Lessons, instruction and schooling — find a yard to learn the ropes or bring a horse on.
Manege De Mustang is a riding school in Duffel run by Dorien Vandaele. It offers group lessons for children from age four as well as lessons for adults. Teaching covers dressage, jumping and lunge lessons for both recreational and competition riders. The yard also organises sports camps and summer practice jumping shows.
Manege O'Charlie is a small, family-run riding school in Melsele, operated since 2000. It offers private dressage and jumping lessons by appointment and group lessons for children and adults. Lessons can be taken on school horses and ponies or on your own horse. Horses and ponies can also be stabled on full or half livery.
Light and Supple Horses is run by instructor Laura Smets near Brasschaat. She teaches the Light and Supple way, training horses gently and in a biomechanically correct manner, both on the ground and under saddle. Lessons are offered at the client's location in sessions of two hours or more and at her own location. She also runs training courses on horse behaviour and movement, summer programmes and a force-free movement specialisation.
Dressuurcentrum Het Hugenotenhof offers a variety of equestrian services including riding lessons for both ponies and horses, as well as dressage lessons. The center also sells quality horses that are trained on-site. Additionally, they provide boarding services with a focus on the well-being of the horses.
VDM Stables offers riding lessons in dressage and jumping, taught by qualified instructors. Group lessons are available on specific days, with additional lessons in spring and autumn. The stables welcome visitors to observe lessons and participate in competitions.
W-Stables is a non-profit riding school active in Wuustwezel since 2008, focused mainly on pony and horse riding lessons. It offers private lessons from age four, group dressage lessons from age six and jumping group lessons, with level groups following the Paardensport Vlaanderen rosette system. Riders can progress to a riding school group and a competition team. Summer day camps and overnight pony camps are also organised.
Equi Librium is an equestrian center located in Friesland, offering a range of services for horses and riders. They provide horse boarding, training sessions, and riding lessons tailored to various skill levels. The facility also assists with horse sales and features an Equi simulator for improving riding posture.
Stal De Heamar is a horse boarding and riding school located in Koudum, Netherlands. They offer various activities including lessons, pony care, and outdoor rides. The facility focuses on building a bond between children and ponies, providing a safe and educational environment for horse enthusiasts.
SDS Horses is a livery yard in Kalken, Belgium. It offers permanent and short-term boarding with twice-daily concentrate and roughage feeding, daily turnout and daily mucking out. Riders can take dressage lessons, position and seat lessons and personal training, including Franklin Method coaching. The yard also hosts clinics and rents out its arena.
Suzan Witteveen offers riding lessons focusing on dressage, jumping, and adapted riding for youth and young adults. The facility provides training for both horses and ponies, emphasizing understanding and care. Additionally, they organize clinics and workshops, catering to various skill levels and needs.
De Poptaruters is a riding school and club located in Hatzum, offering lessons for both beginners and experienced riders. The facility provides a welcoming environment where individuals can learn to ride and improve their skills. They also host various events and activities related to horseback riding.
Manege ’t Speycker is a family-run riding school in Essen, Belgium, operated by the De Laet family for two generations. It offers private and group riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders of all ages. The yard rents out stabling for horses and ponies in modern stalls. It also organises riding camps, children's parties with pony rides and other activities through the year.
De Honteruiters is a riding and carriage-driving club in Kloosterzande, Netherlands, based at an outdoor arena surrounded by three hectares of pasture. Members range from competition riders to recreational riders. The club runs club lessons from April to October for all levels, with a regular instructor and rotating guest instructors covering jumping, groundwork, dressage, driving and working equitation. It also organises dressage competitions, club championships, clinics and group rides.
Ruitersportcentrum West-Brabant is a riding centre in Wouwse Plantage, Netherlands, operating since 2003. It combines a riding school and livery with a dressage, jumping and sales stable. The livery has 87 boxes, wash bays, solariums and land divided for private use. The centre also hires out its arenas, hosts KNHS competitions and gives access to bridle paths reaching into Belgium.
Stal Sunkawakan is a private yard in Ertvelde (Evergem), Belgium, with an indoor arena. It offers boarding for horses and ponies and riding lessons for young and old, from lunge-line introductions to private, small-group and advanced dressage and jumping lessons. Training covers groundwork, horse communication, horsemanship and starting young horses under saddle. The yard also runs pony camps for children, clinics and rides, and rents out a two-horse trailer.
Manege Molenruiters is a riding school that offers lessons for both beginners and advanced riders. The experienced instructors provide group and private lessons tailored to individual needs. The facility promotes a safe and enjoyable environment for learning horseback riding skills.
Manege Janssen Molkwerum offers riding lessons for both children and adults, conducted by certified instructors. The facility also specializes in training racehorses and preparing them for competitions. Located in Molkwerum, it provides a comprehensive equestrian experience.
Japero Berlikum is a riding school and coaching center located in Berlikum, Netherlands. The facility offers horse riding lessons and equine-assisted coaching with a herd of 12 horses. They focus on helping riders understand horses through logical interactions, promoting a fair partnership between horse and rider.
Prelease is a horsemanship trainer based in Herentals, Belgium. It offers private lessons focused on communication between horse and owner, horsemanship and academic riding. Horses can also be sent in for training or to be started under saddle, after which the owner receives lessons to continue the work. Small-group course days on specific themes, such as trailer loading, are organised as well.
Partner Paard specializes in training and rehabilitation for horses, focusing on classical dressage and groundwork. They offer various services including long lining, problem-solving training, and clinics. The business also has a background in Quarter Horse breeding and provides instruction for both dressage and western riding.
Rijvereniging Hasselt is a small riding club in Hasselt, Overijssel, affiliated with the Dutch equestrian federation KNHS. The facility has an indoor and an outdoor arena and stabling for 20 ponies or horses. School ponies are available for children learning to ride, with lessons on weekday evenings. Horse owners can use the arenas with or without a stable for a fee, and the club holds several dressage competitions each year.
VPG Opmeer is a riding association dedicated to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The organization focuses on providing riding lessons and activities that promote enjoyment and trust in working with horses. Everyone is welcome to participate at their own level, whether they are experienced riders or beginners.
M&N Horses is a luxury boarding and training stable located in Twisk, Netherlands. The business specializes in training horses to their highest potential and offers private lessons for riders. They also facilitate the buying and selling of talented horses. Nicole van Amerongen is dedicated to training competition horses and guiding riders to achieve their best results.
Stal Blau offers training and coaching services for both horses and riders, emphasizing a calm and friendly approach. They provide beach rides from April to September, allowing riders to experience the beach on horseback. The facility focuses on building a strong bond between horse and rider, enhancing skills both in the saddle and on the ground.
