Dresden horses Figaro and Zart conquer the Swedish royal family!

Dresden horses Figaro and Zart conquer the Swedish royal family!

In a special exchange that bridges the gap between Saxony and Sweden, the Bothe family from Nossen handed over two of their Silesian warmbloods to the Swedish royal family. The horse expert Sven Bothe was not put off and took the trip to Stockholm to personally examine the royal demands on the animals. How MDR reported that the horses Figaro and Zart, who come from Poland as half-brothers, met all of the royal family's criteria.

Horses are particularly important in Sweden and are often used on official occasions. Bothe had purchased the two horses because the previous owner wanted a valuable, historic carriage. This created a barter transaction that enriched both the carriage and the royal family's two four-legged companions.

Proud maintenance of tradition

The royal court stables, where the horses will reside in the future, have a long history that dates back to 1535, when it was founded by Gustav Vasa. Today the farm stables are located in the Östermalm district of Stockholm and, in addition to horses, also house an impressive collection of carriages and cars. Loud Sweden room The Swedish royals often visit the court stables, especially on official state visits when the carriages are needed.

The current building dates from 1884 and stands out for its magnificent brick architecture. Every year the general public can attend a number of events and exhibitions at the farm stables, making it a vibrant part of Swedish culture.

An honor for the Bothe family

The transfer of Figaro and Zart to the royal family is seen as a great honor by the Bothe family. Sven Bothe has invested a lot of time in training the horses over the last few months and is confident that they will be a valuable addition to the royal team. In fact, the two horses are already expected to pull the queen and king soon.

The price of the team is within the usual range, which pleases both Bothe and the royal family. For the Bothe family, the horses are not just part of the business, but are also beloved family members. To make it easier for the animals to settle in, the family travels to Stockholm with Figaro and Zart for a whole week. The two four-legged friends will be accommodated in one of the best institutions in the country, which currently houses around 20 Swedish Warmblood horses.

In the royal stables, a dedicated team ensures that the animals are well looked after. Activities include daily riding as well as grooming in a specially equipped walking machine that keeps the horses in shape. Wikipedia reports that the court stables not only organize the official transport of the royal family, but also present a variety of representative carriages and favorite animals of the Swedish monarchy.

With this transfer, the Bothe family not only achieved a business change, but also a cultural connection that made the hearts of horse lovers in both countries beat faster.