About us

Green Forest Stables

Arabian Horses

Us, that’s Jacqueline Laucht and Andreas Modl. Not only do we share our lives with each other, but also our passion for Arabian horses. Looking back, it is not overly easy to say how we actually got there. Both of us definitely came in contact with horses already during childhood, Jacqueline through vaulting exercises and Andreas through “holiday riding” in France, Spain and Africa.

At some point we met and have never parted since. One result of our bond has been the idea (actually, rather Jacky’s idea) to probably acquire a horse of our own. No sooner said than done: Motivated mostly by compassion, we bought a totally run-down, yet thoroughbred Arabian from a bankrupt riding stable, a horse who, at that time, was just skin and bones.

Looking for his papers proved to be a rather adventurous chase. Finally, after plenty of to-do, various DNA samples and a sworn declaration, new papers were issued. Tournament practice got hold of our lives. Before long, our first mare joined us. Several years marked by intense learning and personal development followed. In the company of genuinely good riding instructors, we soon learned how little we actually knew and were able to accomplish at that point in time. However, as both of us are tenacious and persevering, we did not slacken the reins on ourselves. At this point our place is among the instructors and breeders. However, it has been a long and difficult way to get there, with many ups and downs.

In 1998 we had the opportunity to lease a forester’s lodge. Investing plenty of work into its refurbishment, the foundation of Green Forest Stables had been laid. In 2004, determined to never give it away again, we were able to buy our forester’s lodge.

It appears that some older breeders felt that it might be worth while to help these somewhat younger guys along. Through their help, we got our first foals.  Finally, we met the Kullmann family of El Dahab. We bought from them our first high-value horses of truly superior quality, whom we are today using for breeding purposes. This would not have been possible without Conny and Josef Kullmann’s support. We are still very grateful to them today, enjoying our continued intense contact and close collaboration.

One thing is certain: As long as possible, we will continue to commit ourselves to these fascinating horses. We are looking forward to many foals playing on our pastures in the future, later finding a human person who truly values them. 

Jacqueline Laucht  & Andreas Modl