Gina
A little pony conquered a human heart
From the perspective of an Aiderbichler
(written by Gisela Pschenitschnig)
Gina, a 26-year-old Shetland pony, stands in a pasture with a shelter. Whether it’s wind, rain, hail or snow – Gina doesn’t know life in a closed and sheltered stable. The roof is permeable, the hay damp and not the best either.
"At first I cried like a child, then I went into action ...."
A young, very animal-loving woman tried to make friends with the pony. She started talking to Gina and feeding her. Slowly, Gina began to trust the woman from the neighbourhood.
What had happened here? Gina belonged to a family who, due to sad circumstances, did not have enough time to look after the pony. A sick child requires all the attention and care, so it’s fair to say that the parents were perhaps overwhelmed with the little pony. “It’s all right, there’s nothing wrong …” was their opinion.
At first, Gina didn't allow any touching
Gina was very thin, had partially thinning fur, a wound on her neck and burrs all over her body in her long, unkempt fur.
Gina resolutely avoided every touch from the young woman, or even ran away. It took a lot of effort and patience to build up a relationship of trust with Gina. It was a long, arduous journey. The woman cried, the situation hurt deep in her heart. She wanted to help: the people and especially their pony Gina.
She has hardly any experience with horses herself, and she didn’t want to do anything wrong. Gina was examined by a vet and it was found that her blood values were fine. Treatments for the eczema all over her body were successful.Gina enjoys the love and care …
and slowly opened her pony heart. At some point, she even accepted the brush and the new equipment: a fly cap and an eczema blanket. Gina loved the good food that her new friend brought her and began to liven up more and more. Gina also accepted the dental treatment. Human hands are now allowed to stroke her – she knows where the love comes from.
Obviously, the horse husbandry agreed that a new forever home would be found for Gina and that they themselves would now be relieved of the burden.
"Please excuse this call for help ... it all moves me very much"
The young woman and her husband have taken little Gina so much to their hearts, and asked Gut Aiderbichlto take in the pony. Dieter Ehrengruber was very moved by the story and said very quickly “YES, wehave room for Gina“. The sad story about Gina contained everything: a family worried about their child, a young neighbour giving all her love and care to a pony, and spares no effort or expense to help Ginaout of the triste life situation.
One ray of sunshine is enough to illuminate much darkness. (St Francis of Assisi)
Gina has only been at Gut Aiderbichl in Henndorf for a short time. She is curious and full of joie de vivre as she discovers her new surroundings. The stable is dry, there is straw and hay. Lots of ponies and donkeys visit her every day and tell her with whinnies and Iah calls: “Everything is fine here. You get everything you need, and you have us!”.
Wish the former owners all the best and thank the young lady for the love, care, tears and compassion for Gina. Danke fürs Hinschauen, Ihre Gisela
