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Training barns

Competition prep, sale prep and schooling — find a program that brings a horse on.

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Athletic Horse

TA Makkinga, Netherlands

Athletic Horse is an equestrian training and horse rehabilitation facility in Makkinga, the Netherlands, operated by certified ORUN instructor Wendy Maertens. The centre offers riding instruction, horse rehabilitation and revalidation programmes, rider fitness training with Flexchair, and competition event support. The facility emphasises individualised care and a calm, routine-based stable environment for each horse.

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Beukers Horse Sport VOF

DL Waarland, Netherlands

Stal Marcel Beukers is a professional equestrian sports facility in Waarland, North Holland, offering horse training, breaking-in (africhting), pension boarding, and riding instruction. The yard has a strong focus on sport horse development and has competed at national and international level. Clients benefit from experienced, hands-on coaching in a modern, well-equipped stable environment.

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Van Gils Showtraining

KH Wapse, Netherlands

Van Gils Showtraining is an equestrian training operation based in Wapse, in the Dutch province of Drenthe. The team specializes in preparing horses and riders for the show ring, offering focused schooling and coaching to sharpen performance and presentation. Set in the heart of Dutch equestrian country, the yard serves riders aiming to compete at a competitive level. Personalized training plans are tailored to each individual horse-and-rider combination.

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Trainer voor paard en ruiter

NC Epe, Netherlands

Trainer voor paard en ruiter is a specialist equine training and therapy practice in the Netherlands, run by certified trainer Emma Jansen. Emma offers Fascia Release Therapy and SURE FOOT balance sessions for horses, alongside Joker lessons and personalised nutrition advice for riders. The practice is dedicated to achieving balance, stability, and harmony between horse and rider.

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Vreedenburgh III B.V.

AM Dalen, Netherlands

Stal Vreedenburgh is an equestrian facility in Dalen, Netherlands, specialising in Iberian Lusitano horses for dressage and working equitation. Founded in 2010 by Hester Bischot, the stable offers professional horse training and competition preparation, riding clinics, stallion stud services, horse sales, and rehabilitation after injury. Expert bit fitting services round out the offering.

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Double K Equestrian

Sittingbourne ME9 0SG, United Kingdom

Double K Equestrian offers natural horsemanship training and riding instruction in Sittingbourne, Kent. Trainer Kristan-Lee Kruger, qualified to Level 3 in Equine Behaviour and Psychology, specialises in backing, groundwork, confidence-building, and the re-education of horses with behavioural challenges.

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Horse Drawn Promotions

Andover SP11 7AP, United Kingdom

Horse Drawn Promotions, led by Barry Hook, is a Hampshire-based specialist in carriage driving education and horse training for harness work. The business offers driving lessons, taster courses, clinics, and breaking-and-training services for horses new to harness, with worldwide travel available for clinics. Video education materials and an online subscription library complement the in-person programme, with the aim of producing horses that are safe, confident, and happy in all aspects of harness work.

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William R Muir

Hungerford RG17 8UG, United Kingdom

William Muir & Chris Grassick Racing is a licensed flat racehorse training yard based at Linkslade Stables in Lambourn, Berkshire. The yard develops elite flat racehorses across all age groups, offering owners access to world-class facilities including all-weather gallops, an equine spa, a horse walker, and turnout paddocks. William Muir and Chris Grassick hold a joint training licence, applying individual development programmes to each horse in their care.

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Paardensportcentrum Marum V.O.F.

AG Marum, Netherlands

Paardensportcentrum Marum is a full-service equestrian centre situated on the border of Groningen and Friesland in the Netherlands. The facility offers boarding stables, riding instruction, professional horse and pony training, and foaling stalls. Horses and ponies are available for sale, and the centre provides keuring preparation and young-horse rearing services. Two indoor arenas, an outdoor arena, a covered lunging circle, and a horse walker are available on site.

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Pieter Cornelis Buitenhek

Karlsfeld-Rothschwaige, Germany

Pieter Cornelis Buitenhek is a certified equestrian master based in Karlsfeld near Munich, specialising in the training, placement, and sale of sport and leisure horses. He offers professional horse training and education, working with horses listed on leading equine marketplaces. Clients benefit from his expertise in dressage and sport-horse development.

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Reitschule Gut Riedhausen

Brunnthal, Germany

Ulrich Rasch Sportpferde GmbH operates Gut Riedhausen equestrian centre in Brunnthal, Bavaria, providing comprehensive horse training and riding instruction across dressage and jumping disciplines. The facility offers full and partial Beritt (professional horse training), longe work, young horse development, and competition presentation of clients' horses. Riding lessons are available for all levels from beginners and children to advanced riders, complemented by guided trail rides and a horse sales service.

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Alan King Racing

Swindon SN4 0QZ, United Kingdom

Alan King Racing is a dual-purpose Grade 1 and Group 1 racehorse training operation based at Barbury Castle Stables in Wroughton, Wiltshire. The yard trains both Flat horses (turf and all-weather) and National Hunt horses over hurdles and fences. Owners can get involved through the Alan King Racing Club, and the stables offer extensive facilities including gallops, an outdoor school, schooling grounds and an equine spa. Stable tours are available.

