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Reithalle Dörpen

Dörpen, Germany

Reithalle Dörpen is the riding hall and grounds of the Reit- und Fahrverein Dörpen und Umgebung e.V., an equestrian club in Dörpen, Lower Saxony. The club maintains an indoor riding hall and outdoor facilities for its members, hosting regular training sessions and carriage-driving events. It has a long-standing local history and organizes tournaments, including driving competitions, throughout the year. Members range from young riders to experienced competitors in both riding and driving disciplines.

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Hof Franke

Duderstadt, Germany

Hof Franke is a family-run equestrian centre in Duderstadt, Lower Saxony, founded in 2025 around the philosophy that horse and rider grow together. The yard offers well-kept boarding with daily turnout, a modern round pen for groundwork and training, and children's riding lessons that build foundational riding skills and horse care knowledge. It also runs multi-day summer camps combining groundwork, riding, and stable management, plus birthday parties with pony rides, and gives riders the chance to compete at tournaments on the yard own horses. Set amid varied forests, meadows, and farm tracks, Hof Franke offers direct access to excellent hacking country.

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Herzensritt

Drochtersen, Germany

Herzensritt is a riding instruction and horse-training business based in Schenefeld near Hamburg, run by trainer Jana Pavlovic. It offers biomechanically informed riding lessons, a signature seat-correction program called "Reitersitz Reset," and groundwork and lungeing to build a horse's foundation at any level. The business also teaches children and young riders from age three and provides conditioning work and holiday care for horses whose owners are away. Herzensritt's approach centers on mindful, horse-appropriate training that balances technical skill with a genuine bond between horse and rider.

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Pferde Varelmann - Johannes Varelmann

Dohren, Germany

Pferde Varelmann is a full-service equestrian centre in Dohren in the Emsland region of Lower Saxony, run by Johannes Varelmann and team. The yard trades and sources horses and ponies to match a buyer's needs, offers riding lessons for complete beginners through returning riders, and provides Beritt (professional schooling/training) to correct problem horses. It also rents boarding boxes for guest horses and offers feeding consultation, plus its own horse transport service for clients. Visitors are welcome to view the horses and facilities in person or by phone.

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Reitsportanlage am Selter

Delligsen, Germany

Reitsportanlage am Selter is an FN five-star rated equestrian boarding facility located in Varrigsen, a district of Delligsen in Lower Saxony. The yard offers indoor, outdoor, and paddock boxes for horses in a modern, well-ventilated stable block. Riders have access to a 20x60m indoor arena, private pastures directly adjoining the stables, a round pen, a solarium, and both indoor and outdoor wash stalls. A heated clubhouse with a wood-burning stove and drinks vending machine gives boarders a comfortable space to relax between rides.

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Reitanlage Schieferberg *****

Dassel, Germany

Reitanlage Schieferberg is an equestrian training and boarding facility in Amelsen near Dassel, Lower Saxony. The yard offers riding instruction up to advanced (S) level, with dressage arenas, a longeing circle, an indoor riding hall, and a new automated horse walker. Horses are boarded in a variety of setups, including windowed boxes, paddock boxes, and open stalls, with roughly 12 hours of daily turnout on extensive pastures. The facility also provides equine therapy services such as a vibration band and horse scale, plus horse transport and blanket-cleaning services.

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Nordwind Horsecenter

Cuxhaven, Germany

Nordwind Horsecenter in Cuxhaven, Lower Saxony, is run by Thomas Blaß and veterinarian Stefanie Hachenberg-Blaß, combining more than 50 years of combined experience in breeding, training, sport and veterinary care. The centre offers equine rehabilitation, breeding, training and dressage and show-jumping instruction, plus sales of dressage and jumping horses. Stefanie provides mobile and stationary equine veterinary practice alongside stationary rehabilitation and works as an IAVC-certified equine chiropractor. This blend of breeding, training and veterinary expertise under one roof makes Nordwind Horsecenter a distinctive full-service address for sport horse owners in the Cuxhaven area.

