Breeding operations and stallion stations — find a farm to stand your mare or shop the next generation.
Stal Meijerink is a small-scale horse breeding yard run by Wim and Jenette Meijerink at Stieltjeskanaal in Drenthe. It breeds from proven mare lines that have produced dressage and show jumping horses, approved stallions and elite mares. The horses spend as much of the year outdoors as possible. Horses are offered for recreation, sport or to start a breeding programme.
Stal Sibma in Rottum near Heerenveen has worked with Friesian horses for more than 25 years. It trains horses from starting under saddle through IBOP tests and sport, and prepares horses for inspections in the Netherlands and abroad. The yard breeds its own foals, offers rearing for young horses and sells Friesian stallions, mares and geldings. It also runs webinars and clinics through its Friesian Horse Academy.
OK Farm Reiners in Tollebeek breeds Quarter Horses for reining on a small scale. It offers tailored rearing services for young Quarter Horses, with owners welcome to visit their foals. The farm is an official supplier of Agrobs and Equifyt roughage feed and has room for 22 horses. Quarter Horses from its own breeding are offered for sale.
Stal Wolling is a family stud in Vlagtwedde in the north of the Netherlands that has bred and shown Welsh section B ponies since 1980. Its breeding is based on well-known Welsh studs, and its mares and stallions have won championships at regional and international shows. The stud keeps its own stallion, Thornberry Knight Errant, whose offspring are described as suitable children's riding ponies. Ponies are also offered for sale, and visitors are welcome by appointment.
Stal Jaclastan is a horse breeding yard in Stieltjeskanaal run by Jan and Clarissa. They breed sport horses aimed at performing at high levels while having a good character, selecting their mares on temperament. Jan carries out insemination of their own mares in cooperation with a local veterinary centre. Foals and mares are offered for sale.
Stal de Mersken is a stallion station and training yard for Friesian horses in Siegerswoude, founded in 2006 by Age and Marieke Okkema. It stands several breeding stallions and can inseminate mares. The yard trains horses under saddle and in harness, prepares them for inspections and IBOP, and brings them out in competition. It also sells sport stallions, mares, geldings, foals and leisure horses, and holds an annual stallion show.
Gestüt Schloss Wald-Erbach is dedicated to horse breeding and training, focusing on Hanoverian and Trakehner sport horses. They provide excellent conditions for breeding with spacious stables and ample pasture land. The facility emphasizes individual care for their breeding mares and foals.
Islandpferdegestüt Móarbær specializes in breeding Icelandic horses and offers a variety of services including riding lessons and horse boarding. The facility emphasizes individual training for both horses and riders. They also provide a selection of horses for sale and have a focus on high-quality breeding practices.
Zucht & Pensionsstall Jochen & Isabel Manns specializes in horse breeding and boarding. They focus on the well-being of horses and have been breeding show jumpers for generations. The facility offers ample space and opportunities for both breeding and boarding horses.
Gestüt Weiss is a family-run equestrian business specializing in horse boarding, riding lessons, and horse breeding. They provide a caring environment for horses with various boarding options, including paddock and box stalls. The facility emphasizes responsible horse care and offers personalized attention to both horses and riders.
Christoph Müller is a licensed trainer specializing in classical-baroque riding. He offers training for horses and riders, focusing on harmony and communication between them. The business also includes a breeding program for Trakehner horses, aiming to produce quality horses for both riding and breeding purposes.
Triple J Stables is a breeding and training facility specializing in American Quarter Horses. They operate a breeding station and offer services for stallion and mare management. The facility also provides boarding for horses with various training opportunities.
Westernreithof Auf den großen Gärten offers specialized training for both horses and riders, focusing on Western riding techniques. They also breed Quarter Horses and provide a variety of training courses, including groundwork and mental training for riders. The facility features a riding hall, outdoor arena, and a nature trail for comprehensive training experiences.
DAP en Stoeterij de Stikelpleats is a veterinary practice and stud in Harich. It offers mare management at home or at the practice using fresh and frozen semen, embryo flushing with its own recipient mares, and foaling supervision. Further services include dental work, first-line veterinary care such as wounds and colic, vaccinations, faecal and blood tests and clinical examinations. Horses can also be stabled at the practice.
ZG Schmitz-May specializes in horse breeding, raising, and training. They offer a variety of horses for sale, including foals and young horses. The facility is located near Trier, Germany, and focuses on the development and education of horses.
Gestüt Etzenbacher Mühle offers horse riding lessons for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced riders. They breed their own horses and also provide various equestrian events and activities for families. The facility includes amenities for horse boarding and training, making it a comprehensive equestrian center.
Summer Stables in Vredenheim breeds KWPN sport horses. It also offers livery boarding in spacious stables bedded with flax, with hay four times a day and daily turnout. Facilities include a 20 by 50 m indoor arena, a 25 by 60 m outdoor arena, a lunging ring, a horse walker and a cross-country field. Aqua training is also offered.
Three Crowns Stables in Haaksbergen breeds and trains hunters and jumpers. It develops young horses up to Grand Prix level and offers guidance in buying and selling sport horses. Its breeding programme is based on broodmares with proven sport performance and strong pedigrees, and it also acquires promising youngsters. The yard was founded in 2017 by David Ljungcrantz and is run with co-owner Megan Ljungcrantz-Oude Groeniger.
De Schoone Weide is a stallion station for Frisian horses run by Obbe van der Weide and Margriet Schoonderbeek since 1988. It serves 450 to 500 mares a year and has its own laboratory as a certified SWS station for artificial insemination. The business moved to Ansen in 2011, where it has an indoor arena, stables and a youngstock barn. It also operates a training stable and a sales stable.
Stal Rondo in IJsselmuiden is a stud whose main focus is standing stallions. It began in 1999 with the purchase of the Welsh section B stallion Casperhof's Freddy and has since stood many Welsh section B stallions at stud. The stud places strong emphasis on bloodlines and also keeps its own broodmares. Its current stallions include Hilin Prince Rondo, Paddock Lorenzo, Maarlen's Renzo and Hilin Hyperion.
Open Ranch is dedicated to Western riding and horse training. They offer training courses, riding lessons, and have stallions available for breeding. The facility also provides horses for sale and emphasizes their commitment to the equestrian lifestyle.
Casa Estanque is a breeding farm specializing in Spanish horses. They focus on the quality and health of their horses, ensuring proper care and training. The farm is recognized for its breeding successes and participation in equestrian events.
Jirak Quarter Horses specializes in breeding American Quarter Horses and organizing reining competitions. They also offer educational seminars related to horse training and care. The facility was established in 2004 and is located in Štěnovický Borek, Czech Republic.
Lipperthof Islandpferdegestüt specializes in breeding Icelandic horses and offers a variety of services including riding lessons and horse boarding. The facility provides training for young horses and has a focus on quality breeding practices. They also have a shop for equestrian supplies and a team of experienced trainers.