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Reitstall Neuenfelde Jonas

Harburg, Germany

Reitstall Neuenfelde is a Hamburg riding school offering comprehensive instruction for riders from age 2 through to advanced adults, covering dressage, jumping, lungeing, groundwork, and desensitisation. The facility also specialises in young horse training and rehabilitation of difficult horses. Box rental is available on site.

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Reiterhof Seifert

Oyten-Bassen, Germany

Reiterhof Seifert is an equestrian facility in Crinitzberg, Saxony, offering horse boarding, riding instruction, and professional horse training including breaking and innovative Tensegrity-based methods. The facility has operated for over 25 years with a strong focus on species-appropriate horse keeping within a Paddock Trail layout. It is run by Christian and Aurelia Seifert and caters to boarding horses and riders seeking quality instruction.

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Veldhuisen Stables Nigtevecht

PJ Nigtevecht, Netherlands

Dols Stables (formerly Stal Veldhuisen) is a five-star FNRS-certified equestrian facility in Nigtevecht, Netherlands, set on ten hectares alongside the River Vecht. The stable offers full boarding for up to 84 horses in individual boxes, together with professional dressage and jumping instruction and young horse development programmes. Transport services and on-site corporate meeting facilities round out the offering at this versatile equestrian venue.

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Stal van de Grijp

RN Echtenerbrug, Netherlands

Stal van de Grijp is a dressage training stable in Echtenerbrug, Friesland, the Netherlands, emphasising attention, craftsmanship, and respect for horse and rider. The stable offers training sessions, riding instruction, and saddle-fitting services, bringing horses to the desired performance level. An active breeding programme with Elite mares complements the training operation, and horses are available for sale.

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Dance with horses

PZ Haulerwijk, Netherlands

Dance with Horses is a natural horsemanship training and coaching practice in Haulerwijk, Friesland, offering trust-based instruction in both riding and groundwork. Trainer Kim van der Zouw provides private lessons, behavioral problem solving, young horse training, trailer loading assistance, and retraining from English to western riding. Sessions are available for riders of all levels, including specialized programs for children and adults with additional support needs.

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Obi Training Center

Peer, Belgium

Obi Training Center is a professional Arabian horse training center in Peer, Belgium, specializing in the preparation and presentation of Arabian horses for international shows. Led by Tom Oben, one of the most respected trainer-handlers in the Arabian horse world, the center offers expert training and fresh semen services. The facility serves clients seeking top-level Arabian horse handling and competition preparation.

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Oaktree Stables

AD Cromvoirt, Netherlands

Oaktree Stables is a boarding and training facility located in Cromvoirt, offering horse owners a well-run home for their horses alongside professional training support. The yard combines attentive daily care with structured schooling, catering to riders working toward steady progress in the saddle. Facilities are geared toward everyday boarding needs as well as focused training sessions for horse and rider. Set in the countryside near Cromvoirt, the stable provides a calm environment suited to both leisure and competition-minded riders.

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Reiterhof Otremba

Grethem-Büchten, Germany

Reiterhof Otremba is a family-run equestrian centre in Grethem, Lower Saxony, offering professional horse training, riding lessons, and boarding facilities for horses of all levels. The yard combines classical riding instruction with modern horsemanship methods, catering to both leisure riders and competitive students. Facilities include spacious paddocks, a riding arena, and dedicated stabling designed for the wellbeing of every horse. The team, active on social media, shares regular updates and training insights from daily life at the yard.

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Horsemanship

Balve-Beckum, Germany

Lorant Kornis Horsemanship offers Native American-inspired horsemanship training focused on building a deep understanding between horse and human through the Tengri Concept philosophy. Based in Balve-Beckum, Germany, the program teaches riders and horse owners effective communication techniques and natural training methods. Sessions are available for individuals seeking to fundamentally improve their relationship with horses.

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Keicher's Kutschparadies Markus Keicher

Leutenbach, Germany

Keicher's Kutschparadies is a carriage driving enterprise in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, run by Markus Keicher. The business offers horse-drawn carriage experiences and structured driving courses (Fahrkurse) for enthusiasts of all levels, covering the fundamentals of carriage driving and horsemanship. Course dates are available for 2025 and 2026, providing a rare opportunity to learn the traditional art of driving in a hands-on, personal setting.

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Stall Pelz

Königswinter-Oberscheuren, Germany

Stall Pelz is a livery and training yard run by Thorsten Pelz at Oberscheuren, part of Königswinter in the Rhineland. The yard combines boarding with the schooling and competition production of horses, and its riders regularly turn out at local and regional shows. Sale horses are offered from the yard, and the affiliated riding club PSG Stall Pelz e.V. is based on the site. Visitors are welcome to come and see the facility for themselves.

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Horse School - Pferdeausbildung mit Liane Berghammer

Schotten-Kaulstoß, Germany

Horse School - Pferdeausbildung mit Liane Berghammer is a training barn and riding school based in Schotten-Kaulstoss in the Vogelsberg region of Hesse, Germany. Under Liane Berghammer's guidance, the yard focuses on horse training and rider instruction, working with horses at various stages of their education. The school offers a personal, hands-on approach to horsemanship, helping both young horses and their riders build a solid foundation. Its rural Vogelsberg location provides ample outdoor space for training and schooling work.

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