If the media and their environment awaken optimism in children that they can become riders, this will certainly ensure the continued existence of many horse breeds. That is certainly a positive thing. But riding needs to be learned. And that is why there are riding schools. The horses and ponies that are used there go through the different development phases of the riding students. Initially, children's love of animals is still at the forefront. Belle was lucky because a little girl built up a real relationship with her. When she found out that Belle was being decommissioned, she and her mother campaigned for Belle to find a new home. That's how Belle became an Aiderbichler!