Glücklicher Esel mit offenen Mund im Stall von Gut Aiderbichl, Sonnenschein im Hintergrund.

Paulinchen the donkey
and pony Moritz

Peace and harmony

From the perspective of an Aiderbichler

(written by Gisela Pschenitschnig)

Paulinchen lost her pony friend Mimma two months ago.
For many years, Mimma and her little Paulinchen walked around the animal visitor centre in Henndorf. They were inseparable and went through thick and thin.Unfortunately, our Mimi, as the little pony was affectionately known, passed away. Paulinchen was shocked at first. But, as life goes …

Paulinchen has always been delicate

At the age of 20, Paulinchen could already tell a few cheerful but also sad stories.
She herself came to live with an animal-loving lady a few years ago. Even then, Paulinchen was no longer so fit. She could hardly walk or stand because she had terrible problems with laminitis. Paulinchen was thoroughly examined by a vet and Cushing’s was diagnosed.The animal welfare organisation wanted to offer Paulinchen and her friend Fridolin lifelong protection, but unfortunately the riding stable had to be closed for financial reasons. Some of the animals, including our Paulinchen and Fridolin, came to Gut Aideribichl in Henndorf. The separation for humans and animals was heartbreakingly sad, but there was no other way out.Paulinchen seemed to be a rather quiet, introverted donkey, while Fridolin kept showing what he could do. She wished for a friendship that radiated more calm than dear Fridolin. And so it was that at some point Paulinchen chose Mimi. A little pony, although donkeys and ponies are not really the best of friends by nature.

Bräunlicher Esel mit rotem Halfter streckt Zunge heraus, steht in Holzstall, unscharfe Person im Hintergrund.

Zwei Esel auf einer blühenden Wiese bei Gut Aiderbichl, mit Holzzaun und Bäumen im Hintergrund.

Paulinchen and her Mimi

Paulinchen and Mimi spent many years together in a spacious, bright area of the donkey house in Henndorf. Paulinchen seemed content and happy to have found a friend for life.Most of the time, the two of them stood against the wooden wall of the large hall, at the entrance to the donkey house or in the sun in the courtyard. When stress-ridden people were looking for peace and quiet, you could see that they liked to stand with Mimi and Paulinchen. It was always concentrated harmony and warmth, contentment and happiness.At some point, Paulinchen and Mimi walked slowly, sometimes with a slight limp, back to the donkey house and let the day come to an end.

Esel und Pony vor Gut Aiderbichl Stall, sonniger Tag.

Will pony Moritz become Paulin's new boyfriend?

The ponies Moritz and Biene (Moritz’s mother, deceased in 2018) had to be given away a few years ago. The grandchildrenwere given the poniesas a giftby their grandparents, were grown upand the ponies remained with their grandparents, which they then unfortunately had to leave.
Moritz is a very calm pony and immediately caught Paulinchen’s eye. Some time after Mimis death, Paulinchen could now be seen standing at Moritz’s left side, just as she used to do with Mimi. Always in compliance withitsmallen, elegant distance between each other. A deep, harmonious friendship.