Our story
"Enjoy life to the fullest." – From Switzerland to Sweden
When we met, we had three big things in common: We both loved animals, we wanted to live in another country someday, and we were both big nature fans who loved the wilderness and vastness. Our first date took place after the realization: "We should meet to plan our ranch in Canada." Our shared path didn’t lead us to Canada, but with all our belongings and animals, we moved from Switzerland to southern Sweden. They say that lovers of Canada are often fans of Sweden as well, and that was the case for us.
We are both people of action and share the desire to live life to the fullest. Therefore, the decision to emigrate, buy a farm in Sweden, and leave Switzerland behind was easy for us.

Angelika: The horse woman
„I see it as my passion to guide people on their individual journey.“
Since I was a girl, I had the dream of owning my own horse farm with lots of nature around it. Life took me on many detours, but ultimately led me to Sweden, where I was able to make this dream come true with my partner. In Switzerland, during my youth, I had the opportunity to help out on a therapeutic riding farm, which shaped my desire to become a social worker. After a detour in nursing, I ended up in the social work field and worked for over a decade in various areas of this profession. I rarely stayed long in one place, I appreciated variety, traveled a lot, and completed various additional training programs. Among other things, I trained as a horse trainer with M. Geitner, as a yoga instructor, and in horse-assisted coaching. I am happy to share my knowledge in all of these areas and see it as my passion to accompany people on their own unique path. As a horsewoman, I am always looking for a deep connection with the horse and believe it is important that children, from the very beginning, learn to handle these wonderful creatures with respect and mindfulness.

Tobias: The man for all occasions
„An inspiring quote could be here.“
I hadn’t had anything to do with horses until a few years ago, but animals in general have always interested, fascinated, and accompanied me throughout my life. A while ago, I even studied behavioral biology, though I focused more on monkeys than on pets. For the past few years, my dog Bedda has been accompanying me through life, and gradually, more animals have joined us. When I’m not driving a tractor on the farm, digging in the garden, or building hay racks, I’m busy programming on my pc. This, alongside nature and animals, is another passion of mine, and since emigrating to Sweden, I’ve also become self-employed in this field. You can find more information about what I create online at my website.

Why is our farm actually called Gingas Gård?
When Angelika was in Sweden for the first time in the winter of 2018 she stayed at Ranch52, just a few kilometers from Gingas Gård, helping out and taking care of the horses, the name "Ginga" was born. The son of the owners of Ranch52 was only two years old at the time and couldn’t pronounce the name "Angelika." So, he quickly turned "Angelika" into "Ginga." The short and easy-to-pronounce name stayed with us during the winter in Sweden, and Angelika remembered it when we were looking for a name for our own farm in early 2024. It felt natural to name our farm "Gingas Gård," which means "Ginga’s Farm."
Our manifesto - our vision for Gingas Gård

Our values - What we believe in
Gingas Gård was founded with the original motivation to create a place of encounter – a place where humans and animals can meet in a peaceful and respectful way. Gingas Gård is meant to be a space where you can be yourself and people can meet each other on equal terms. We want to create a space for growth, where learning and laughter are encouraged. We trust that mistakes are part of life and that perspectives can change. We are open to ideas, suggestions, and criticism, and we believe that conflicts and crises are not something to hide from.

Our animals - What they mean to us
It is important to us to keep our animals as species-appropriate and natural as possible. This means that we feed and care for them accordingly, and provide them with enough movement and activity. Our interaction with our animals should take place on an authentic, clear, and collaborative level.

Nature and cultivation - Valuable assets
We believe that the type of food or cosmetic products we consume matters. The food and cosmetics we grow and produce at Gingas Gård are made without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. It is important to us to source products we don’t make or produce ourselves directly from local producers at a fair price.