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Ponys Bad Doberan offers therapeutic and educational pony programmes for young children in Bad Doberan, inspired by Montessori pedagogy. Courses are structured by age group: sensory introductions for toddlers, exploratory stable activities for pre-schoolers, and hands-on horsemanship training for children aged six to eight.
Groovy Chaos Ranch is an equestrian ranch at the foot of the Fichtelgebirge mountains in Himmelkron, Germany, run by Elke Richter-Kneermann. The ranch offers guided nature trail rides, weekend and week-long riding vacations, horsemanship training for children aged ten and over, and accommodation for travelling riders at its wandering rider station. The ranch is committed to empathetic, species-appropriate care for all its horses.
Located in Ailingen, Friedrichshafen, this pony farm offers pony rides for children from age 3, riding courses from age 5, children's birthday parties with ponies, and holiday programmes. The operation is run by Vivien Bittelmeyer and provides a friendly, child-oriented introduction to horse riding. Individual attention ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for young riders and their families.
Islandpferdehof Suderburg is an Icelandic horse farm in Suderburg, Lower Saxony, run by IPZV Trainer A Yvonne Heitmann. The farm offers horse boarding, riding instruction, young horse training, training services, clinics, and Icelandic horse breeding. The team holds API course instructor credentials and welcomes enthusiasts of all experience levels.
Reit- und Fahrbetrieb Seelmann (Willow Creek Ranch) is a versatile equestrian facility in Gleussen, Bavaria, offering riding and carriage driving services. The yard provides riding lessons for all levels, pony rentals, carriage rides, children's birthday parties, riding tent camps, and day care. Facilities include an indoor arena, outdoor arena, round pen, solarium, and wash station.
Reit- & Pensionsstall Putfarken is a riding and boarding stable in Hamburg-Bergedorf providing professional horse care, pasture access, feeding services, riding lessons, training, and coordinated veterinary care. The facility is set along the scenic Elbe embankment at Altengammer Elbdeich.
Reitstall Gut Eggenhof is a well-equipped equestrian facility near Erlangen in Uttenreuth, Bavaria, owned and operated by Astrid Starick. The stable offers horse boarding with outdoor boxes, paddock boxes, and indoor stalls, along with a 20x40 m indoor arena and a 20x60 m all-weather outdoor arena with floodlighting. Annual dressage and vaulting tournaments are held on site, with excellent hacking terrain in the adjacent Reichswald forest.
Bergische Reitsportakademie Gelpe is a full-service equestrian academy in Wuppertal offering riding instruction for all ages and skill levels, professional horse boarding, horse sales, and training. The facility hosts show jumping, dressage, and eventing competitions and provides children birthday party programmes. Operating in partnership with Wuppertaler Reit- und Fahrverein e.V., the academy combines competitive sport with a welcoming club atmosphere.
Centaura Reitakademie is a riding school and livery yard in Schwanewede, near Bremen, run by owner Anna Sophia Hohorst. The academy offers riding lessons for beginners through to returning riders in both children/youth and adult groups, with a strong emphasis on horse welfare and respectful horsemanship. Full-service boarding boxes are available alongside horse sales and advisory services. The school prides itself on healthy, well-trained horses and ponies in a supportive and personalised environment.
Reitsportanlage Stahnsdorf GmbH is an equestrian facility in Stahnsdorf, Brandenburg, offering riding instruction, holiday courses, and photo shoot sessions. The facility is home to the Pferdesportverein Stahnsdorf e.V. club community and provides a welcoming environment for riders of all levels. Services include structured lessons, vacation riding programmes, and special events.
Reitacademie Stevenson is a riding school and equestrian centre in Oberderdingen, Baden-Württemberg, operated by Annette Stevenson. Services include riding instruction for all levels, horse training and breaking (Beritt), equine-assisted therapy, children's riding holidays, and executive coaching seminars using horses. The academy's philosophy places the relationship between human and horse at the foundation of personal and equestrian development. Additional offerings include children's birthday parties and a range of seasonal programmes.
Reitsportakademie Osnabrück e.V. is a registered riding association in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, offering riding instruction for children from age three and adults of all abilities. Lessons include individual and group formats, lunge work, guided trail rides, and parent-child Shettystunden sessions. The academy also provides therapeutic riding programmes and customised equestrian projects for kindergartens and schools. Enquiries are taken by phone and WhatsApp on Monday and Friday afternoons.