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Reitsportzentrum Niederdorf

Bückeburg, Germany

Reitsportzentrum Niederdorf is a family-run equestrian centre in Bückeburg, Lower Saxony, offering riding instruction, boarding, and special equine experiences with a strong emphasis on ethical horsemanship and animal welfare. Riding programmes span every level, from the PonyClub for children aged three and up, through group Reitgruppe classes with horse-care responsibilities, to private dressage lessons and gymnastic jumping work for advanced riders. Boarding options include open stalls, paddock boxes, and social or double boxes, with daily turnout on summer pastures and dedicated winter exercise areas. The centre also hosts riding holidays, day camps, pony birthday parties, and themed "Reiterta" event days, all guided by a philosophy of conscious interaction between horse and rider.

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Fürstliche Hofreitschule Bückeburg

Bückeburg, Germany

Fuerstliche Hofreitschule Bueckeburg is Germanys only princely court riding school, based at Schlossplatz 7b in Bueckeburg, dedicated to classical horsemanship and the equestrian arts. The institution offers stable and museum tours, classical riding performances known as Bueckeburger Reitkunst, and training programs ranging from seminars and workshops to week-long student courses and private instruction. It maintains its own school stallions and pursues a stated mission of gentle, non-violent horsemanship that improves horse welfare while teaching health-preserving riding. The historic Marstall stables and adjoining museum make it a unique destination for both riders and visitors.

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Johannsen Inh. Frank Johannsen Golf- u. Sportplatzpflege, Reitsportanlage

Buxtehude, Germany

Firma Johannsen is a golf, sports-ground, and equestrian facility maintenance company based in Buxtehude, Lower Saxony, in business since 1985. Alongside its core turf-care operations, complete ground maintenance, renovation, and regeneration using specialist aerating, scarifying, and seeding equipment, the company runs an equestrian complex offering horse boarding and a breeding programme built on Hanoverian bloodlines. This combination of turf expertise and equine facilities makes Johannsen a distinctive presence in the region's sport and leisure infrastructure. The business maintains an active online presence, including Facebook and YouTube channels.

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Pferdezentrum Gießelmann

Bassum, Germany

Pferdezentrum Gießelmann is an equestrian centre and boarding facility in Bassum, Lower Saxony, offering both open-air stalling (Offenstall) and bright, window-equipped box stalls with attached paddocks. The centre provides dedicated training facilities and on-site equine physiotherapy, and takes pride in treating sport and leisure horses with equal care. All horses enjoy all-day paddock or pasture access alongside unrestricted quality roughage, reflecting the yard's species-appropriate philosophy. A well-known local touch is "Mr. Miez," the resident yard cat who unofficially supervises daily operations.

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Kutschbetrieb Ponte Rosa

Baltrum, Germany

Kutschbetrieb Ponte Rosa is a horse-drawn carriage and riding operation on the car-free North Sea island of Baltrum, Germany. The business offers pony rides, guided trail rides on beach and island paths, and carriage rides on request, along with harbour transfer services. Bookings are taken by phone daily between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

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Reiterhof „Kleine Mücke“

Aurich, Germany

Reiterhof Kleine Mücke is a family equestrian center in Aurich-Tannenhausen, East Frisia, offering riding lessons and vacation programs for children aged 7 and above. The farm provides day programs and themed riding camps that combine horsemanship with outdoor fun. Families can also stay on-site in holiday apartments, making it a complete equestrian holiday destination in the heart of East Frisia. The riding school offers a welcoming and safe environment for young riders taking their first steps in the saddle.

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Holzpfeiferhof

Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany

Holzpfeiferhof is a western riding and cattle training facility located near Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Bavaria. The centre offers western riding instruction, cattle work clinics, seminars, and venue hire for equestrian events. Courses are led by experienced trainers and are open to riders at all levels seeking to develop western disciplines.

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Gut Daxau

Isen, Germany

Gut Daxau, situated near Isen in Bavaria, is a premier equestrian training and boarding facility for sport horses. Led by dressage specialist Victoria Nielsen and jumping specialist Denis Nielsen, the yard offers individualised training for dressage and show-jumping horses. Horse marketing and sales services are also offered alongside full boarding with paddocks and pastures.

