‘Just when you think things are as bad as they can be, a little light comes out of nowhere’ This is one of the guiding principles of this Human of Mallorca’s life. A connection with horses from the age of three and a decision at 17 to make her future equestrian. Training, riding, teaching, preparing for competitions is what Heike did, based in Germany. A desire for a different direction brought Mallorca into her orbit. This was from friends who had made a successful relocation. ‘Come and create an Equestrian Centre in Mallorca’ they said.

Everything packed, horses ready to accompany her they set off straight into the financial crisis of 2008. No sooner had the hooves touched Mallorcan soil, the plans for the centre disappeared with the funding. ‘Just when you think things are bad’ they were.

A decision to stay for six months to recreate the dream, make contacts and breathe, was the plan. Just two weeks into it, the magic of Mallorca happened, and Heike knew she did not want to be anywhere else.

The ‘little light shone’ and the path opened for the busy successful Pony club in Calvia. So many people passed through Heike’s life. The sports people, the gentle riders, the depressed, those looking for horse therapy, the enthusiastic children, all live in Mallorca. These days Heike gives her time to her clients who are training for major competitions and exhibitions. Worldwide travel to accompany them is often on her agenda. Heike is famous in her world, but her satisfaction today comes from passing on her love for the horse to the new generation.

Heike has been a Human of Mallorca from the day she arrived. She will stay and get old with her horses here; this is her plan.