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Boarding facilities

Livery yards and mare boarding — somewhere safe to keep them, wherever you are.

811 businesses

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Ponylease

SB Klarenbeek, Netherlands

Ponylease is a Dutch pony-leasing service based in Klarenbeek, Netherlands, offering families a low-risk alternative to buying a pony outright. Children can lease a suitable, child-friendly pony either at the company's facility or at home, with the option to exchange it as they grow or progress. The service includes expert help selecting the right pony, riding and groundwork guidance, and ongoing health and veterinary monitoring. This removes much of the cost and risk of pony ownership while keeping full support on hand.

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Veldhuisen Stables Nigtevecht

PJ Nigtevecht, Netherlands

Dols Stables (formerly Stal Veldhuisen) is a five-star FNRS-certified equestrian facility in Nigtevecht, Netherlands, set on ten hectares alongside the River Vecht. The stable offers full boarding for up to 84 horses in individual boxes, together with professional dressage and jumping instruction and young horse development programmes. Transport services and on-site corporate meeting facilities round out the offering at this versatile equestrian venue.

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Stoeterij Rozenburg

PJ Den Burg, Netherlands

Stoeterij Rozenburg is a small-scale, atmospheric boarding stable situated on the scenic island of Texel in the Netherlands. Owned and managed by experienced dressage riders Marloes and Ilona van der Vis, the facility offers attentive horse boarding with a personal and convivial approach to animal care. The owners' competition background in dressage ensures a knowledgeable and caring environment for resident horses. Guests and horse owners alike enjoy the peaceful island setting and the genuine hospitality of this family-run operation.

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Hewshott Farm Stables

Richmond DL11 7AQ, United Kingdom

Hewshott Farm Stables is a friendly local riding school and livery yard based in Hampshire, England, welcoming riders of all ages and abilities. The yard offers riding instruction across all levels, from complete beginners through to confident hacks, as well as livery services for horse owners. It holds a Hampshire Council Riding Establishment Licence, demonstrating its commitment to high standards of horse welfare and rider safety. The school prides itself on a warm, community atmosphere that makes it a go-to yard for local equestrians.

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Hargate Equestrian Centre

Derby DE65 5FJ, United Kingdom

Hargate Equestrian Centre is a BHS-approved livery yard, riding school, and competition venue situated at Hargate Fields Farm in Hilton, south-west Derbyshire. The centre holds a top five-star Animal Welfare licence rating and caters for riders of all abilities, from beginners taking their first lesson to affiliated dressage and show jumping competitors. Facilities include an indoor arena, outdoor jumping arena, and a busy competition programme offering British Dressage, show jumping, open shows, Pony Club activities, and specialist clinics.

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Manege en Pensionstal de Bosrand Drenthe

TA Ellertshaar, Netherlands

Manege De Bosrand is a family-friendly equestrian centre and boarding stable situated on the edge of woodland in Ellertshaar, Drenthe, Netherlands. The facility offers riding lessons and trail rides for all ages and levels, from beginners to experienced riders, as well as pony club activities and horse and pony leasing. Horse and pony boarding is available with attentive personal care in a natural, peaceful setting. Guests can also enjoy holiday packages combining riding with outdoor accommodation including camping and glamping options.

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Rijstal Le Cheval 🐎

EV Ballum, Netherlands

Rijstal Le Cheval is a certified equestrian centre on the island of Ameland, Netherlands, offering beach horseback riding, riding lessons, and pony activities for all ages. Guided groups of up to six riders explore the Ameland beaches, while children enjoy pony introductions, walking ponies, and pony afternoons. Horse boarding, riding courses, and equestrian vacation packages are available, certified by the Stichting Veilige Paardensport.

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Hewshott Farm

Liphook GU30 7SU, United Kingdom

Hewshott Farm Stables is a friendly riding school and livery yard in Liphook, Hampshire, catering to all ages and ability levels just outside the South Downs National Park. The establishment holds a 5-star Hampshire Council Riding Establishment Licence and is known for its welcoming and inclusive approach to equestrian sport.

