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Sportpferde Schulze Sutthoff is a three-generation family equestrian business in Greven, Münsterland, combining a boarding stable, riding school, and horse breeding operation. Services include professional horse training, young horse breaking, tournament preparation and accompaniment, and horse sales. The long-standing reputation of the family reflects decades of expertise in sport horse development.
Reiterhof & Pferdepension Hackenesch in Münster-Hiltrup is a specialist equine rehabilitation and boarding centre run by the Hackenesch family. The facility is home to Germany's first purpose-built water treadmill (Wasserführanlage), enabling targeted hydrotherapy and conditioning for horses recovering from injury or illness. Guests can also access a sand arena, indoor riding hall (both with ebb-and-flow footing), a 2 km cross-country course with 14 obstacles, and a longeing arena. Qualified riding instruction and therapeutic riding are offered alongside full livery.
Reitstall Neuenfelde is a Hamburg riding school offering comprehensive instruction for riders from age 2 through to advanced adults, covering dressage, jumping, lungeing, groundwork, and desensitisation. The facility also specialises in young horse training and rehabilitation of difficult horses. Box rental is available on site.
Reitklub Frei Tempo e.V. Kirchhatten is a registered equestrian club in Hatten, Lower Saxony, offering riding instruction across dressage, show jumping, and vaulting disciplines for members of all ages. The club maintains a trained string of school horses, enabling students from beginners to experienced riders to develop their skills in a structured and supportive environment. Club facilities are used for regular practice sessions, badge tests, and internal competitions. A friendly, community-focused organisation, Frei Tempo is dedicated to promoting equestrian sport at grassroots level in the region.
Hermanns Hof in Edewecht-Osterscheps is a circus and trail riding school offering creative horsemanship programmes including circus lessons, trail riding instruction, and special events for children. Operated by Heike Kocherscheidt-Riemann, the farm focuses on imaginative and experiential horsemanship for riders of all ages. Clinics and courses complement the regular programme for riders seeking to deepen their skills.
Freizeitreiterhof Anne Zimmer is an established riding facility in Leer, Ostfriesland, founded in 1997. Services include riding lessons for all ages, flexible horse boarding, horse training, equestrian-assisted therapy, holiday programs, and birthday parties, in cooperation with the local riding club. Owner Anne Zimmer brings decades of equestrian expertise to a welcoming yard.
Hof Fehrmoor is an equestrian facility in Bremerhaven managed by Mirjam Dietze, offering riding lessons for all levels from beginners to advanced riders. The yard provides horse boarding, training and breaking-in services (Beritt), pony club programmes, holiday camps, and clinics throughout the year. Riders can book sessions through an online reservation system, making Hof Fehrmoor a well-organised and accessible riding destination in northern Germany.
Islandpferdehof Kari, run by Angela Conradi in Ellerbek near Hamburg, is an Icelandic-horse yard focused on training and instruction. The business offers schooling of horses (Beritt), riding lessons in small groups of up to four riders, and a boarding stable (Pensionsstall). Specialist courses cover loading training, toelt training, groundwork and long-reining. The yard sits in a quiet rural setting surrounded by meadows and fields.
Lale Sies Reitschule is a horse training school based in Lotte, Germany, run by certified riding instructor Lale Sies. The school specialises in full-board training (Vollberitt), young horses, and problem horses, using a calm and empathetic training philosophy. Lale Sies holds a Reken riding instructor qualification and continually advances her skills through further education. Every horse receives individual attention with a focus on building trust and partnership between horse and rider.
Reitschule Ponyclub Bevern is a pony and riding school near Elmshorn in Schleswig-Holstein offering lessons for children from age three through to adults, in small groups and individual sessions. Run by Vanessa Kock, the school focuses on building a genuine partnership between rider and horse in a safe and encouraging environment. Trial lessons, an online booking system, and scheduled holiday breaks make it accessible for new riders of all ages.
English-Isi Riding School in Stüdenitz, Brandenburg, Germany, combines horse riding with English-language learning for children and teenagers. Run by Nadja Hennig, it offers intensive weekend day programmes and holiday riding camps that pair riding instruction with English lessons. Young riders develop horsemanship skills while practising a foreign language in a relaxed rural environment. The concept makes the school a distinctive option for families seeking both riding and language education.
Islandpferdehof Almetal is a riding school and horse boarding facility in Almstedt, Lower Saxony, Germany, specialising in Icelandic horses. Operated by Regina and Carsten Eckert, the farm offers riding instruction for all ages, horse boarding, vaulting for children, summer camps, and Icelandic horse sales. An indoor riding arena and Horsemanship certificate courses complete the offering.
