What a bloody drama for Ursula  from the Leyen at home on her estate in Burgdorf, Lower Saxony. The family mourns the loss of their favorite pony. 30-year-old Dolly was found dead. There is a terrible suspicion.

The husband of the EU Commission President discovered the dead animal early Friday morning (September 2nd) in a pasture right next to her property. The corpse was covered in blood.

Ursula from the Leyen: Favorite pony was covered in blood on pasture

According to the neighbors, there should be several pools of blood in the paddock - it must have been an agonizing death for the animal. A shocking tragedy. The pony Dolly was Ursula from the Leyen's favorite pony.

from the Leyen is a horse lover and has been a passionate rider since she was young. The politician even took part in various championships. She has already published several photos of her horses on her Instagram account – including Pony Dolly.

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