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Equestrian centres

Multi-discipline yards, arena hire and hacking — a base for everything you ride.

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Gut Schorn

Starnberg-Schorn, Germany

Gut Schorn is a boarding and equestrian facility set among meadows on the edge of Forstenrieder Park, about ten kilometers south of Munich. Originally a dairy and pig farm founded in 1936, it was converted into a horse-boarding and breeding operation by Günter Brunken in 1968 and has been run by Siegi Hunert since 2014. The yard welcomes leisure riders, western and dressage enthusiasts, jumpers, carriage drivers, and pony owners alike, with an emphasis on natural care and daily pasture turnout. Operating as Reiterhof Gut Schorn GmbH, it combines decades of tradition with a broad, inclusive approach to horse keeping.

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Reitanlage Gut Mischenried

Weßling, Germany

Reitanlage Gut Mischenried is a full-service equestrian facility in Weßling, Bavaria, offering horse boarding in a small-herd system with year-round paddock access. Two riding halls, a sand arena, jump arena, extreme trail, and a solarium provide excellent infrastructure. Professional training programmes cover Horse Tensegrity, classical dressage, and modern horsemanship, complemented by regular seminars with guest trainers. On-site farrier and veterinary services complete the offering.

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Reitzentrum Gut Wiesmath GmbH

Gilching-Wiesmath, Germany

Reitzentrum Gut Wiesmath is a full-service equestrian centre near Gilching, Bavaria, offering horse boarding, riding lessons, and arena access. The facility features an indoor and outdoor arena, a cross-country course, paddocks, and pastures. Resident farrier services are available on-site. Horse box rental is offered for owners and visiting riders.

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Reitstall, Restaurant, Saloon - San Jon

Scuol, Switzerland

San Jon is a western-themed riding stable and activity centre in the Swiss Engadin valley near Scuol. The facility offers riding weeks, western riding courses, individual lessons, and multi-day mountain trekking trips on horseback. A dedicated team caters to riders of all levels in a scenic alpine setting.

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Haupt- & Landgestüt Marbach (ökologische Bewirtschaftung)

Gomadingen-Marbach, Germany

Haupt- und Landgestüt Marbach is one of the oldest state studs in the world, founded in 1573 and set in the Swabian Alb of Baden-Württemberg. It breeds and keeps stallions — including its renowned Arabians and warmbloods — and offers breeding and insemination services, stallion performance testing, training and public events. Managed sustainably by the state of Baden-Württemberg, it is a landmark of German horse breeding and open to visitors year-round.

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Gestüt Laufzorn GmbH & Co. KG

Oberhaching-Laufzorn, Germany

Gestüt Laufzorn is a family-run equestrian estate at Schlossgut Laufzorn on the southern edge of Munich in Oberhaching, Bavaria. The GmbH & Co. KG operates a boarding facility built around species-appropriate herd housing, alongside a breeding station (Deckstation) for stallion services. Riders and horses enjoy year-round amenities and professional care under the management of Bernadette Kyrein. The estate also hosts community events and specialized training programs such as safety-focused "Learn to Fall" courses.

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RV Selmerhof-Pliening

Pliening, Germany

Reitanlage Selmerhof is a professional equestrian facility in Pliening near Munich, offering horse boarding, riding instruction, and training for recreational and competitive riders. The facility provides high-quality stabling, well-maintained arenas, and expert coaching for all skill levels. Run by Sengl GmbH, the yard combines a welcoming atmosphere with professional infrastructure. Selmerhof is a trusted address for horse owners and riders in the greater Munich area.

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Stall Schwarzenbeck

Aying-Kaps, Germany

Stall Schwarzenbeck has been operating as an equestrian facility in Kaps near Munich since 1993, transforming a former trotter farm into a peaceful retreat for horses and riders. The yard features a riding hall, outdoor arena, racetrack, lunging circle, free exercise area, and spacious pastures, providing comprehensive infrastructure for horse boarding and riding activities. Situated in the Aying municipality south of Munich, the facility offers a tranquil environment away from the city while remaining easily accessible. Owner Andrea Schwarzenbeck maintains the yard with a commitment to quality care and a calm atmosphere valued by both horses and their owners.

