This Christmas brought an unexpected and deeply moving moment for Michael Schumacher fans. Corinna Schumacher and her daughter, Gina, shared photos from their festive celebration at the family’s Texas ranch. It was an extraordinary gesture from a family that has lived in strict privacy since 2013.
The images, posted on the official XCS Ranch account and picked up by several German media outlets, sparked an outpouring of emotion from fans, who are rarely privy to such intimate moments of the Schumachers’ lives.
© xcs_ranch/IGIn the photos, Corinna and Gina are seen smiling, relaxed, and surrounded by friends, family, and ranch staff in a warm, festive atmosphere.
For many admirers, accustomed to the silence surrounding the former F1 driver, these photos felt like a small Christmas gift. The celebration took place at XCS Ranch, the sprawling property the family owns in Gordonville, in the heart of Texas.
© xcs_ranch/IGPurchased in 2012, the ranch has become a renowned equestrian center, dedicated to breeding and training professional horses, including those for reining, a Western riding discipline in which Gina competes at the highest level and has won international titles.
The ranch is not just a workplace, it is also home to Gina, her husband, Iain Bethke, whom she married a year ago, and their daughter, Millie. The little one was born last March in Lake Geneva, the same region where her grandfather, Michael Schumacher, resides on the family estate, during her mother’s competitive season.
© xcs_ranch/IGShortly after, the family returned to their adopted home in Gordonville, where they established their life and routine. Equestrian sports run deep in the Schumacher family. Corinna herself excelled in Western riding and passed on her passion to Gina, who in turn is introducing Millie to the discipline. Gina recently revealed on the podcast 'Horses in the Morning' that her daughter already “has several ponies.”
© xcs_ranch/IGNamed after Corinna’s initials, the ranch has become a true family sanctuary, offering privacy, stability, and a life far removed from the media spotlight. 20 Minuten describes the Christmas party as a “Texan-flavored celebration” featuring barbecue, rustic decorations, festive lights, and a relaxed atmosphere blending European tradition with pure Western spirit.
© xcs_ranch/IGThe photos show the Schumachers sharing moments with ranch employees, enjoying games, workshops, and a lavish buffet together, like one big family. The ranch’s social media post thanked the team for their dedication “day and night," in a statement, explaining that they are "grateful" for their "big family" and wishing them a "merry Christmas."
The post carries special emotional weight because the Schumacher family rarely shares personal content. Since Michael’s skiing accident in December 2013, Corinna has fiercely protected his privacy.
© xcs_ranch/IGGerman magazine Gala.de notes that this year marks 12 years since the accident in Méribel, France, which left the seven-time world champion with severe brain injuries.
His condition remains closely guarded. While there are no updates on Michael’s health, these images send a clear message. The family remains united and has found a peaceful refuge in Texas. Fans have been “deeply moved” seeing Corinna and Gina together, flooding social media with messages of love and support for the Schumacher family.
© STRThe Christmas party seemingly had a dual purpose, to thank ranch employees for their work throughout the year and to celebrate the holiday with family before traveling to Mallorca, where they would spend the remainder of the season, as Gina shared on her podcast.
© Getty ImagesThe gesture confirms that, despite their discretion, the family maintains traditions and a social life within a very close-knit circle. These images from XCS Ranch capture more than a holiday celebration, they reveal a family that has made Texas home and shares a passion for horses.
