Ebony and Gentile
A gentle and a wild find peace at Gut Aiderbichl
From the perspective of Gut Aiderbichl
(written by Gisela Pschenitschnig)
Ebony, a Hanoverian mare, six years old, and Gentile, a Trakehner, eight years old, were trained for dressage. The horses were supposed to be good, and win prizes. However, Ebony and Gentile probably imagined their horse life differently, and indicated that dressage was probably not the right thing in their lives.
In such a case there are two possibilities: dressage is ridden anyway or - unbelievable, but true: the feelings and reactions of the horses are perceived and respected. The owners of the two horses did not want to force the animals to succeed. On the contrary, they retired their two. Ebony and Gentile are happy and before the former owners I say, with respect: "Chapeau!".
Ebony
black like ebony
Ebony comes from the breeding stable of the previous owners and also grew up on this horse farm. Ebony was carefully trained to be ready, as one day she would be competing in dressage and bringing home big prizes.
Ebony is highly sensitive, and it was discovered that her nerves were rather fragile. In competition, her nerves left her, and everything around was incredibly stressful for the Hanoverian mare.
After much deliberation, the decision was made to let Ebony be a horse. Ebony thanks this decision to be allowed to live in the horse group at Gut Aiderbichl Henndorf with her gentle nature, with her calm way of letting people touch her. Releasing her from sport was a good decision.
Gentile
noble and kind
Gentile was bought by the previous owners when he was five years old, and like Ebony, was supposed to go into dressage. When you look at Gentile, you can feel his pride, he is noble and kind. But only as long as you don't want to saddle him.
Then Gentile became unpredictable, tore himself loose from the halter and knew where he could hit the sensitive spots on the rider with his hooves.
His body language was clear and unambiguous: "I don't want to be a dressage horse! Also in Gentile's case, the previous owners decided to give effect to the will of the horse.
Ebony and Gentile and their free life at Gut Aiderbichl
It is wonderful that in the case of the two former dressage horses, it was not the dressage career that was given validity, but the horses' life career.
The energy that especially Ebony releases, läst feel that she is very grateful for her freedom without stress.
Gentile seems to feel that hern never had an Aiderbichler saddle him, because on the because at Gut Aiderbichl horses are not ridden. They do not need to perform and are free, like the wind.
You must look at things with the eye in your heart, not with the eye in your head.
~ Lame Deer (Lakota-Sioux) (1903 - 1976)
We wish Ebony and Gentile many healthy years in their freedom. Thanks to the people who did not want to break the souls of their horses.
Your Gisela
