After the opening in the research area by the President of the Ländichen Reiter und Driver Österreich , Paul Kendlbacher, Wolfgang Ehmeier from Hödl teaching unit in the round pen in Oftering, accompanied by his two young mares . Characterized by a lot of knowledge, calmness and great trust, the participants were able to gain insights into the first steps with young horses towards becoming safe driving and working horses, with elements of horsemanship being central components.
Karl Neubauer from St. Georgen an der Stiefing demonstrated with his tiger team essential content about rural tensions as well as the high status of customs and gave practical recommendations , always keeping the aspect of safety in mind. Technically sound instructions on how to adapt and use these carts were given on a Victoria and a ladder cart.
For all breeding enthusiasts and lovers of the Noriker breeding stallions were then presented: Firstly, the 2nd reserve winner of his 2023 licensing, the typey black stallion Eiskogel Nero XV (born 2021) after Eisenhut Nero XIV, bred by Erwin Possegger and owned by LPZV Steiermark, presented by the deck station Ernst Schrempf, Mitterberg-St. Martin and the beautifully colored black horse Hollerberg Vulkan XVIII (born 2019) after Herbst Vulkan XIV from the breeding of Klement Kleinferchner and presented by Franz Hornbacher, Lassing.
After the first part of the event, there was a move to the Grimming Hall, where the program continued technically sound contributions
Harald Reicher, Managing Director of the Steiermark State Horse Breeding Association, Noriker horse as well as current figures and statistics on this breed with an activity report
He was followed by Wolfgang Ehmeier, who addressed the requirements and safety aspects of dealing with driving and work horses with a lot of emphasis and emotion, revealing his good instinct for horses, but also for difficult situations, as his constant companion.
specialist knowledge and experience how traditional trips can be carried out safely and what requirements, especially of a legal nature, have to be met when taking part, but also when traveling to and from events. In the future, in-depth training will certainly be necessary, but also hold information events to clarify existing gray areas.
, Franz Titschenbacher, President of the Styrian Chamber of Agriculture, referred to current issues, but also to the value of horse farming in agriculture and forestry. His appeal to promote and strengthen cohesion across all institutions for good cooperation in the future was a successful conclusion to this practical specialist event, which will be continued next year due to the positive visitor numbers and the great support from sponsors and exhibitors.
