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Equestrian centres

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Equestrian centre

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

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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Reiterhof Gründeich

Dornum, Germany

Reiterhof Gründeich is a family-run riding yard in Holtgast, in the East Frisian region of Lower Saxony near the North Sea coast, operated by Eva Albers and her team since 2009. The yard offers riding lessons with its own school horses, boarding for privately owned horses, and therapy horses, all within a deliberately open and family-friendly atmosphere. It is part of a wider holiday operation offering nine vacation apartments, so guests can combine a North Sea family holiday with riding and time around horses. Visitors can reach the riding side of the business by phone, email or WhatsApp.

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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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Reiterhof Tote Hose

Cuxhaven, Germany

Reiterhof Tote Hose has been based in Cuxhaven-Sahlenburg since 1989 and specialises in Fjord horses, which suit beginners and experienced riders alike. The yard runs guided hacks through woodland, heath and out onto the Wadden Sea mudflats, always accompanied by experienced ride leaders. Groups and clubs are welcome and rides connect directly to the extensive local bridle-path network. The farm also offers Wattwagen (mudflat wagon) trips across to the island of Neuwerk. It is run by Diana and Christian Kühlcke.

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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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Pony-Gestüt-Clus

Bad Gandersheim, Germany

Pony-Gestüt Clus is the oldest pony stud in Germany, breeding at the former monastery estate of Clus near Bad Gandersheim in southern Lower Saxony since 1935. Around 30 German Classic Ponies live on the surrounding pastures, and the stud runs a covering station and rears its own colts. Since 2002 the estate has also held an FN-certified five-star riding facility with an indoor school, livery boxes and a children's riding school. The family competes in driving, tours with a Classic Pony show team, and hosts shows, driving days and clinics with the local riding and driving club.

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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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Olympia Reitanlagen GmbH

München-Trudering-Riem, Germany

Olympia Reitanlagen GmbH is a premier equestrian facility in Munich, operating since 2001 on the historic grounds associated with the 1972 Olympic Games. The facility hosts international tournaments in dressage, show jumping, and eventing, and provides stabling for professional and amateur riders. Riding instruction and certification programmes are offered in cooperation with Bavarian equestrian associations. The venue is also available for private events, competitions, and horse accommodation.

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Johann Schmid

München-Allach-Untermenzing, Germany

Reitstall Schmid is an equestrian centre in the Munich-Allach district of Bavaria, offering riding lessons and hosting equestrian competitions. The yard is affiliated with regional equestrian associations and supported by a range of equine industry sponsors. Riders of all levels are welcome to train and compete at this well-established facility.

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Reitstall Viktoria

München, Germany

Reitstall Viktoria is a Munich-based open stable offering riding courses for children and adults, individual dressage lessons, and equine wellness programs combining movement and relaxation. Horses are kept outdoors year-round in natural herds, reflecting the stable's commitment to species-appropriate animal husbandry. Additional offerings include children's birthday parties with ponies, multi-day riding vacation programs, ground work training, and a second-hand equestrian shop.

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Bayerischer Reit- und Fahrverband e.V.

München-Trudering-Riem, Germany

The Bayerischer Reit- und Fahrverband e.V. (BRFV) is Bavaria's state federation for equestrian and carriage driving sports, headquartered at Munich's Olympic equestrian facility. It organises competitive tournaments, certifies riders and instructors, and runs youth and school riding programmes across Bavaria. The federation operates a state-accredited riding and driving school and hosts major events at the historic Olympia-Reitanlage in Munich.

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Reitsportanlage Hohenbrunn

Hohenbrunn, Germany

Reitsportanlage Hohenbrunn, operated by Pferdewirtschaftsmeister Clemens Braunegger, is a full-service equestrian facility in Hohenbrunn near Munich offering professional training for horse and rider up to advanced competition levels. The yard provides comprehensive boarding with 40 spacious loose boxes, multiple arenas, a lunge ring, solarium, automated horse-walker, and wash station. Extensive forest trails surrounding the property allow for varied hacking and trail riding. Horse sales are offered alongside the training and boarding services.

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Reitstall Strobl

München, Germany

Reit- und Trabrennstall Strobl is a full-service equestrian facility in Munich's Allach-Lochhausen-Langwied district, offering horse boarding in spacious indoor, outdoor, and paddock stalls. The facility features a 20x30m riding hall, a partially covered 20x60m arena, a lunge circle, and a 1,200m oval harness racing track. Horses enjoy daily paddock turnout, three daily grain feedings, and amenities including a solarium and warm-water wash stalls.

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Reitstall Schütz, Lanzenhaar

Sauerlach-Lanzenhaar, Germany

Reitstall Schütz is a boarding and equestrian facility located in Lanzenhaar near Sauerlach, southeast of Munich. The yard offers horse boarding with paddocks, an indoor lunging circle, and space for horse trailers. Since 2019 it has also hosted the Reitergemeinschaft München-Solln-Straßlach riding club, which runs lessons for confident riders in all three gaits from the site. The facility is reachable by local bus lines from the Sauerlach and Höhenkirchen-Siegertsbrunn S-Bahn stations.

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Reitanlage Hölzlhof Feldkirchen

Feldkirchen, Germany

Reitanlage Hölzlhof is a modern full-service equestrian centre in Feldkirchen near Munich, Germany. Its facilities include paddocks, group paddocks, stables and pastures, a horse-walker and solarium, plus an indoor school, lunge hall, lunge ring, dressage and jumping arenas, and access to riding trails. The yard provides boarding with species-appropriate care, riding lessons and training. Regular activities such as free-jumping, desensitisation training, in-house tournaments and social evenings round out the programme.

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