Reiterhof Rohe is a family-run riding farm in the Emsland region near Lathen, Lower Saxony, specialising in riding holidays for girls aged 7 to 17. Participants are matched with ponies or horses suited to their skill level and enjoy daily riding lessons in indoor and outdoor arenas, forest trail rides, and a full activity programme. Shuttle service from Lathen train station is provided, and the farm is supervised around the clock during holiday periods.
Reitstall Willig is a family-run equestrian centre in Möckmühl-Züttlingen, Baden-Württemberg, offering full-care horse boarding and riding lessons in a welcoming atmosphere. The stable features a certified active-housing barn (Bewegungsstall) alongside conventional box stalls, and has held a four-star LAG certification since 2017. Riding holidays and equestrian camp programmes for children and young riders are available throughout the year.
Moorriemer Reitklub e.V. is a non-profit equestrian club near Elsfleth offering classical dressage and show-jumping instruction for beginners and advanced riders of all ages, as well as vaulting for children up to competitive level. Members can train on the club's school horses and take part in tournaments throughout the year. The club also makes its riding hall and outdoor arenas available for training. It provides an affordable, community-focused route into equestrian sport.
SAGA-Reitschulen GmbH operates a network of ten riding schools across Germany, all specialising in instruction on Icelandic horses for riders from beginner to competitive level. Founded and run by the Becker family, the company also offers horse sales, stallion services, and horseshoeing, making it a comprehensive equestrian service provider. The SAGA network is headquartered at Grenzlandhof in Mandelbachtal, Saarland.
Reitschule 4 Himmelsrichtungen is a riding school in Ahrensburg offering group and individual lessons for beginners and experienced riders alike. New students begin with a one-to-one grooming workshop before joining introductory riding lessons, allowing both school and rider to assess fit before committing. The stable is open seven days a week with regular lesson slots.
Reitschule Helmke is a state-recognized riding school at Lindenthalerhof in Wiesbaden, offering equestrian instruction for children, youth, and adults. Led by FN-certified professionals Silke and Franz Helmke, the school specializes in children's riding education with a focus on creating meaningful connections between young riders and horses. The program includes regular riding lessons, pony experiences, and equestrian holiday courses.
FranzisPferdeStärken is an equine therapy and riding school located in Bischofsheim near Frankfurt, offering a wide range of horse-centred programs for children, families, and adults. Services include therapeutic riding (Reittherapie/Pferdetherapie), vaulting instruction, regular riding lessons, horse holiday camps, and educational visits for school classes and kindergarten groups. The farm-based facility promotes the well-being of both horses and participants in a supportive environment alongside other farm animals, and is particularly known for its inclusive approach and programs for people with disabilities.
Reitschule Hippo-Fun is a comprehensive family-run equestrian centre on the outskirts of Münster, offering riding instruction for children and adults in a spacious, green setting. The school runs a dedicated Shetland pony programme for children up to age 10 and standard riding lessons for older participants, alongside holiday camps, FN badge tests, clinics, birthday parties, pony picnics, and driving instruction. Two indoor arenas, an outdoor dressage ground, a terrain trail course, and multiple outdoor arenas cater to all riding disciplines. The school prides itself on small group sizes, personal attention, and an inclusive atmosphere welcoming beginners, returnees, and experienced riders alike.
Ponyhof Schanze is a long-established pony farm in Schlangenbad near Wiesbaden, set in open countryside with direct access to woodland and meadow trails. The yard is home to a string of ponies and horses and specialises in pony rides and guided trail rides in nature for children and adults. Alongside its riding offering it provides riding instruction, children's birthday outings and stabling. It is a relaxed, family-run operation focused on time outdoors with ponies.
Freizeitreiten Hopp is an equestrian tourism operation near the Baltic Sea coast in Groemitz-Lenste, Ostholstein, Germany. The stable offers trail rides through the East Holstein countryside, beach rides, moonlight rides, and pony leading for children. Beginner riding lessons are also available by prior appointment.
Reitschule Ulm is an equestrian riding school on the Swabian Alb in Hohenstadt, run by managing director Susanne Glump. The school offers group and individual lessons, trail rides, jumping courses and holiday programmes for children, welcoming riders from complete beginners through to more experienced equestrians.
Reiten am Meer is a coastal equestrian operation based in Ostseebad Dierhagen on Germany's Baltic Sea coast. It specialises in guided beach and countryside rides for small groups, ranging from sporty outings to relaxed scenic excursions, as well as riding holidays and children's riding programmes. The business also offers training services, including pre-training and rehabilitation for racehorses and schooling for leisure horses, plus loading training. Riders can bring their own horse or join organised riding experiences along the shore.
