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Leonardo | Horse

Leonardo was one of the best and greatest in his sport. But as is often the case in life, he also reached an age at which he could no longer deliver the desired performance. There had long since been younger competitors who were simply better. Normally this is a death sentence. After all, it is…

Michi von Rhein | Horse

The fact that Michi von Rhein can live happily with us at Gut Aiderbichl today, even if she is sometimes plagued by jealousy, cannot be taken for granted. In October 2007, she was already on a transport to Belgium for slaughter. Animal rights activists became aware of the transport and were able to stop it.…

Leo Klein | Horse

Many little girls wish for a pony for their birthday and some parents are happy to give in to their children's wishes. This is what happened to a family from the Salzburg region. They bought little Leo from a cattle dealer and took him home. But the family soon realized that this was not going…

Kathi | Horse

Kathi's story has already given many people food for thought and moved many to tears. Michael Aufhauser bought the foal 53 at a horse slaughter market. She was already on a transporter and was to be taken to Italy. We were able to prevent this and so we brought the little foal to Gut Aiderbichl.…

Schlafmütze | Horse

When we heard from a little tamer that her dream of a big show in the ring had just been shattered, we asked ourselves whether this kind of entertainment is necessary. Especially for so-called escape animals, a life in the ring is associated with pressure, stress and coercion. We have often adopted horses from the…

Sharan | Horse

Sharan was part of a cicrus act consisting of 6 stallions. For a long time, they were the sensation of the circus. But when the artist was no longer able to do the dressage for health reasons, they were only there as show animals. However, the circus got into financial difficulties and asked us to…

Mozart | Horse

By no means every animal story has to do with neglect, a spectacular escape or highly dramatic circumstances. Often it is stories of excessive demands, illness or financial problems that reach us - issues that can affect and happen to us all. The owner of Mozart, Nannerl, Sissi and Flora realized that she could no…

Samurai | Horse

Samurai - one more Arabian at Gut Aiderbichl Samurai's owner had enjoyed her horse for many years, but due to various circumstances the owner became mentally ill and everything in her life seemed sad. She was also sad because no one wanted to take in her 29-year-old Samurai. She herself could no longer cope with…

Manolo | Horse

When we became aware of Manolo and three other ponies, our breath caught in our throat. Although the four, who had supposedly worked in a circus for many years, had not even reached the middle of their lives, they were about to die. Completely neglected and emaciated, they were waiting for their last transport to…

Bounty | Horse

Christain Kögl, cattle rescuer from Gut Aiderbichl Moosfeldhof, contacted the administration. He was contacted by the official vet and asked to help. They had to confiscate a horse that had been kept alone in a box for years. The Arabian gelding appeared to be distressed and urgently needed help. Dieter Ehrengruber agreed immediately and so…

Saphira | Horse

The Mohrenkopf-Noriker mares Donna and Saphira and the donkey mare Roxy had to be sold due to space and time constraints, but were to remain together and not be bred. These conditions were not met and the former owner bought the animals back. A friend took the animals in, but they could not be cared…

Cindy | Horse

Schecky lived with Cindy and three other ponies with an animal-loving lady. But when she suddenly passed away, the ponies found themselves in free fall. Nobody wanted to take them on and so they suddenly found themselves on a transport to Italy for slaughter. Shortly before the transport reached the border, we were able to…