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Merve Henningsen

Rastorf, Germany

Merve Henningsen is an equestrian event organiser based in Rastorf, Schleswig-Holstein, coordinating dressage and show-jumping competitions across northern Germany. Rather than operating its own yard, the business partners with established equestrian venues such as Havekost, Ehlersdorf, and the Holstenhalle Neumuenster to host tournaments and festivals for riders of all levels. Its Club der Springreiter and Club der Dressurreiter formats bring together show-jumping and dressage riders for regular club competitions throughout the season. Run personally by Merve Henningsen, the business is a familiar name on the northern German regional show circuit.

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Schäferhof Pensionsstall & Dressurausbildung Alexandra Schäfer

Hesel, Germany

Schäferhof Pensionsstall & Dressurausbildung, run by Alexandra Schäfer in Hesel, East Frisia, offers modern paddock-box boarding with daily turnout alongside dressage instruction from recreational to competition level. The yard provides riding lessons and horse breaking/starting services for riders of varying experience. Facilities include two indoor arenas (20x60m and 20x40m) and a large 50x70m outdoor arena, set in a quiet, rural corner of East Frisia ideal for focused dressage training.

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Horse School - Pferdeausbildung mit Liane Berghammer

Schotten-Kaulstoß, Germany

Horse School - Pferdeausbildung mit Liane Berghammer is a training barn and riding school based in Schotten-Kaulstoss in the Vogelsberg region of Hesse, Germany. Under Liane Berghammer's guidance, the yard focuses on horse training and rider instruction, working with horses at various stages of their education. The school offers a personal, hands-on approach to horsemanship, helping both young horses and their riders build a solid foundation. Its rural Vogelsberg location provides ample outdoor space for training and schooling work.

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Sportpferde Koldas | Pferdezucht - und verkauf | Kinderreiten

Aitrang, Germany

Sportpferde Koldas is a family-run horse breeding and sales operation in Aitrang, Bavaria, offering warmblood, Classic Pony, and Deutsches Partbred foals bred with a focus on health and temperament. The Koldas family also provides professional training, breaking-in under saddle and harness, and riding instruction for children aged three to ten. Buyers benefit from individual consultation and post-purchase support, with viewings available by appointment. The stable's breeding success includes reserve champion stallion Golden Diamond K, and the family also offers vacation accommodations on the property.

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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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Reitschule Sonntag

Herford-Laar, Germany

Reitschule Sonntag is a riding stable run by R. Sonntag in Herford-Laar, North Rhine-Westphalia. The stable offers riding courses, dressage instruction, and lunging training for riders ranging from beginners to advanced. It provides a structured, progressive approach to horsemanship in a small, personal setting typical of the region's family-run riding stables. Riders benefit from hands-on tuition tailored to their individual skill level.

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Islandpferde Marburg

Marburg-Michelbach, Germany

Islandpferde Marburg is a stud and boarding facility near Marburg, Hesse, specialising in Icelandic horses. The yard offers breeding, boarding, and riding instruction centred on the gaited breed distinctive tölt and pace gaits. Located in the rolling countryside around Marburg, it serves local riders looking to keep, train, or learn to ride Icelandic horses in a dedicated setting.

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Heike u Desmond O'Brien

Borgholzhausen, Germany

Desmond O'Brien is a classical riding instruction and saddle-fitting business based in Borgholzhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The practice teaches classical horsemanship rooted in traditional dressage principles for both horse and rider, alongside professional saddle checks, adjustments, and re-flocking to ensure correct saddle fit. Desmond O'Brien also advises on saddle selection and horse-care products drawn from years of hands-on experience. The business has been featured in equestrian press for its expertise in classical riding and saddle fitting.

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Bentley Riding School

Ipswich IP9 2DQ, United Kingdom

Bentley Riding School is a BHS 5-star approved riding school in Bentley, Suffolk, offering lessons for riders of all ages and abilities. Operated by Mrs M Beaven under Babergh District Council licence, the school provides individual and group lessons, woodland hacking, pony club sessions, and school holiday programmes. Sessions for riders with special educational needs are also available. Bookings are accepted by phone or email.