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't Schier

JG Darp, Netherlands

't Schier is an equestrian training business based in Darp, in the Netherlands, run by Rhodé Laarman. It offers groundwork, riding lessons, trailer-loading training, and the education of young horses, all centred on building optimal communication and trust between horse and human. Laarman is known for a calm, personalized approach that helps horses and riders build confidence, including with nervous or difficult-to-load horses. The property also offers overnight camping facilities for visitors travelling with their horses.

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Pensionstal Broen’nberg

NG Saasveld, Netherlands

Pensioenstal Broen'nberg is a horse boarding facility located in Saasveld in the Twente region of the Netherlands, run by the Lotgerink Bruinenberg family. The stable operates on the Paddock Paradise concept, offering natural living environments for horses with purpose-built paddock facilities. Services include horse boarding, equestrian coaching, and certified freestyle riding instruction. Camping on the site ceased in 2022 but the boarding stable continues to operate.

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Meta Ranch

58-140 Jaworzyna Śląska, Poland

Meta Ranch is a western-style equestrian centre in Nowy Jaworów near Jaworzyna Śląska, Lower Silesia, Poland. The facility offers western riding lessons from an PNRHA- and AQHA-titleholder, horse boarding in herd-friendly conditions, and professional horse training from beginner to competition level. Western horses and foals are available for sale, and a stallion breeding service (stanówka) is offered on site. The centre regularly hosts western competitions and equestrian events.

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Stal 83

PR Nuis, Netherlands

Stal 83 is a horse boarding stable located in Nuis in the province of Groningen, the Netherlands. The facility offers boarding services in a rural setting and can be contacted by phone or email for availability and pricing. The stable is situated at Oudeweg 53 in the village of Nuis.

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Kim's Equestrian

Hertford SG13 8QQ, United Kingdom

Kim's Equestrian is a BHS Five Star accredited riding school and livery yard in Hertfordshire, England, led by Kim Slater, a BHS-qualified coach with over 40 years of teaching experience. The centre offers horse riding lessons for all ages and abilities in a child-friendly, welcoming environment, including off-road hacking through fields and woodland. DIY livery services are available for horse owners seeking quality boarding. The facility holds a Five Star licence from St Albans District Council, reflecting its high standards of safety, instruction, and animal welfare.

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Horst Ernst

Marxen, Germany

Trainingsstal Van de Grijp is a dressage-focused equestrian facility located in Echtenerbrug, Friesland, in the Netherlands. The stable offers professional training and backing of young horses, custom saddle-fitting, and private riding lessons up to the rider's desired level. It also runs a selective dressage breeding program, producing and selling quality dressage horses, alongside board with daily turnout in clean, well-lit stalls. The team emphasizes trust, careful horsemanship, and respectful partnership between horse and rider.

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Kim's Equestrian Riding School

Hemel Hempstead HP2 4UB, United Kingdom

Kim's Equestrian Riding School is a BHS-accredited equestrian facility located at Westwick Row Equestrian Centre in Leverstock Green, Hertfordshire, UK. Operating since 1984 under qualified instructor Kim Slater, the school offers riding lessons for complete beginners through to advanced riders, as well as holiday activities, birthday parties, and group bookings. The facility also operates a DIY livery yard and a riding club with membership options. It holds a five-star accreditation from St Albans District Council.

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Oaktree Stables

AD Cromvoirt, Netherlands

Oaktree Stables is a boarding and training facility located in Cromvoirt, offering horse owners a well-run home for their horses alongside professional training support. The yard combines attentive daily care with structured schooling, catering to riders working toward steady progress in the saddle. Facilities are geared toward everyday boarding needs as well as focused training sessions for horse and rider. Set in the countryside near Cromvoirt, the stable provides a calm environment suited to both leisure and competition-minded riders.

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Reitstall Willig

Möckmühl-Züttlingen, Germany

Reitstall Willig is a family-run equestrian centre in Möckmühl-Züttlingen, Baden-Württemberg, offering full-care horse boarding and riding lessons in a welcoming atmosphere. The stable features a certified active-housing barn (Bewegungsstall) alongside conventional box stalls, and has held a four-star LAG certification since 2017. Riding holidays and equestrian camp programmes for children and young riders are available throughout the year.

