A majestic entrance to Gut Aiderbichl
Arabian mares from Switzerland find a new home
As part of the cooperation entered into with the Swiss Sandgrueb Foundation (Egg near Zurich) in 2019, Gut Aiderbichl assumed responsibility for the lifelong care of a healthy group of 15 Arabian mares. The Sandgrueb Foundation had taken over the stock of an Arabian horse breeder a few years previously because she had reached her limits due to age and health reasons, had to give up breeding and wanted to know that the animals were in good hands.
In return, the Sandgrueb Foundation assumed the costs for the renovation of the Schroffnergut, a branch in Henndorf, which was purchased by Gut Aiderbichl in 2020. There are also plans to expand the station into a health and quality assurance centre for Gut Aiderbichl’s 700 or so horses in 2021.
The sons and daughters of the desert – the Arabian horses
Arabians are among the noblest and oldest horse breeds in the world. Their original home is the Arabian Peninsula, where they were used by the Bedouins as mounts through the desert landscapes. Due to their great endurance and reliability, they are irreplaceable, loyal companions for the inhabitants of the desert.
The character and majestic appearance of Arabian horses
They have a highly sensitive nature, are sensitive, spirited, good-natured and people-oriented – in other words, a very desirable mix of characters, and the high set neck and high tail set give an Arabian horse a majestic appearance, which has a brown or white colouring.
The adopted white Arabian mares have wonderful names. For example, Ya Bint al Riyah, the daughter of the winds, Malikah, the queen, Samaweeyah, the heavenly one or Mash Allah, like God. These are extraordinary names for extraordinary horses.
Their new home made the mares a little nervous at first, as they are very sensitive. However, the peace and quiet, the surroundings and the special relationship with one of our grooms, Lisa, are a balm for the horses and they have settled in very quickly and now feel really at home. The Arabian mares prefer to be out in the pastures and enjoy the stables. They can go in and out at any time, as Arabian horses need a lot of exercise.
Where love falls
A special affection has developed between our employee Lisa and 13-year-old Samaweeyah, who is affectionately called Sami. When Lisa is with the horses, Samaweeyah follows her wherever she goes and seeks human closeness. Her calm and relaxed character is something very special and an enrichment for the human soul. Lisa knows that Samaweeyah loves her cuddles and tries to make time for them as often as possible. Sometimes Samaweeyah seems to say to Lisa: “Look at me! Can you feel my calm and my trust in you? Thank you that we can all spend our lives at Gut Aiderbichl now”.
Give a horse what it needs and it will give you its love.
