Clubs, associations and pony clubs — the community side of the sport, near you.
Paardensport vereniging Best is a club for pony and horse owners in Best. Members can use the indoor arena free of charge. The club has a canteen but no school or lease horses for lessons. It is looking for new members.
Stal Bette Leys is a small pony club in Hoogstraten founded in 2020 and run by Bette Leys. It is aimed at beginning and young riders and gives private and group lessons on its own ponies or on the rider's own pony. It also organises pony days, pony camps and birthday parties. Visits are by appointment only.
LRV Sint-Joris Geel-Larum is a pony club and riding association in Geel, part of the Landelijke Rijverenigingen. The riding association was founded in 1949 and the pony club followed in 2006. Members, who ride their own horse or pony, get weekly coached training focused on group dressage, plus extra jumping and dressage sessions. Training takes place on a 65x65m arena at the De Leunen sports site, and members compete in group dressage, individual dressage, jumping and eventing.
Rijvereniging & Ponyclub Wennekers is an enthusiastic association that provides its members with opportunities in equestrian sports, including official competitions and clinics. The club also organizes recreational activities for members who enjoy horseback riding. Most activities take place at the Paardensportcentrum Wennekers.
Rijvereniging en Ponyclub Leeghwater is a riding club located in De Rijp, offering horseback riding lessons for all ages and skill levels. The club focuses on providing a fun and educational environment for riders, with personal guidance and a strong community. Members can participate in various activities and competitions, and the club is affiliated with the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation (KNHS).
Zaanse Ruiters is a riding club that welcomes horse enthusiasts of all ages. The club organizes various competitions, events, and clinics throughout the year. Members can participate in weekly riding lessons and have unlimited access to the club's facilities.
The Noord Hollandse Ruiter Vereniging NHRV is an equestrian club that welcomes members interested in various disciplines of horseback riding, including dressage, eventing, and working equitation. They organize clinics and training sessions to help riders improve their skills. The club provides a supportive environment for both novice and experienced riders to engage in equestrian activities.
LR & PC Ruurlo is a rural riding club and pony club in Ruurlo where members train with their own horses and ponies. It offers weekly dressage and show jumping lessons, with occasional cross-country sessions. Summer lessons and competitions take place on two all-weather arenas at the Windmöllenveld, and winter lessons are held indoors in Vorden. The club also organises competitions, a hack and a pony camp for members.
Rijvereniging Zelhem is a riding club and pony club in Zelhem with close to 100 members. Members train with their own horses and ponies in dressage and show jumping, with lessons given by qualified instructors on two outdoor arenas. The pony club is aimed at children aged 6 to 18. The club organises two outdoor dressage competitions each year and offers trial lessons.
De Vier Heemskinderen is a rural riding association and pony club in Beneden-Leeuwen, Netherlands. It welcomes riders of all ages and levels, from recreational riding to competition. The club offers riding lessons for horses and ponies, including Bixie groups, and runs an activity calendar. It is affiliated with the KNHS, the Dutch equestrian sports federation.
Haarlemmermeerruiters is a horse sports association based in Haarlemmermeer. It offers riding lessons and organizes events for members who own their own horses or ponies. The association is affiliated with the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation, enabling members to participate in official competitions.
Kennemer Ruiters is a riding and pony club located in Bergen, Netherlands. The club offers riding lessons and organizes various equestrian events, including competitions and club activities. It serves as a community for horse enthusiasts and promotes equestrian sports among its members.
Landelijke Rijvereniging & Ponyclub Diever e.o. offers dressage and jumping lessons at their facility in Diever. The club provides a space for both youth and adults to enjoy equestrian sports. Established in 1978, it has a rich history and a dedicated community of members.
LR & PC Slagharen is a riding club located in Slagharen, Netherlands. The club promotes pony and horse sports in the region, focusing on the well-being of the animals and enjoyment in the sport. Members have opportunities to participate in lessons, competitions, and various activities related to equestrian sports.
Stichting Manege De Luttenberg is a riding school and recreational riding club located in Luttenberg, Netherlands. The facility offers space for both competitive and recreational riding activities involving horses and ponies. It features two indoor riding arenas and aims to provide a fun and engaging environment for its members and visitors.
De Klaeverhoeve is an equestrian centre in Herselt, Belgium, focused on horse welfare. Trainer Glenn Gommers starts young horses and works on riding and behaviour problems using groundwork and ridden training, with horses kept on full livery. The yard also offers half-leases on its own horses, coaching, livery, Fjord horse breeding and a riding club.
PSV De Paardenvriend is a versatile riding club in Waalwijk with club grounds on the Drunenseweg. The club offers club lessons and organises competitions, including dressage and jumping events for bixie and hobby horse riders run under KNHS rules. It also runs youth activities and a competition calendar.
De Bosruiters is a riding school and club located in Den Ham, offering a variety of equestrian activities including lessons, competitions, and events. The club is involved in multiple disciplines such as dressage and western riding. They also host pony camps and have a strong community focus with various member activities.
Paardensport Vereniging Vollenhove is a vibrant club that offers both pony and horse riding lessons. The club organizes various activities to enhance knowledge about riding. They provide membership options and have facilities for riding lessons.
De Deltaruiters is a riding association and pony club in IJsselmuiden with more than 150 members. Members ride from class B to national level as well as recreationally. The club organises competitions and inspections on its grounds. Its manege offers lessons on riding-school ponies and lessons with your own horse or pony.
RV Staphorst is a riding club located in Staphorst, Netherlands, dedicated to horse enthusiasts. The club offers riding lessons for members of all skill levels and promotes enjoyment and sportsmanship in equestrian activities. Established in 1971, it serves as a community hub for those passionate about horse sports.
PSV De Verzameling is an equestrian sports association in Haps, with an indoor riding hall on Steenakkerstraat. It is an umbrella for the Ponyclub Jong Talent and Rijvereniging St. Nicolaas sections. The club aims to give basic riding instruction to its members and to offer a sociable club atmosphere. It belongs to the KNHS Kring Noord-Brabant.
Paardensportvereniging Orcaruiters is an equestrian club located in Urk, Netherlands. The club offers riding activities and has facilities including stables and both indoor and outdoor riding arenas. Established in 1978, it has grown to over a hundred members and hosts various competitions and events.
OWF Venhuizen is a riding club located in Venhuizen, established in 1971. The club brings together horse and pony enthusiasts and offers various activities, including competitions and training. Members can participate in KNHS competitions and enjoy facilities for both indoor and outdoor riding.
