Horses

Horse Breed: Konik

Natural Landscape Caretakers with Wild Horse Charm: Our Konik horses make a valuable contribution to the preservation of the unique dry grasslands and juniper heaths in the Leiser Berge Nature Park. Learn more about these fascinating animals and their important role in nature conservation.

The Konik horses are descendants of European wild horses and impress with their robust build, dense coat, and characteristic grey-brown coloring with a dorsal stripe. Originally from Eastern Europe, they are perfectly adapted to harsh living conditions and are known for being particularly resilient and hardy.

In the Leiser Berge Nature Park, the Konik horses play an essential role: Through their natural grazing, they promote biodiversity and prevent the overgrowth of valuable dry grasslands and juniper heaths. Their grazing behavior creates open patches of soil and encourages a diverse vegetation. The Koniks shape dynamic landscapes through their movements and social behavior, contributing to a unique variety of structures. At the same time, they preserve a piece of European natural heritage and symbolize the harmonious connection between nature conservation and sustainability.

These fascinating wild horses are not only a sight to behold but also indispensable partners in the landscape management of the Leiser Berge Nature Park!