Stall Holst operates as Hamburger Reitakademie, a riding school in Hamburg offering individual riding lessons for children and adults of all levels. Led by Juliana Gottling, the academy emphasises a personalised approach to equestrian training with 40-minute sessions priced at 75 EUR. The stable prides itself on the close bond between riders and horses.
Bewegungshof Pro Natura e.V. is a registered equestrian association in Havelsee, Brandenburg, situated on a scenic farmstead surrounded by forests, meadows, and waterways. The facility offers horse boarding with access to a covered riding hall and organises holiday riding weeks for children in an immersive natural environment. Located in the village of Fohrde, the farm provides a peaceful retreat combining horsemanship with outdoor activities.
Reitakademie am Landgut Schönwalde is a premier riding academy on the historic Landgut Schönwalde estate near Berlin. The academy provides professional tuition in dressage, show jumping, polo, and long-distance endurance riding for riders of all levels. Set within a beautiful rural estate, it combines world-class equestrian training with an idyllic countryside setting.
Balsaminenhof (Reitstall Parbel) is an equestrian yard in Filderstadt near Stuttgart, Germany, run by Sandra Parbel. It offers riding instruction for all levels, from children's lessons to adult classes including Western freestyle riding, as well as trail rides and riding camps. The yard also provides horse boarding and breeds Pura Raza Española (PRE) horses. Personal attention and attentive horse care are central to the Balsaminenhof philosophy.
Hof Drewes is a riding stable and horse boarding facility in Melbeck, Lower Saxony, run by Maren O'Sullivan and open to riders aged six and above. The yard provides horse boarding in a Paddock Trail open-stable system alongside individual and group riding lessons, longing courses, and horsemanship training, all grounded in biomechanically correct, horse-friendly principles. Additional services include specialised hay processing for horses with respiratory conditions, horse trailer rental, and children's birthday parties. The farm treats horses as partners, and all instruction and care are shaped by equine health and well-being rather than performance alone.
Landhaus Niemann Reiterpension is an FN-recognized riding school in Wriedel-Brockhöfe in the Lüneburg Heath region. The facility offers riding lessons, dressage and jumping courses, equestrian badge certifications, and riding holidays for children, youth, and adults. Guests can enjoy trail rides through the beautiful heathland landscape.
Steffis Freizeitreiten is a Hamburg riding school specialising in leisure riding for adults and children, with a particular focus on inclusive horsemanship without performance pressure. The stable uses patient, cold-blooded horses suited to all rider builds and abilities, including heavier riders rarely catered for at conventional schools. Tuition is available as individual lessons, group courses, and themed workshops, all centred on building a close, respectful partnership between horse and rider.
Gestuet Inselhof is a stud farm and horse breeding operation on a scenic peninsula in Garder Lake within the Mecklenburg Lake District. The facility breeds and sells dressage, jumping, and eventing horses, and offers stallion services alongside recreational trail rides and riding lessons. Therapeutic riding programmes for individuals with disabilities are also provided, making it a multi-faceted equestrian destination.
Reitanlage Seefeld / Camelot Arabians is a four-star FN-certified equestrian facility in Bad Oldesloe-Seefeld, Schleswig-Holstein, with over 35 years of experience in horse breeding, boarding, and riding instruction. The yard specialises in Arabian horse breeding under the Camelot Arabians banner alongside high-quality horse boarding and training. Riding lessons are available for all levels in well-maintained indoor and outdoor arenas. The facility combines professional equestrian expertise with a lifelong passion for the Arabian breed.
Hof Anumee is an equestrian yard in Bendestorf, Germany, operated by Brückner-Kröger GbR with a strong focus on horse welfare. It offers horse boarding in species-appropriate conditions alongside training and riding instruction. The yard's approach centres on balanced, horse-friendly methods rather than purely competitive goals. Prospective boarders are welcome to arrange a tour of the facilities.
Pferdebude Ummern is a horse-based experience and riding venue for children in Ummern, Lower Saxony. It lets young visitors spend time with the horses up close through riding, grooming, painting and outdoor games. Seasonal programmes such as Christmas riding events and horse camps are offered throughout the year. The focus is on playful, hands-on learning about horses and how to communicate with them.
Reitschule Schaubert is a small equestrian facility located on the Maulbeerinsel island within Mannheim's recreational area, offering riding lessons and pony experiences for children and adults. The school runs trial rides for children aged 6 to 10, provides horse boarding for owners, and hosts children's birthday parties on horseback. Seasonal programs including summer riding camps make Reitschule Schaubert a popular destination for families and beginner riders in the Rhine-Neckar region.
