Marie Heger

Marie is also right around the corner from us. We asked her if she would like to join us and were able to inspire her directly for the partner team. Shortly thereafter, we slid together directly into the project around the mustang mare Wild Berry - we as godparents and Marie as a trainer. In 2019, after a turbulent time, Marie and Wild Berry got back together with our help. ♥︎ After this intensive time, they were of course not to be missed in our image video shoot.

Photo credits l.t.r.: Cora M. Jennissen Photography, top: Lovely Moments Photography

Date of birth:

16.12.1987

My horses:

Jolene

Polly

Wild Berry

What I do (school, job, etc.):

Internationally active trainer and instructor in classical horsemanship – specialising in ‘Health-promoting training and psychology’ and author of horse books published by Kosmos Verlag.

My social media accounts:

Instagram: @hegermarie

Facebook: Marie Heger - HORSE LIFE

Youtube: Marie Heger

My website:

You can find my course and training offerings for you and your horse here: www.marie-heger.com

What do I report on my accounts?

My daily work with horses, with many valuable tips about behavior, training and psyche of humans and horses.

How did I come to the horses/ how is my "equine" career?

I grew up with my grandfather's ponies and horses. Later, I studied acting, animal psychology specialising in horses, obtained trainer licences (FN/EWU), lectured at the IVK Institute for Behaviour & Communication, and now offer my own ‘Equestrian Art & Body Training’ programme – for you and your horse. ... My career with horses has always focused on optimising the quality of life for both humans and horses. I am not interested in competition with animals or humans – for me, the focus is on exchange.

My absolute favorite horse:

I can't answer that question, I love them all too much for that.

My most beautiful experience in connection with the horses:

The birth of a foal in Spain. In the middle of the lockdown, I had to manage a stucked birth without a vet. I managed it with a lot of energy and with telephone guidance from my vet in Germany, I pulled the foal out of the mother mare. Both survived and are doing well. It was a great feeling to save lives.

What is important to me in the handling, attitude and training with the horse:

That would go beyond the scope here, because it is insanely much and complex. The best thing is to look over my shoulder at my work with the horses and people. There you get the best impression.

My life motto:

It wouldn't suit me if I had a set mantra. Everything is in flux ... well, maybe that's it.

Personal tip for our followers:

Social media can be inspiring, but also destructive. Stay mindful in your communication and in differentiating the information you receive on the net!

Greatest strength:

My intuition and knowledge about communication with horses.

Biggest weakness:

The horses.

Favorite Bense & Eicke product:

Kräuter Elixier

Bense & Eicke products that should not be missing in your daily stable routine:

The sustainable, wooden brushes made in Germany!

Product from the equestrian sport, which I always have there or love to use:

With the horses I am already complete, there is no need for equipment.

Compensation sports and other hobbies:

Hiking, yoga, making music, playing piano and violin, singing, reading, reading, reading, preferably specialized literature. I would need several lives to fully live out all my passions.

Favorite food:

strawberrys

Favorite vacation spot:

The main thing is to be foreign... then it can go anywhere.

What would I take with me to a lonely island:

My family