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Prestige Equestrian

Gloucester GL2 2RG, United Kingdom

Prestige Equestrian is a professional training and livery centre in Hardwicke, Gloucestershire, specialising in both dressage and show jumping from novice through to Grand Prix and 1.30m level. Lessons are led by Sara Gallop, an international Grand Prix dressage rider, and Rachel Gallop, an international show jumper, offering development and schoolmaster rides alongside competition opportunities. The yard maintains two outdoor arenas, a solarium, a horse walker, and audio equipment, and runs a full livery service described as a premium experience. Prestige also hosts its own competitions, including outdoor dressage, show jumping, and eventing, and offers facility and equipment hire.

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Monach Farms

Huntingdon PE28 9NB, United Kingdom

Monach Farm Riding Stables is a family-run equestrian centre located in Hilton, Cambridgeshire, UK. The stables offer riding lessons for all abilities, from toddlers aged three through to experienced adult riders. Additional programmes include educational farm visits, riding camps, and community events. The team, led by BHS-qualified instructors, is dedicated to safe, enjoyable riding in a welcoming rural setting.

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Sheffield Equestrian Centre

Sheffield S36 4GH, United Kingdom

Sheffield Equestrian Centre is a British Horse Society approved riding school and livery yard located at Green Farm, Stocksbridge. The centre offers riding lessons for all abilities, stable management training, BHS exam preparation, and full livery with year-round turnout. Head coach Debbie Ashby holds BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach (Dressage) qualification.

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NEWSTONE Köhl Ranch

Schlüsselfeld, Germany

NEWSTONE Kohl Ranch is a Western riding facility in Schlusselfeld founded by Julia and Chris Kohl under the motto "Ranch. Family. Lifestyle." The ranch offers riding lessons, professional horse training (Beritt), competition coaching, and rehabilitation programs for young, problem, and competitive horses. Its training team includes European Reining Champion Max Gomeier alongside experienced all-around Western trainers Julia Keck and Franca Bartke. Specializing in Reining and Futurity competition, the ranch works by appointment to give every rider and horse individualized attention.

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Riding and Therapy Center Seydel

Schenefeld, Germany

Reit- und Therapiezentrum Seydel is a family-run equestrian and therapeutic riding center in Schenefeld, on the edge of Hamburg near the Forst Klovensteen woodland, with more than 20 years of experience. The center offers riding lessons for children from age three, alongside therapeutic bareback riding designed to build body awareness, balance, and trust. More than 50 ponies and horses, ranging from miniature Shetlands to Icelandic ponies, are cared for across two indoor riding halls and an outdoor arena. Small group sizes ensure a family-like atmosphere and year-round lessons in all weather.

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Völkers-Reithof

Vlotho-Valdorf, Germany

Voelkers-Reiterhof is a riding school and holiday farm in the Weserbergland near Vlotho, tucked away from busy roads yet easily reached via the A2 motorway between Dortmund and Hannover. Led by Jutta Lohstraeter and her team, the farm offers riding lessons, guided trail rides, day trips, and multi-day equestrian holiday programmes for children, teenagers, families, and groups. Its motto, "Die Reitschule mit dem Ferien-Reiterhof," reflects a philosophy built on sustainability, tradition, and guest satisfaction. Throughout the year the farm also hosts seasonal events such as costume rides and cherry-picking days.

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Reitanlage Birkenhof

Seesen, Germany

Reitanlage Birkenhof is a boarding and riding facility in Klingenhagen near Seesen, Lower Saxony, accommodating around 30 horses. The yard features a 15x30m indoor arena, a round pen, a lighted outdoor arena, and twelve hectares of managed pasture, with beautiful hacking routes into the Harz foothills. Three boarding packages are offered, from 24/7 summer pasture turnout to box stalls with seasonal turnout, all including twice-daily hay and feed. The team, led by Isabel Mekadmi, Petra Zozgornik, and Denise Hennig, brings experience spanning dressage to western riding.