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Landiner Ponyhof

Schwedt/Oder, Germany

Landiner Ponyhof, run by Familie Jendryke in Niederlandin near Schwedt/Oder, offers pony riding experiences and carriage rides for children's birthday parties and special events. The farm is home to a small herd of horses and welcomes children from around 4 years of age for guided pony activities in a safe environment. Located in the scenic Brandenburg countryside, the farm provides a wonderful introduction to horses for young riders. Group bookings and customized event packages are available on request.

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Reitsportanlage Stahnsdorf GmbH

Stahnsdorf, Germany

Reitsportanlage Stahnsdorf GmbH is an equestrian facility in Stahnsdorf, Brandenburg, offering riding instruction, holiday courses, and photo shoot sessions. The facility is home to the Pferdesportverein Stahnsdorf e.V. club community and provides a welcoming environment for riders of all levels. Services include structured lessons, vacation riding programmes, and special events.

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Thea's Ponyerlebnis

Wangerland-Hooksiel, Germany

Thea's Ponyerlebnis is a pony rental and pony experience business based in Hooksiel on Germany's North Sea coast. It offers pony rides and hands-on experiences for children and families visiting the seaside resort area. The business operates seasonally to coincide with the region's tourist season, giving young visitors a chance to interact with and ride ponies. Bookings and information are available through the business's Facebook page.

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Groovy Chaos Ranch

Himmelkron-Gössenreuth, Germany

Groovy Chaos Ranch is an equestrian ranch at the foot of the Fichtelgebirge mountains in Himmelkron, Germany, run by Elke Richter-Kneermann. The ranch offers guided nature trail rides, weekend and week-long riding vacations, horsemanship training for children aged ten and over, and accommodation for travelling riders at its wandering rider station. The ranch is committed to empathetic, species-appropriate care for all its horses.

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Bergische Reitsportakademie Gelpe GmbH & Co. KG

Wuppertal-Elberfeld, Germany

Bergische Reitsportakademie Gelpe is a full-service equestrian academy in Wuppertal offering riding instruction for all ages and skill levels, professional horse boarding, horse sales, and training. The facility hosts show jumping, dressage, and eventing competitions and provides children birthday party programmes. Operating in partnership with Wuppertaler Reit- und Fahrverein e.V., the academy combines competitive sport with a welcoming club atmosphere.

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Stockborn Ranch

Dermbach, Germany

Stockborn Ranch is a western riding ranch in the heart of the Rhön region in Thuringia, offering guided trail rides, western riding experiences, and equestrian holidays in scenic natural surroundings. Led by experienced riding guides, guests can explore vast meadows and countryside on well-matched horses under expert supervision. The ranch is a popular destination for equestrian enthusiasts and families seeking an authentic western riding experience in central Germany. Facilities include stabling for horses and easy access to the outstanding Rhön landscape and local attractions.

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Sport Horse - Sportpferde Zucht

Göhrde, Germany

Reiterhof Lüneburger Heide GmbH, operating as sport.horse, is a 50-year-old equestrian center in Bleckede, Lower Saxony, specializing in sport horse and Sport Arab breeding alongside a three-star FN-recognized riding school. Across 30 hectares the facility offers riding instruction, training, horse sales, cross-country courses, and multiple riding halls under the experienced Stehr family. It ranks among the premier equestrian operations in the Lüneburger Heide region.

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Westernreitstall Heaven's Gate

Wiefelstede, Germany

Westernreitstall Heaven's Gate is a western riding yard and Quarter Horse breeding operation in Wiefelstede (Ammerland, Lower Saxony). The ranch breeds its own Quarter Horses and offers western riding lessons on well-schooled horses or the rider's own mount, with an emphasis on feel, understanding and a lasting partnership between horse and rider. Facilities include a spacious indoor arena, a floodlit outdoor school, a round pen and a free-walker. The yard also offers young-horse rearing and guest boxes for visiting horses.

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Gestüt Moorgarten

Lübeck, Germany

Gestuet Moorgarten is an equestrian centre situated on the southern outskirts of Luebeck, between open fields and the Bartelsholz forest. The facility offers horse boarding, riding instruction in dressage and show jumping, and a well-equipped indoor arena measuring 80 by 20 metres. A rider lounge with viewing area provides a comfortable space for owners and spectators. The peaceful rural setting and proximity to nature make it a sought-after yard in the Schleswig-Holstein region.

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