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Island Pferdehof Arrisholt Solskin

Kißlegg, Germany

Arrisholt is an Icelandic-horse farm in the Allgäu region, in Arrisried near Kißlegg between Ravensburg and Kempten. Run by Júlíus Pálsson and Rebekka Petzold, the yard specialises in Icelandic horses, offering riding lessons, professional breaking-in (Beritt), and horse boarding. Three holiday apartments on site let guests stay right alongside the horses. The farm emphasises a genuine partnership between horse and rider, drawing on years of hands-on experience with the breed.

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Pferdehof Grahn

Garbsen, Germany

Hof Grahn is a family-run farm in Garbsen near Hanover, Germany, operating a modern equestrian facility alongside sustainable arable farming, free-range poultry, and a farm shop. The equestrian side offers spacious riding grounds and a welcoming environment for horse owners. The farm combines rural tradition with contemporary agricultural practices in a scenic setting on the edge of the Hanover metropolitan area.

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Reitstall Gut Pletschmühle

Pulheim, Germany

Gut Pletschmuehle is a professional equestrian facility in Pulheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, offering premium horse boarding with window boxes, paddock boxes, open stalls, and retirement stalls. The facility operates 365 days a year with qualified staff and features a riding hall, jumping and dressage arenas, and a lounging hall. Comprehensive full-pension services with individualised horse care are provided under the management of Henrike Schmidt-Holzmann.

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Gut Heiderhof

Königswinter-Beuel, Germany

Gut Heiderhof is a family-run equestrian estate just 7 km from central Bonn, set against the scenic backdrop of the Siebengebirge and surrounded by fields and meadows. Since 1980 the historic farm has run a riding stable alongside its agricultural operations, today caring for more than 40 horses. The grounds include a dressage arena, show-jumping arena, indoor riding hall, horse walker, lunging circle, solarium, paddocks and pasture, plus an outdoor course for carriage driving. A Ponyclub offers lunge lessons for children aged 3-9, and the estate hosts its own dressage and show-jumping tournament each summer.

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Reitsportanlage Hörste

Lage-Hörste, Germany

Reitsportanlage Hoerste is a family-run equestrian centre in Lage, North Rhine-Westphalia, offering individually tailored riding lessons for riders of all levels. The facility provides boarding in 35 spacious stalls and six open stable areas, with an emphasis on year-round turnout and species-appropriate horse care. Beyond riding instruction, the centre hosts children birthday parties, seminars, and leisure activities for riders, and rents out renovated holiday apartments on site. Its rural, relaxed setting makes it a popular destination for dedicated equestrians and countryside visitors alike.

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MC Ranch

Gifhorn, Germany

MC Ranch is a riding and pony school in Gifhorn, Lower Saxony, run by Anna Wollmann. Lessons are open to complete beginners and experienced riders alike and cover both English and Western styles on the school horses and ponies kept on the yard. The horses live in an open-stable system rather than in boxes, and the yard runs events and courses through the year. Livery places and a pony club programme for children complete the offering.

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Reitanlage Scheele-Hof

Hameln-Hastenbeck, Germany

Reitanlage Scheele-Hof is a family-run equestrian centre operated by Axel and Sabine Faßhauer in Hastenbeck, part of Hameln in Lower Saxony. The facility offers horse boarding, riding lessons, and a long history of equestrian activity dating back over two decades. Riders can take advantage of on-site training and outdoor boxes, with the centre also maintaining ties to the regional riding association PSV Hannover. Scheele-Hof combines traditional horsemanship with a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere for horse owners and riders alike.

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Four-Side-Ranch

Osterburg (Altmark), Germany

Four-Side-Ranch, operated by K. Hofeditz and R. Heitkoetter GbR in Osterburg (Altmark), is a western riding facility in one of Europe's most scenic equestrian regions between Hamburg, Hannover, and Berlin. The ranch offers western riding courses and instruction for riders of all ages amid the picturesque Altmark countryside. Guests can also stay in the on-site holiday house, making it a complete equestrian getaway.

