Lessons, instruction and schooling — find a yard to learn the ropes or bring a horse on.
P.S. It's All About Connection is the riding instruction practice of Saskia Pilanen. Lessons focus on the rider's posture and seat and the communication between horse and rider. She also offers target and clicker training for horses and uses balance pads for horses. Riders can train on Joker, a non-electronic horse simulator that responds to the rider's movements.
PSJ Kessha is a Polish-language riding school based at a stable in Hilvarenbeek, describing itself as the first Polish riding school in the Netherlands. It offers group and individual riding lessons, hacks out, jumping, lunge and groundwork lessons and theory lessons. The school is run by owner and head instructor Kasia Haręza. Lessons are offered from Tuesday to Friday and at weekends.
Balemans Ruitersportcentrum is a riding centre on the edge of Breda that offers riding lessons and livery boarding. Lessons are given by qualified instructors, with staff on hand to help riders tack up before and after lessons. Livery horses are stabled in straw-bedded boxes, fed five times a day and turned out on pasture or paddocks. Boarders can receive dressage and jumping instruction and can join the yard to compete in KNHS competitions. The yard also runs pony camps.
Hippisch Centrum Giessenlanderij is an FNRS-member riding school and four-star livery yard near Noordeloos in the municipality of Molenlanden. It offers private and group lessons for beginner and advanced riders from age 6, with monthly walk lessons for children aged 4 to 6. The centre also runs pony camps, children's parties and FNRS and KNHS competitions. An equestrian shop and a bed and breakfast are part of the business.
PferdeSport Seitle GmbH offers a variety of equestrian services including horse boarding, riding lessons for all skill levels, and equine therapy. They provide a nurturing environment for horses and focus on the well-being of both horses and riders. The facility also features a selection of sale horses for sport and leisure.
Reiterhof Steinhof in Neuendettelsau is a family-run riding farm and FN partner business. It keeps livery horses, school horses and ponies in loose housing, open stables and boxes with or without paddocks. It offers riding lessons, led pony rides, riding holidays and children's birthday parties. Facilities include an indoor arena, an outdoor arena, a covered lunging hall and a small inn with beer garden.
Manege Hitland (Ruitersportcentrum Hitland) is a riding school in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel offering group and private riding lessons for young and old. It runs pony days, pony weeks, children's parties and Plezier met Paarden dressage test days. Livery is available in boxes for horses and ponies, with twice-daily hard feed and hay or haylage. Facilities include an indoor arena of 20x40, an outdoor arena of 25x45, a lunging arena, paddocks, a horse walker and a wash bay.
Pferdeparadies Leberle is a horse boarding facility located in Donauwoerth, offering various boarding options including full and partial care. They also provide riding lessons for riders of all styles. The facility is designed to create a pleasant atmosphere for both horses and riders.
De Dordtsche Manege is a city riding school in a historic farmhouse in the Zuidhoven district of Dordrecht. It gives private and group lessons on weekdays and Saturdays for beginner and advanced riders, using mostly its own horses and ponies. About forty horses and ponies are stabled there, some owned by livery clients. Facilities include two indoor arenas, an all-weather outdoor arena, lunging ring, solarium and horse walker. The yard holds the Stichting Veilige Paardensport safety certificate and organises in-house competitions and pony care courses.
Deilse Hoeve in Deil is a care riding centre run by Henk and Wilma Rijken since July 2024. It combines a recreational riding school with riding lessons and adapted riding, care-focused day activities working with horses, and after-school childcare. The yard holds in-house dressage competitions for its riders. Participants groom and work with horses and other animals in a relaxed, non-competitive setting.
Hippisch Centrum Dordrecht is a riding centre in Dordrecht offering riding lessons on its own horses and ponies or on the rider's own horse. Lessons are given by qualified instructors, grouped by level, with walk-and-trot pony lessons for children from age 5. The centre keeps more than 30 school horses and ponies. It also offers livery with fixed rates, including mucking out, feeding and optional turnout in field, walker or paddock.
PSV Hippos is an equestrian sports association in Gorinchem, founded in 1925. It offers dressage and jumping lessons to members who ride their own pony or horse; it is not a riding school with its own horses. Members can use a 20x60 arena, a large 45x65 sand arena, jumping equipment and a lunging ring. The club organises clinics, KNHS competitions, educational evenings, lessons for young riders and an annual pony camp.
Erlebnisreiterhof Wolferstadt is an equestrian facility offering horse boarding, riding lessons, and equestrian events for children and teens. The facility provides individual care for horses in spacious paddock boxes and offers a variety of riding programs. They also host guided rides and events, making it a comprehensive equestrian center.
Kinderreiten & Ponyclub Wild Schwanstetten is a riding school focused on teaching children how to ride and care for horses. They emphasize a respectful and natural approach to horse handling, offering lessons and workshops for children aged 5 to 8. The school promotes fun and engaging learning experiences in a natural environment, helping children develop balance and coordination while riding.
HauserHof Ellenbrunn specializes in classical riding education for all ages and skill levels. They provide lessons for children starting from age 5, focusing on the fundamentals of horse handling and riding. The facility also offers individual training sessions and emphasizes a responsible and safe approach to horse care and training.
Reitanlage Härtsfeldhof in Bopfingen on the edge of the Swabian Alb offers livery in paddock boxes and an active stable. It has two indoor arenas, an outdoor arena, a wash bay and a solarium. It runs supervised riding holidays for children with lessons, riding weekends, hacks, courses and a pony club. Holiday flats, apartments and a guesthouse are also available.
Ponyhof Rettig offers a unique experience for children and adolescents to learn about ponies, animals, and nature. The facility provides riding lessons and promotes responsible interaction with animals. Through hands-on experiences, children develop self-confidence and a deeper understanding of nature.
SV Holzheim is a sports club that offers a variety of activities including football, gymnastics, bowling, table tennis, and equestrian sports. The equestrian section provides riding lessons for all age groups and has facilities for horse riding and training. They also have a structured pricing system for different types of riding lessons.
Reiterhof Fuchs is a family-run riding school located in Ketschenweiler, Germany. They offer riding holidays, lessons, and camps specifically for girls aged 10 and above. The facility provides a welcoming atmosphere for children to experience horseback riding and engage in various equestrian activities.
Ponylina is a riding school located in Neresheim, Germany, dedicated to teaching children about horses from the age of 2. The school emphasizes a fun and engaging approach to riding, helping children overcome fears and build confidence. They offer various programs including holiday courses, pony rides, and individual lessons, all designed to foster a love for horses in a safe environment.
Reitanlage Brunnenfeld offers riding lessons for all ages and skill levels, focusing on building confidence and skills in riders. The facility is also involved in various equestrian events and training programs. The team consists of experienced trainers who provide quality instruction and support for both horses and riders.
Reit- und Fahrverein Heidenheim-Aufhausen e.V. offers a variety of equestrian activities including riding lessons for individuals aged 9 and older. The club promotes a strong community spirit among horse riders and their families, emphasizing respectful interactions with horses. They provide training and support for both horse owners and riders without their own horses, fostering development in equestrian skills.
The Hetzenbühlhof Sorg near Bettringen is a riding farm and activity farm. It runs riding holidays for horse-mad children, with dates and registration forms published each year. It also hosts children's birthday parties among its horses, donkeys and other animals and offers farm education. A converted barn is rented out as a seminar and training room.
Reiterverein Aalen u. Umgebung e.V. is a riding club that offers riding lessons and various equestrian activities. They provide boarding services for horses and organize events and competitions. The club is focused on fostering a community for riders of all levels.
