Lessons, instruction and schooling — find a yard to learn the ropes or bring a horse on.
Manege De Eenhoorn is a riding school in Diemen, linked to the Ruitersportvereniging Diemen, where riders can learn at several levels. It gives dressage, jumping and cross-country lessons and currently has room for children aged 8 to 12 who want to start riding. During school holidays it organises pony camp days with the horses and ponies. The manege is affiliated with FNRS and KNHS.
Lone Star Western Stable is a small-scale western riding school in Alphen aan den Rijn. It offers starter, group and private lessons for beginners and experienced riders. Facilities include indoor and outdoor arenas with reining footing, paddocks and wash bays. It also offers care-horse arrangements, children's parties, western group outings and western demonstrations at events.
Liethorp is a riding club and manege in Leiderdorp offering riding lessons for young riders and adults, from beginners to advanced. Lesson types include trial lessons, dressage, jumping and working equitation. It also offers pony walks for young children, outdoor rides, clinics and competitions. The yard has a canteen and recently renewed facilities.
Stal de Brink is a small-scale riding school in Aalsmeer offering group lessons for children and private lessons up to age 18. Regular clients can also take jumping lessons and go on hacks in the woods. Lessons are given in small groups, most ponies are ridden bitless, and there is a 70 kg rider weight limit for pony welfare. The stable also hosts children's parties and pony camps.
Madurodam Manege in The Hague offers therapeutic riding for children and adults, run by the Stichting Paardrijden Gehandicapten. Riders benefit physically and mentally from the movement of and contact with the horse while learning to ride. The horses and ponies are selected for their character, behaviour and movement, and lessons are run with instructors and volunteers. Private lessons are also available, and the foundation relies on donors and sponsors.
Manege Bentwoud is a riding school on the edge of Boskoop that has operated since 1997. Riding lessons are given in small groups to keep quality high. Its riding club, founded in 1999, is a member of the KNHS. The manege holds the safety certificate of Stichting Veilige Paardensport.
Stal de Ripse Ruiters is an FNRS-affiliated riding school in Rijpwetering offering introductory, group and private lessons as well as vaulting. It runs summer camps such as pony camps and training camps, plus children's parties and holiday activities. The yard offers livery stabling for horses and ponies with daily roughage grown on its own land. It also operates as a care farm and hosts competitions through its riding club.
Hippisch Centrum Zeegersloot is a riding centre in Alphen aan den Rijn offering riding lessons for all ages and levels with qualified instructors. It provides small-scale livery with large boxes, daily feeding and mucking out, and pasture turnout. Facilities include two indoor arenas, an all-weather outdoor arena, lunging circles, a horse walker and a wash bay. The centre hosts KNHS competitions and other activities through its associated riding club.
Nieuwendijk Hoeve is a riding school (manege) in Oud Ade offering group lessons for children and adults, from beginners to advanced riders, as well as private lessons. It also provides livery for horses and runs a small breeding operation that produces foals. In the summer holidays it organises pony camps, and it has a carrousel team that trains weekly. Pony days, leasing and children's parties are also offered.
Dressursportzentrum Zweifelsheim provides professional training for both riders and horses, focusing on dressage. They offer various coaching services, including equine-assisted coaching. The facility is equipped to support training and rehabilitation for horses, ensuring optimal conditions for both training and care.
Reittherapiestall offers therapeutic riding and riding lessons for children and adults. They provide a responsible approach to horse care and riding education. The facility also offers pony rides and various equine-related activities.
Auszeit mit den Pferden offers a variety of equestrian experiences, including pony rides and private coaching sessions. The business is located at Bärnhof in Heppstädt and has been operating since 2011. It provides opportunities for nature rides and special moments with horses, catering to beginners and children.
Manege Geuzeneiland is a non-profit riding school on an island at the edge of Sloterpark in Amsterdam Nieuw-West, operating since 1964. It gives group riding lessons to children from age 8, teenagers and adults. Riders help care for the horses before and after lessons, and much of the work is done by volunteers. The riding school also offers coaching with horses and organises activities such as camps and competitions.
Manege Jonker is a three-star FNRS riding school in Katwijk aan Zee, close to the beach and dunes. It gives lessons from Monday to Saturday for children and adults, from beginners to advanced riders. It runs group and private beach and trail rides. The yard also offers livery for more than 50 horses, with an indoor arena, outdoor arena, lunging ring and summer grazing.
Reitclub Erlangen e.V. is an equestrian club that offers riding lessons and boarding services for horses. The facility includes a riding school and a dedicated area for private horses. They provide various equestrian activities and events for members and the community.
Connemaragestüt Thiergartenhof is a family-run stud farm specializing in breeding Connemara ponies since 1971. They offer riding lessons and horse boarding services, focusing on responsible horse care and training. The facility also provides training for young horses and has a selection of ponies for sale.
Schlachtfohlen auf dem Weg ins Glück e.V. offers expertise in horse care, health, and training. The organization provides informative articles and resources for horse owners and enthusiasts. They focus on optimal training methods and the well-being of horses, catering to both beginners and experienced riders.
Islandpferde von der Wied is a family-run business specializing in the breeding and training of Icelandic horses. They offer riding lessons, organized trail rides, and have horses available for sale. The facility provides boarding services and focuses on the well-being of both horses and riders.
The Savvy Center offers horse training and education services based on Natural Horsemanship principles. They provide courses and lessons for both horses and riders, focusing on building trust and understanding between them. The center also offers boarding services for horses.
Nadine Reinfels operates a mobile practice specializing in physiotherapy and natural healing for horses. Services include physiotherapy, osteopathy, training therapy, and riding lessons with a focus on physiotherapeutic methods. The practice aims to maintain the health and fitness of horses through various treatments and therapies.
Tamara's Ponyhof offers horse training and therapeutic riding services. They provide a small horse boarding facility and specialize in coaching problem horses. The facility welcomes all types of riders and horses.
Reit- und Fahrverein Atzhausen is a family-oriented club focusing on children and youth activities. They offer riding lessons, including individual and group sessions, as well as pony rides. The club also provides facilities for horse boarding, ensuring the well-being of their horses.
Reit- und Fahrverein Buchen e.V. is a riding club in Buchen offering riding lessons and care for horses kept at its yard. It aims to give riders of all levels good training and competition conditions. The club welcomes beginners and experienced riders alike. It also runs shows, listed on its site for 2026.
Stoppelhoppser Euerhausen is an equestrian facility that offers horse boarding services with various box sizes and amenities. They also provide riding lessons using their school horses. The facility includes a riding hall and outdoor riding area for training and lessons.