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Landgut Papenhausen

Bad Salzuflen-Papenhausen, Germany

Landgut Papenhausen is an equestrian centre and riding school in Bad Salzuflen, Germany, operated by Tanja Wickenkamp with over 30 years of experience. The facility offers riding holidays, dressage instruction from beginner to Grand Prix level, working equitation clinics, and equestrian certification courses. It is noted for its inclusive approach, welcoming riders with physical and cognitive disabilities.

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Reitanlage Stephan Remmel

Salzhemmendorf, Germany

Reitanlage Stephan Remmel is a personal riding school and boarding stable in Salzhemmendorf, in Lower Saxony's scenic Weserbergland region. For more than 25 years, owner and trainer Stephan Remmel has offered individual and small-group riding lessons for all ages and levels, from a rider's first contact with a horse through refining dressage. The yard also provides species-appropriate boarding on generous paddocks, with close, hands-on care from the owner himself. Remmel's teaching philosophy emphasizes genuine attention to both horse and rider rather than mass-market lessons.

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Pedersen Sporthorses GmbH & Co. KG

Winkelsett-Wohlde, Germany

Pedersen Sporthorses GmbH & Co. KG is a professional competition and training facility established in 2003 near Winkelsett in Lower Saxony, led by Sören Pedersen. The yard specialises in horse and rider training with a focus on developing young talent for competitive equestrian sport in dressage and show jumping. Conveniently located 30 minutes from Bremen Airport, the facility hosts its own tournament events and combines experienced coaching staff with modern training infrastructure.

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Pferdesportanlage Gärtner Inh. Kathrin Hentschel

Uelzen-Hansen, Germany

Pferdesportanlage Gärtner is a family-run equestrian facility near Uelzen in Lower Saxony, Germany, with traditions rooted in 1776. The yard offers comprehensive horse boarding, riding instruction for all levels, a driving school (Fahrschule), riding holiday camps, training clinics, and organised carriage rides. Qualified instructors cater to children and adults alike, and the facility hosts regular competitions and events throughout the year. Horse sales and a full range of equestrian sporting activities make this a versatile destination for riders and horse enthusiasts.

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Reitanlage Moorhof

Langwedel, Germany

Reitanlage Moorhoff, run by the Gätje family in Langwedel, Lower Saxony, is a full-service equestrian yard offering horse boarding in individual boxes and open-stable accommodation alongside extensive riding infrastructure. Facilities include a dressage arena, jumping arena, outdoor hacking terrain, indoor riding hall, solarium, and paddocks. The yard provides riding instruction and training (Beritt) through qualified instructors, and boarders benefit from a welcoming stable community.

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Hestar Grund - Der Islandpferdehof am Sülteberg - Inhaber Jósef Gudjónsson

Langelsheim, Germany

Hestar Grund is an Icelandic horse farm near the Suelteberg in Langelsheim, Germany, run by Josef Gudjonsson. The farm offers riding lessons, guided trail rides, day trips, and After-Work Rides for adult riders seeking an authentic Icelandic horse experience. Icelandic horses are also available for sale, including trained school horses and breeding stock.

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Levend Paardenmuseum

GT Amsterdam, Netherlands

Levend Paardenmuseum (Living Horse Museum) is a unique interactive horse museum and riding school housed within the historic De Hollandsche Manege in central Amsterdam, adjacent to Vondelpark. The museum offers carousel demonstrations, guided tours on equestrian history, classical horsemanship experiences, and riding lessons for all ages. Visitors can also enjoy high tea experiences in the historic setting. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00-17:00.

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Training Center Luhmuehlen -Lüneburger Heide GmbH

Salzhausen-Luhmühlen, Germany

Training Center Luhmuehlen, located in Salzhausen-Luhmuehlen in the Lueneburg Heath, is part of the renowned Luhmuehlen equestrian complex alongside the Turniergesellschaft Luhmuehlen and the Pferdezucht- und Reitverein Luhmuehlen. The centre provides professional training facilities for eventing, dressage and show jumping, serving riders preparing for competition at all levels. Luhmuehlen is internationally known as the host venue of a major CCI five-star eventing event, drawing top riders and horses from across Europe. The site combines training barns, an equestrian centre and close ties to the surrounding club and tournament organisation.

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