Lessons, instruction and schooling — find a yard to learn the ropes or bring a horse on.
Manege Zandewierde in Nieuw-Wehl is a non-profit riding centre for people with disabilities, founded in 1968. It offers horse riding, riding on a horse-drawn bed, carriage driving, wheelchair carriage driving and rides in horse-drawn wagons. Group lessons run at fixed times and are taught by instructors qualified to teach riding for disabled people. Around 60 volunteers support the daily work.
Ponyrijden Sara Ederveen is a pony riding school in Gendt run by Sara Ederveen. It gives pony riding lessons with an emphasis on personal attention and development, choosing a suitable lesson format for each rider. The stable keeps its own lesson ponies. It also hosts children's parties and events.
Stal Reijnen is a riding stable in Bemmel, between Arnhem and Nijmegen. It offers full livery with twice-daily feeding, daily care, summer grazing on 16 hectares and a horse walker or paddock in winter. Liveries can use a 20 x 60 m indoor arena, a 20 x 40 m outdoor arena and a lunging circle. The stable also gives private and duo riding lessons and hosts children's parties.
Ponyclub De Gele Rijdertjes is a volunteer-run pony club in Bemmel, founded in 1962. It is based at the Ruitersportcentrum Bemmel, which has an indoor arena, outdoor arena, lunging circle and paddocks. Children aged 7 to 18 receive a weekly dressage lesson on the club's own ponies from qualified instructors, and riders can also bring their own pony or horse. The club organises competitions and activities such as camps.
Stichting CAP (Centra voor Aangepast Paardrijden) is a care riding centre with two locations in the Nijmegen region. Qualified instructors and specially trained therapy horses provide adapted riding lessons, rides in a carriage or on a horse-drawn bed, and physiotherapy on the horse. It also runs day-activity programmes for people with and without disabilities. The organisation is supported by a large group of volunteers.
AHC De Waterberg (Arnhems Hippisch Centrum) is a riding centre in Arnhem. It offers riding lessons for beginners, young children, group and private lessons, jumping lessons and horsemanship. The centre runs competitions and activities such as dressage tests, cross-country training and pony camps. It also offers livery and horse leasing.
Manege de Fruithof is a riding centre in Heteren in the Overbetuwe region. It offers riding lessons for beginners through to competition riders, taught by a team of experienced instructors. Facilities include two indoor arenas and a large outdoor arena, and group lessons are run together with Rijvereniging en Ponyclub de Hofruiters. The centre also organises courses and workshops on horse health, safety and care, and hosts events.
De Paardenmaat in Arnhem brings children and adults into contact with horses, with the focus on building a bond with the horse before riding. It offers lessons and courses for children and adults, clinics and horse-related coaching. On a small scale it provides livery, with horses kept day and night in a paddock paradise and brought in to be fed. Each horse has its own stable, and there are two arenas, one of them covered.
Reit- und Fahrverein Weilheim a.d. Teck e.V. is dedicated to equestrian sports and offers a variety of programs for riders of all ages and skill levels. The club provides riding lessons, training for competitions, and hosts regional and national equestrian events. They focus on the care and training of horses, ensuring a supportive environment for both riders and horses.
G. Walter offers riding lessons and horse training services. The business provides mobile riding instruction at clients' facilities or clubs, as well as lessons on their own horses. They cater to beginners and advanced riders, offering various courses including dressage and trail preparation.
Manege Ruimzicht is a riding school on the edge of Arnhem, next to Huissen. It offers lessons for children from age 5, children from age 7 and adults from age 15, ranging from beginner lessons to private lunge lessons and group lessons. Activities include jumping lessons, rider camps, test days and children's parties. The manege has an indoor hall, is a member of the FNRS and also trains people for the horse-keeping profession.
IJsselhoef is a riding school and livery yard near Westervoort. Lessons are small-scale and start with an introductory lesson, followed by private, duo or youth group lessons, plus groundwork lessons such as lunging and in-hand work. The small livery stable has 34 boxes of varying sizes and three arenas, with set feeding rounds and seasonal pasture turnout. Its instructors hold ORUN diplomas and the yard also organises pony camps.
Hippisch Centrum de Achterhoek is an equestrian centre in IJzerlo where all aspects of equestrian sport are practised. It has a large 1800 m2 indoor arena used for regular lessons and events. The centre offers riding lessons, competitions, eventing, a pony kids club and horse coaching. It also offers overnight stays in a B&B, a mini campsite and a group farmhouse.
Stal Deb is a small-scale riding stable in Winterswijk with educational, well-mannered horses and ponies. It offers adult lessons in the morning, lessons on your own horse or pony, and leases for different ages. The horses get daily pasture turnout and welfare is a stated priority. The stable is a member of the FNRS and a recognised SBB training company with qualified instructors.
Bio Manege is a riding centre in Arnhem that makes horse riding possible for children and adults with physical, sensory, intellectual or psychosocial disabilities. Specially trained instructors and adaptive aids allow riders to experience the relaxing and therapeutic effects of riding. It offers riding lessons, therapeutic riding within rehabilitation plans, and carriage rides. The manege is located on the grounds of the Bio Vakantieoord, whose guests can also ride there.
EFA Naturheilkunde specializes in holistic health treatments for horses, focusing on their overall well-being. The services include equine therapy and training, addressing both physical and psychological needs. The business emphasizes the importance of understanding the horse's health and training in a responsible manner.
Mirijam Stark - MKA Horsemanship offers mobile horsemanship training in the Alb-Donau-Kreis region. The services include ground work, riding lessons, and training for horses. The focus is on building a partnership between horse and rider through understanding and communication. Mirijam emphasizes the importance of both horse and rider's development in the training process.
Allaround with Pleasure, led by Judith Götz, provides personalized riding lessons and training for both leisure and competitive riders. The focus is on improving riding skills and understanding horses through structured lessons and individual support. Services include groundwork, seat training, and preparation for competitions, catering to the needs of both horse and rider.
Artistic Dressage offers training for riders to learn how to train their horses effectively. The focus is on developing a deeper connection between horse and rider through clear communication and understanding of biomechanics. They provide resources and courses to empower riders in their training journey.
Ponyhof Hohenzollern offers riding lessons for children and adults, focusing on trust and proper care of the ponies. The facility emphasizes learning responsibility and respect for animals through hands-on experiences. Additionally, they have a small breeding program for ponies, enhancing their equestrian offerings.
Islandpferdegestüt Hohenstein offers a complete service for Icelandic horses, including breeding, riding lessons, and horse boarding. They provide tailored riding instruction for riders with their own horses and have a selection of horses for sale. The facility also serves as a breeding station with various stallions available for breeding.
Pferdevilla Kunterbunt offers professional riding education for children aged 4 to 9 years in a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere. The program focuses on developing a deep connection with horses through playful learning experiences. Activities include grooming, understanding horse behavior, and introductory riding lessons in a safe environment.
Tannenhof in Pfullingen offers horse boarding services and riding lessons in a friendly atmosphere. The facility provides various types of stabling options and has ample grazing areas for horses. Additionally, it features riding arenas and access to trails for riding in the surrounding countryside.
Winterlingen Winners is an internationally recognized training and trading stable for sport horses, led by Andy Witzemann. The facility trains around 65 horses daily, focusing on quality education and successful competition outcomes. The Witzemann family is actively involved in the training and care of the horses, ensuring a professional approach to equestrian education.
