exterior is very Appaloosa: my color is chestnut with a white blanket over the croup, I have white-bordered pupils, white/black striped hooves, and mottled skin around the nostrils.

Rina

My name is Rina, and I am a typical South Tyrolean Haflinger mare with a beautiful long blonde mane – perfect for braiding. I am powerfully built, and my greatest hobbies are eating, eating, eating, and riding out. So, I am usually only on the pasture for a few hours. I'll tell you a secret: I'm quite in love with Ringo... but please don't tell anyone.

Lucky

I am the leader of the herd – my tasks are to guide the herd to the best feeding spots and water sources and to protect them from enemies. Even at night, I prefer to be out on the pasture with the herd and take turns keeping watch. I absolutely love working and enjoy going on rides =) As for my breed, I am a mix of Quarter Horse and English Thoroughbred.

Lola

I am the little Lola, a Shetland pony – I prefer working in riding lessons and don't like pony lessons for small children so much. In short, I am a large horse trapped in a pony's body, and even in the herd, I assert this respect. It's a pity that many kids prefer riding a larger horse than me. I am the best friend of the two donkey cousins Freddy and Barney; we always have a lot of fun together.

Nemo

With us, Nemo is not a fish, but a small Haflinger mare =). Before Nemo came to our farm, she had been a very thin broodmare for a long time. Now she is barely recognizable and loves leisurely nibbling on blades of grass – her second hobby is rolling around in the meadow or, in winter, in the snow. Simply enjoying life as a real horse…

Luna

Luna is a beautiful black mare and grew up together with Jack. The two have been best friends since they were foals and came to our farm at the age of nine so they could live with more space and more movement. Luna responds to even the smallest rider aids, is very respectful and has a sensitive character. She wants to make her riders happy and is a wonderfully reliable horse.

Jack

Jack is an extraordinary mix of Arabian and Paint Horse – although only the smallest features of the Arabian are visible. Even though Luna and Jack grew up together, they are very different =) Jack is a truly relaxed soul and a little cuddle bear; he loves being scratched and groomed. Confident and relaxed, his favourite thing is to gallop across the meadows.

Freddy & Barney

We are Freddy and Barney, fortunately rescued by Ortnerhof – male donkeys usually don't have great future prospects. We are cousins, and our favorite pastime is frolicking and playing in the pasture. Of course, sometimes we have to bray loudly to let everyone know we're here.