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Riding schools

Lessons, instruction and schooling — find a yard to learn the ropes or bring a horse on.

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Manege Pullens

Van Haestrechtstraat 36A, 5171 RC Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands

Manege Pullens is a riding centre in Kaatsheuvel, on the edge of the Loonse en Drunense Duinen national park, founded in 1972 and run by Walter and Mieke Pullens. It offers riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders, guided forest and dune rides, and covered-wagon tours. The centre provides full livery in 56 stables with indoor and outdoor arenas, a lunging ring, jumping field and horse walker, with two livery lessons per week included. Walter Pullens also gives jumping lessons and coaches show jumpers.

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Manege de Molenberg

Valkenswaardseweg 29C, 5595 XB Leende, Netherlands

Manege de Molenberg is a family-run riding centre in Leende, next to the Leenderbossen woods. It offers riding lessons at every level, individually and in groups, as well as guided outdoor rides. Horse owners can board their horses with daily feeding, turnout on paddocks or pasture, and one group lesson per week included. Facilities include indoor and outdoor arenas, a cross-country field with natural obstacles, a lunging ring and a horse walker. An on-site grand cafe overlooks the arenas.

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RSC Manege Meulendijks

Strabrechtseheideweg 6, 5591 TZ Heeze, Netherlands

RSC Manege Meulendijks is a riding sports centre on the edge of the Strabrechtse Heide nature area in Heeze, North Brabant. It offers riding lessons for recreational and sport riders of every level. Horse owners can keep their horses at the centre on livery and use its five arenas. The centre also runs riding camps for young riders and lists horses for sale, breeding and sport horses on its site.

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Stal Reigershof

Reigerstraat 2, 2490 Balen, Belgium

Stal Reigershof is a riding stable in Balen, Belgium, run as a non-profit association. It offers riding lessons for riders of every level, both private and in groups, from young children to adults and competition riders. Lessons are given by certified instructors, including founder Nina Van Keilegom, who has competed in dressage up to Prix Saint Georges level. The stable has been operating under this name since 2021.

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Kingston Ranch

Wolfsdonken 3, 2490 Balen, Belgium

Kingston Ranch is a riding yard in Balen, near Leopoldsburg and Mol. It gives private riding lessons for beginners to advanced riders, including western, barrel racing, pole bending, jumping, trick riding and dressage basics. It also offers private trail rides, pony walks and stabling for a number of horses. The ranch has a bar-cafeteria, Kingston Saloon, and sells branded merchandise online.

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Manege Visdonk

Marterdreef 5, 4707 PL Roosendaal, Netherlands

Manege Visdonk is a riding school and livery yard on the Visdonk estate in Roosendaal, running since 2008. It gives riding lessons and offers 20 livery stalls for horses and ponies with 24-hour supervision and turnout. Facilities include a 20x60 outdoor arena, a 20x40 indoor arena, a lunging ring and a covered horse walker. The yard also holds in-house competitions, pony camps and children's parties.

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Stal 't Achterhof

Achteraard 34, 2322 Hoogstraten, Belgium

Stal 't Achterhof is a horse yard in Hoogstraten opened in November 2018 and run by Laurie Van Campfort. It offers holiday livery and stabling with medical aftercare, but no permanent full livery. Services include schooling horses in jumping or dressage, clipping, wintering and care. Jumping and dressage lessons are given on site or at the client's location, and the drained 30x70m outdoor arena can be hired.

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Stal Bette Leys

Sint Lenaartseweg, 2320 Hoogstraten, Belgium

Stal Bette Leys is a small pony club in Hoogstraten founded in 2020 and run by Bette Leys. It is aimed at beginning and young riders and gives private and group lessons on its own ponies or on the rider's own pony. It also organises pony days, pony camps and birthday parties. Visits are by appointment only.

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Manege Pareynhof

Genastraat 5, 3960 Bree, Belgium

Manege Pareynhof is a family-run riding school in Bree, run since 2004. It gives private and group dressage lessons on its own ponies and horses for young and older riders. A number of livery stalls are available for boarders. The yard also runs pony days, riding camps, shows and friendly competitions, and is a member of Paardensport Vlaanderen.

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Manege De Gulle Ruif

Laag Heukelomseweg 2-A, 5059 AN Heukelom, Netherlands

Manege De Gulle Ruif is a dressage yard in Heukelom, near Tilburg. Marieke Pijnenburg trains horses in dressage and gives private lessons up to Grand Prix level. The yard has dressage horses for sale, from young horses to trained ones, including horses from its own breeding. The breeding programme has been run for almost 40 years with the aim of producing broodmares that are also good sport horses.

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Manege Stal Cavaro

Busselen 5, 2260 Westerlo, Belgium

Manege Stal Cavaro is a family-run riding centre in Westerlo, in the Kempen region. It offers group and private riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders with experienced instructors. Owners can also stable their horse or pony at the yard. The centre organises events and competitions, including an annual winter series, summer camps and birthday parties, and rents out its indoor arena and tent for training.