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Reiterhof Otremba

Grethem-Büchten, Germany

Reiterhof Otremba is a family-run equestrian centre in Grethem, Lower Saxony, offering professional horse training, riding lessons, and boarding facilities for horses of all levels. The yard combines classical riding instruction with modern horsemanship methods, catering to both leisure riders and competitive students. Facilities include spacious paddocks, a riding arena, and dedicated stabling designed for the wellbeing of every horse. The team, active on social media, shares regular updates and training insights from daily life at the yard.

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Reitanlage Ludbrock

Oer-Erkenschwick, Germany

Reitanlage Ludbrock is a family-run equestrian facility in Oer-Erkenschwick with over 20 years of experience in horse care and agriculture. The yard offers open-barn housing and individual box boarding with ample turnout, hay around the clock, and a large mixed herd. The facility blends traditional values with modern husbandry for discerning horse owners.

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Pferdehof Sonnenblick

Artern-Schönfeld, Germany

Pferdehof Sonnenblick, formerly known as Stutenmilchhof Sonnenblick, is a stud farm and boarding yard in Artern-Schoenfeld in Thuringia with roots in the traditional production of mare milk, a specialty once featured on MDR regional television. Today the farm focuses on breeding and boarding, raising foals of several breeds including Haflinger, Warmblood and Pinto for sale to riders and breeders. The yard works with a local veterinary practice partner and continues to draw on decades of experience in equine husbandry in the Kyffhaeuser region. Its history as a mare milk pioneer gives it a distinctive place among Thuringias equine businesses.

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Pferdehof Schönerlinde

Wandlitz-Schönerlinde, Germany

Pferdehof Schönerlinde is a welcoming equestrian facility in Wandlitz-Schönerlinde, just north of Berlin, offering riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders alike. The farm runs pony tours for children as well as holiday day camps that combine hands-on horse care with riding instruction. Vaulting sessions round out the program, making the yard a popular destination for families wanting an approachable first experience with horses. Run personally by owner Carsten Petrowski, the farm blends recreational visits with structured, small-scale instruction close to the Barnim countryside.

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Jens Less

Garbsen-Stelingen, Germany

Pensionspferdebetrieb Less, run by Jens Less, is an FN-certified horse boarding and riding facility in the Stelingen district of Garbsen, just north of Hannover. For more than 20 years the yard has offered species-appropriate boarding for around 40 horses in modern indoor and outdoor boxes, alongside two indoor riding halls with irrigation and LED lighting, a 20x40m dressage arena, a round pen, and roughly 15 hectares of pasture. The facility also runs an on-site equestrian shop, Pferdewelt Stelingen, a mobile equine physiotherapy practice, and a horse solarium, and hosts a cosy Reiterstuebchen where riders can relax after their sessions. The team's philosophy centres on letting every boarded horse "still be a horse."

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Pferdepension Traupe

Dassel-Amelsen, Germany

Pferdepension Traupe is a horse boarding facility in Dassel, in the Northeim district of Lower Saxony, Germany, built around a philosophy of natural horse husbandry. The care approach centers on horses fundamental needs for movement, social contact, appropriate climate, nutrition and mental stimulation, with roundpens and seasonal pasture rotation including traditional Almauftrieb-style summer grazing transitions. Beyond daily care, the facility organizes childrens rides, grooming days and social gatherings that bring boarders and their families together. Its rural setting near Amelsen offers scenic hacking through villages, fields and forest.

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Holger Dierks

Haßbergen, Germany

HD Ranch is a western-riding and leisure-riding facility run by trainer Holger Dierks in Haßbergen, Lower Saxony, near Nienburg/Weser and Verden/Aller. Drawing on over 25 years of experience, Holger offers riding lessons for adults and children on school horses or personal mounts, horse training and correction, competition coaching, and boarding services. The yard is open Tuesday through Saturday and welcomes riders looking for a relaxed, western-style approach to horsemanship in a scenic rural setting.

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