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Bonanza-Reitbahn

Oldenburg (Oldb), Germany

Bonanza-Reitbahn is a family-run equestrian facility in Oldenburg operated by Adriano Pasquali. The yard welcomes horse enthusiasts to enjoy riding activities in a friendly and relaxed setting. Enquiries can be made by phone or email.

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Manege Sint-Jorishoeve

Glabbeek, Belgium

Sint-Jorishoeve is a Belgian equestrian centre in Glabbeek offering group and private riding lessons for all ages and levels. The facility provides horse boarding, arena rentals, guided trail rides, and horses for sale, alongside a full calendar of equestrian events throughout the year. Merchandise and insurance services are also available for members and visitors.

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Mühlenhof

Westerstede, Germany

Muhlenhof Theilen is a family-run equestrian facility in Westerstede-Lindern in the heart of the Lower Saxon Ammerland region, offering horse boarding, riding school tuition, and horses for sale. The stable prides itself on a comfortable and friendly atmosphere with cultural events and sporting activities. Run by Angela Theilen, the facility welcomes riders and horse enthusiasts of all ages.

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Fjordhof Kornführer -Die Erlebnis Reitschule

Much-Scheid, Germany

Fjordhof Kornfuehrer is a riding school and Fjord horse stud farm located in Much-Scheid, in the Bergisches Land nature park roughly 45km from Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. The farm specializes in breeding Norwegian Fjord horses, with its foals regularly shown at regional foal shows and championships, alongside offering riding lessons and trail rides through forests and streams. An on-site riding arena supports lessons, while the natural terrain provides scenic cross-country riding. The business also offers equine photography services and a branded merchandise shop.

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Ponyparadies Ostfriesland

Lütetsburg, Germany

Ponyparadies Ostfriesland is a riding school and boarding facility in Lutetsburg, in the East Frisia region of Lower Saxony. As the name suggests, the yard specializes in pony riding lessons for children and young riders, alongside full livery care for privately owned ponies and horses. Nestled in the scenic East Frisian countryside, it offers a friendly, family-oriented setting for learning to ride and caring for ponies. The facility combines traditional Frisian equestrian charm with modern boarding standards.

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Kleine Tinker Reitschule

Wülfrath, Germany

Kleine Tinker Reitschule is a family-run riding school in Wuelfrath (Duessel area), specializing in gentle Tinker ponies and a horse-friendly approach to riding. Run by Eva von Danwitz, the school builds trust between rider and pony from the very first grooming session through to the riding lesson itself. Its program spans beginners, advanced riders, returning riders, and riders with disabilities, offering trial lessons, private and lunge lessons, group lessons, parent-child riding, therapeutic riding, and pony-themed birthday parties. Summer holiday riding courses and pony outings round out the offering for children and families in the region.

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Reiterhof Klein Rohe

Lathen, Germany

Reiterhof Klein Rohe is a children and youth riding holiday facility in Lathen, in Germany Emsland region, roughly 600 meters from its sister yard Reiterhof Rohe. It runs riding vacations for ages 8-17, trial "Schnuppertage" days, club trips, and hourly lessons, each pairing young riders with a personal care horse or pony. Guests ride in indoor and outdoor arenas and on forest trails, with a full daily program and pick-up service available from Lathen train station. Family packages are also offered in cooperation with the associated Ferienhaus Home holiday accommodation.

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Susi's Ranch

Jork, Germany

Susi's Ranch is a family-friendly riding school in Jork in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region. The facility offers riding lessons in dressage and jumping, lunging sessions, cross-country trail rides along the Elbe, early-age riding programmes for children from age 3, pony rides, children's birthday parties, and holiday riding camps.

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