Lessons, instruction and schooling — find a yard to learn the ropes or bring a horse on.
INSPIRE Horsemanship & Coaching gives natural horsemanship lessons on location in the wider Bodegraven area. Lessons suit owners looking for inspiration, a good start, or help with a specific problem. It also offers horse coaching aimed at personal development for people. Lessons and coaching are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Clicker Coach, run by Wendy Misran and Conrad van Pruijssen, teaches horse owners to train their horses with clicker training based on cooperation and trust. Services include clicker lessons, online video coaching and online courses such as trailer loading and getting started with clicker training. They also work with traumatised and problem horses. The business is based in Utrecht.
Pferdesportverein Dannstadter Höhe e.V. is a riding club that offers a variety of equestrian activities for all ages. They provide riding lessons, horse boarding, and organize events and camps. The facility includes a newly designed stable complex with paddock boxes and options for pasture access.
Schriktraining, run by Het Paniekvrije Paard, organises desensitisation training sessions for horse and rider in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Participants and their horses work through obstacles they may meet on the road, such as tarpaulins, flags, a water crossing and smoke, to build trust. A basic and a follow-up phase are offered. Individual training is also available in groundwork, lunging without side reins, in-hand work and riding.
Reitclub Elsenz is a riding club that focuses on teaching children how to ride responsibly and enjoyably. They emphasize the importance of the horse as a partner rather than just a sport tool. The club offers riding lessons and organizes various activities related to horseback riding.
RFV Horkheim e. V. is a traditional riding and driving club located in Heilbronn. The club offers riding lessons and organizes events for both competitive and leisure riders. They welcome riders of all levels and encourage community involvement in their activities.
Holistisch Horsemanship is run by Irene Drexhage, a holistic instructor who gives private riding and groundwork lessons at the client's stable around Utrecht. Lessons cover dressage-based and recreational riding in balance, in-hand work, lunging without side reins, liberty and natural horsemanship. The approach is based on biomechanics, body language and building trust between rider and horse. Bodywork for horses is also offered.
Blizzful offers certified instruction in dressage-based work with horses and ponies, from the ground and under saddle. Lessons cover groundwork, in-hand work, lunging and riding, and take place at the client's location in central Netherlands. The business also provides GuaSha therapy treatments for horses, and separately for people. Training and therapy can be combined.
Parel van Rooijen is a dressage rider, trainer and certified instructor who has worked full-time training dressage horses since 2015. Horses can be stabled with her for training, from educating young horses to competition readiness up to Lichte Tour level, or trained at the owner's location. She gives private and group lessons at all levels and also works as a dressage judge. The stables are at De Vrijhoeve with paddocks, turnout, a horse walker, indoor and outdoor arenas and lunging circles.
Team Ponyschule Sinsheim provides riding education for children aged 2 to 9 years. They offer various courses including guided riding and pony care experiences. The facility is designed to help children build confidence and develop a love for horses in a supportive environment.
Reiterhof Abel is a riding school and boarding facility located in Ketsch. They offer a range of equestrian services including horse boarding, riding lessons, and training for both beginners and advanced riders. The facility features modern amenities such as indoor and outdoor stables, riding arenas, and a gallop track.
Paard dans met mij is run by Willeke Koopman and helps horse and owner work together in balance. Lessons cover groundwork, lunging on a single line, work in hand and riding, including dressage from the ground. She also offers Guasha sessions for horses, a massage-like technique, and workshops to learn it. A webshop sells Guasha stones and horse scrapers.
Reitanlage Engelberth is a riding and training facility located in Wiesloch, Germany. They offer a variety of services including horse boarding, training, and riding lessons. The facility features modern stabling, multiple riding arenas, and a focus on both dressage and jumping disciplines. The business is managed by experienced staff dedicated to the well-being of the horses and satisfaction of the riders.
Sickmueller Hatzelhof is a horse boarding facility located in Forst, Germany. It specializes in the breeding of sport horses and provides training for both horses and riders. The facility offers comprehensive care for horses, including individual feeding and access to paddocks. Riding lessons are available, conducted by a qualified instructor in a newly built indoor arena.
Ninas Westernponyranch offers riding lessons and activities focused on building trust and care between children and ponies. The ranch provides a safe environment for children to learn about ponies through grooming, leading, and observing. Regular riding lessons are available for all ages, emphasizing a gradual approach to riding and pony care.
Campo Verde is a riding school and boarding facility located in Eschelbronn, Germany. They offer horse boarding with 15 spaces available for horses and ponies, as well as therapeutic riding and riding lessons. The facility provides a harmonious atmosphere for horses and has various amenities for their care and training.
Maries kleine Reiter is a children's riding school located in Brühl, offering personalized riding lessons in a supportive environment. The school focuses on teaching children not only how to ride but also how to care for and understand horses. They provide individual attention in small groups to ensure safety and engagement during lessons.
Pfrimmwiesenhof is a family-run farm in Albisheim that focuses on teaching children how to understand and responsibly interact with ponies. The farm offers small group experiences where children can learn about horse care and develop a relationship with the animals. The emphasis is on respect, patience, and genuine experiences rather than traditional riding lessons.
Gestüt Wolf specializes in breeding the hypoallergenic Curly Horse. They offer various services including riding lessons and coaching sessions that involve these unique horses. The facility is designed to provide a welcoming environment for both horses and visitors, promoting interaction and learning.
Manus Crazy Pony Ranch offers various training services for horses, including circus lessons and trick training. They provide individual lessons, day and weekend courses, and special programs for children. The ranch focuses on creating a harmonious training experience for both horses and riders.
Reitanlage Fröhnerhof is an equestrian facility located in Rheinland-Pfalz, offering optimal boarding for approximately 100 horses. They provide various riding lessons, including a focus on children and adults, and host events for dressage and jumping. The facility includes specialized areas for training and a range of services for horse care.
Reitschule - Pferdepension Schmitt offers horse boarding and riding lessons for children and youth. The facility emphasizes the bond between horses and humans, providing opportunities for children to learn responsibility and teamwork through horse care. They also offer unique experiences like 'Stalldiplom' for children who engage with the horses.
Reitanlage Pappelhof is an equestrian facility located in Frankenthal, Germany. It offers horse boarding with large boxes and paddocks, as well as riding lessons for both competitive and leisure riders. The facility includes multiple riding arenas and trails for various equestrian activities.
Dressurausbildungsstall Stilgenbauer specializes in dressage training and offers riding lessons for external riders. They assist in the search and training of dressage horses, providing information on lineage and training success. The facility is dedicated to fostering successful partnerships between horse and rider.