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Manege Hogerduinen

Hoger Duinenweg 1-A, 5464 TH Veghel, Netherlands

Manege Hogerduinen is a riding school in Mariaheide offering riding and jumping lessons for children and adults at all levels. People with a disability can take adapted lessons given by a certified instructor. The yard also offers livery stabling and a training stable for horses. It hosts riding associations and an equine therapist, and organises children's parties.

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Het Bonte Perdje

Overakkerstraat 372, 4834 XR Breda, Netherlands

Het Bonte Perdje is a foundation, established in 1969, that lets young people with a disability practise horse riding safely. It focuses on riders aged 7 to 35. Lessons take place every Saturday morning at Ruitersportcentrum Breda, with riders on the same horse and with the same instructor and helpers each time. Riding is offered as relaxation and often has a therapeutic effect on posture, balance and confidence.

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Manege de Heide

Boskant 41, 2242 Pulderbos, Belgium

Manege de Heide is a riding school in Pulderbos, Zandhoven, offering riding for young and old. It is surrounded by woods with many signposted bridle paths for long rides. The yard is run by An and Pieter, who teach lessons and care for the horses. Lessons are booked by phone, and a cafeteria with terrace is open to visitors.

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Manege Stal Sintels

Rijsbergseweg 590, 4838 ED Breda, Netherlands

Manege Stal Sintels is a riding school in Breda offering lessons for children up to 15 and for riders aged 16 and over, as well as summer camps. Each rider rides the same matched horse or pony every week. Most of the school's horses and ponies come from its own breeding and are trained by the family instructors. Facilities include an indoor arena, a covered and an outdoor arena, a cross-country field, paddocks and its own riding route.

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Ruitersportcentrum de Roosberg

Bavelse Hei 9, 4854 PN Bavel, Netherlands

Ruitersportcentrum de Roosberg is an equestrian centre in Bavel. It offers riding lessons for young and old, beginners and advanced riders, and livery stabling. From March to September it organises show jumping competitions twice a month, and riders can train daily with private arena hire and instructors available. The centre also deals in sport horses and has a bar and terrace.

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Pieterse & Pieterse Easyhorses

Spekkelaan 16, 2161 GH Lisse, Netherlands

Pieterse & Pieterse Easyhorses offers intensive training weekends and weeks for horse riders to focus on improving their skills with their horses. The facility includes both indoor and outdoor arenas for training purposes. Aniek den Braber-Pieterse, a licensed Parelli Professional, leads the training sessions and courses.

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De Amsterdamse Manege

Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 25, 1182 AA Amstelveen, Netherlands

De Amsterdamse Manege is an equestrian center that offers riding lessons and horse leasing. They focus on horse welfare and provide a comprehensive training approach for riders of all levels. The facility has a long history and aims to maintain a balance between rider and horse during training.

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Stichting Paardrijden Gehandicapten Amstelland en Meerlanden

Spieringweg 801, 2142 EC Cruquius, Netherlands

Stichting Paardrijden Gehandicapten Amstelland en Meerlanden provides horseback riding lessons for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The organization focuses on creating a supportive environment where riders can enjoy their time with horses. They have been operating since 1974 at Manege de Cruquiushoeve, emphasizing trust and enjoyment in riding activities.

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Rijvereniging & Ponyclub Wennekers

Mr. Jac. Takkade 21, 1432 CB Aalsmeer, Netherlands

Rijvereniging & Ponyclub Wennekers is an enthusiastic association that provides its members with opportunities in equestrian sports, including official competitions and clinics. The club also organizes recreational activities for members who enjoy horseback riding. Most activities take place at the Paardensportcentrum Wennekers.

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Horseworks

4231 ZD Meerkerk, Netherlands

Horseworks offers a variety of equestrian services including riding lessons, longeing lessons, and training for horses. They also provide competition support and equine bodywork. The instructor emphasizes a tailored approach to training based on the horse and rider's needs.

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THorse Training & Instructie

1074 JD Amsterdam, Netherlands

THorse Training & Instructie, led by Tessa Honig, specializes in dressage and jumping training for riders of all levels. The focus is on improving communication between the rider and horse, ensuring a better understanding and performance. Tessa offers private lessons and training sessions, emphasizing clear aids and mutual respect between horse and rider.

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Stal De Drie Merriën

Belmermeer 1-A, 1151 ED Broek in Waterland, Netherlands

Stal De Drie Merriën is a riding school and boarding facility located in Waterland. They offer group and private riding lessons for children starting from age six, taught by certified instructors. The facility also provides boarding services for horses, including access to indoor and outdoor arenas, paddocks, and fields.

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Manege Paardencoach Tjitske Bakker

Julianastraat 23A, 1633 JL Avenhorn, Netherlands

Manege Paardencoach Tjitske Bakker is a small riding school located in Avenhorn, offering riding lessons for children and coaching with horses. They provide boarding services for horses and have a friendly atmosphere with personal attention. The facility includes indoor and outdoor riding arenas and caters to both beginners and advanced riders.

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