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A wonderful ranch horse from South America, we estimate his age to be around 28-30 years old. He is a horse with a heart of gold and has been with us for 17 years, working as hard as a bee, loyal and sure-footed. So many have had their first riding experiences on him and were all thrilled. Sam has severe arthritis in his front legs, but he still wants to roam the woods with his companions – albeit slowly and leisurely. He has been retired for two years and enjoys the best food and lots of cuddles. And, of course, his herd.

27.5 years old – our first mare, who came with us when we moved to Italy in 2008. She has given so many guests wonderful rides (the oldest was in his mid-80s) and carried beginners over hill and dale. Two years ago, when her long-time friend Diego galloped over the rainbow bridge at just under 32 years of age, she suffered a bout of laminitis and Cushing's disease and almost left us. The fighter pulled herself together and is fit again, but we will no longer ride her, and that is absolutely fine. She loves her new, more comfortable life.

27.5 years old, funny and intelligent, she sees everything and fears nothing. Until a year ago, she was even part of the Rimini adventure; she much prefers long rides to the home turf. From now on, things will be quieter for the old smart lady. She is still used, also likes ground work and is simply a legend here, because she was the third horse here in Bivignano and really made the Bivignano boss sweat during the trial ride in 2008.

A true Argentine, approximately 26 years old. He was abused in the past and did not trust people for a long time. Here, he has blossomed into the leader of his own herd and has carefully carried many beginners on his back. He is still the leader of the herd, beautiful and healthy. He is no longer used much, even longer rides are no longer his thing, but rather ground work and lessons. He is a wonderfully gentle horse and loves being here in Bivignano, loving his dozens of hectares and many mares.

This delicate Criollo mare, also around 25 years old, was previously mistreated, but she has found her purpose in life with us, carrying countless people over hill and dale and bringing joy to nervous riders. Our sweetheart suffers from kissing spines, a disease of the spine, and is therefore rarely used. Ground work is good for her, and she loves to roam the countless hectares and live in the herd.

A shy, tri-coloured 25-year-old Criollo gelding who took a long time to believe that he could now stay in Bivignano forever. He used to be passed around a lot. Having arrived in his paradise seven years ago, he is only ridden by selected people. He often acts macho when being ridden, but he is a very gentle gelding with a strong will. Due to his irregular conformation, he is no longer ridden very much, he enjoys his free time with his herd, and that is exactly how it should be.

The 21-year-old golden Criollo gelding came to us at a very young age, traumatised. Pampered in Bivignano, he settled in wonderfully and was only ridden by selected riders. Unfortunately, he has arthritis in his front legs and can no longer be out and about too much. In 2025, he also had a malignant tumour removed. Now cured, we hope that he can enjoy his paradise and his friends for many years to come.

Our three-coloured Criollo gelding from Uruguay, aged around 21, is no longer in service due to arthritis – but he loves being with his friends in the countless pastures and forests, being pampered and simply enjoying the present after his many years of service.

Our beautiful Muli thoroughbred mare, 18 years old, has mild arthritis and misalignment of her front legs. We currently have it under control, but longer rides are no longer possible. She loves to be pampered, is highly intelligent and alert. A gentle long-eared creature with the most beautiful eyes in the world.