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

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Waaken-Hoff

Wedemark, Germany

Waaken-Hoff is a premium equestrian boarding facility near Wedemark, Germany, specialising in the care and training of Icelandic horses. The facility offers spacious paddock boxes with daily turnout, herd contact, and comprehensive stable management including feeding and mucking. Riders and horse owners have access to a modern indoor arena, outdoor arena, round pen, and a dedicated 180-metre oval track purpose-built for Icelandic horse training. The team provides a professional yet personal environment where horses and owners receive attentive, individualised care.

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Islandpferdegestüt Isis vom Südbach auf dem Hof Bredthauer

Hagenburg, Germany

Isis vom Südbach is an Icelandic horse stud farm and equestrian training facility operated by the Bredthauer family on Hof Bredthauer in Hagenburg, Lower Saxony. The farm specialises in breeding, training, and selling Icelandic horses, offering comprehensive services from riding-in young horses through to advanced preparation for competition. Full boarding is available for horse owners, with personal care provided in a family-run environment. The farm maintains an active social media presence and is well-known within the Icelandic horse community for its professional approach to breeding and horsemanship.

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Simplehorsemanship

Gifhorn, Germany

Simple Horsemanship, run by Helke Falke in Gifhorn, offers horse and rider training grounded in natural equine communication and non-violent horsemanship principles. Individual and group instruction covers ridden work, groundwork, and liberty training, along with behavioural consultation for horses with specific challenges. The approach prioritises a deep understanding of equine behaviour to build trust and effective daily interaction between horse and handler.

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Mobiler Reitunterricht Schöppl

Heppenheim (Bergstraße), Germany

Mobiler Reitunterricht Schöppl is a mobile equestrian coaching service based in Heppenheim offering personalised dressage instruction, horse-rider team coaching, and specialist work with sensitive or challenging horses. Trainer Andrea Schöppl has held a Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung (FN) licence since 1998 and brings over 35 years of teaching experience.

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Circle L Ranch

Stöckse-Wenden, Germany

Circle L Ranch is a western equestrian centre in Wenden, Lower Saxony, offering comprehensive horse boarding for leisure and competition horses. The facility provides systematic western riding training from beginner to sport level, including children's Hippolini programmes, courses, and tournaments. Breeding services are available with standing stallions and young horse sales. Additional wellness amenities include equine osteopathy and a salt water horse spa.

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WESTERNREITEN-STADTHAGEN-YOGIN

Nordsehl, Germany

New Paradies Yoginja is a horse ranch near Stadthagen offering western riding, horsemanship, and therapeutic riding sessions. The facility runs round-pen work, trail rides, and archery on horseback alongside structured horsemanship courses. Yoga, mindfulness retreats, and longevity programmes complement the equestrian offer, making it a holistic ranch experience. Family and group events, including pony experiences for children, can be hosted in the on-site seminar and event spaces.

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MP Western Freizeitreiten Marina Perner

Gifhorn, Germany

MP Western Freizeitreiten, run by certified Western Riding Trainer A Marina Perner, offers professional Western riding instruction in the Gifhorn region. The school teaches riding fundamentals, ground work, trail and ranch riding through the Art of Horsemanship methodology. EWU-certified courses and examinations are available, with online lessons via Zoom offered across Germany.

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Reiterhof Conrad

Edemissen, Germany

Reiterhof Conrad is an equestrian farm in Ankensen, Edemissen, specialising in equine-assisted pedagogy and horse boarding, run by Nina Conrad. The yard offers therapeutic riding workshops, children's holiday programmes, and nature experiences that combine horsemanship with educational and wellbeing goals. A welcoming team provides a safe and supportive environment for participants of all backgrounds. Contact the farm by phone or email to find out about upcoming programmes.

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River Ranch Westernreiten Eifel

Seffern, Germany

River Ranch is a Western riding ranch situated in the South Eifel region near Bitburg, Germany, operated by Kristina Bachmann. The facility offers professional Western riding instruction for all skill levels, multi-day riding vacation packages, weekend retreats, and youth summer camps. Guests enjoy guided trail rides through the Eifel countryside, campfire evenings, and barbecues in a family-friendly atmosphere. The ranch emphasises a deep connection between riders and horses in an authentic Western riding tradition.

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Wickert Westernreiten

Ohlweiler, Germany

Wickert Westernreiten in Ohlweiler, Rhineland-Palatinate, offers professional western riding training for riders of all levels under the guidance of Jürgen Wickert. The facility provides rider and horse training, well-equipped grounds, and horse breeding and rearing services. The programme emphasises classical western horsemanship and a harmonious horse-human partnership. Wickert Westernreiten is a welcoming destination for western riding enthusiasts in the Hunsrück region.

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Pferdetraining Melina Burgdorf

Bockenem, Germany

Melina Burgdorf offers professional horse training and personalised rider coaching in Bockenem, Lower Saxony. Her programmes span recreational riding, competitive sports preparation, and young horse development, with an emphasis on biomechanical analysis and holistic equine wellness. Melina holds certifications in personality development and mental training, integrating these methods into her coaching to benefit both horse and rider. She works with clients at all levels, from beginners through to competitors seeking refined technique. Her individualised, empathetic approach makes her a trusted partner for horses and riders seeking sustainable improvement.

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Heidehorsetrail

Häuslingen-Groß Häuslingen, Germany

Gut Allerwiesen, operating under the Heidehorsetrail brand, is a riding and extreme trail training centre run by Christine and Lennart Gebauer in Hauslingen, Lower Saxony. The facility offers a wide range of riding and extreme trail courses, with personalised training support focused on groundwork and developing the connection between horse and rider. The centre caters to riders of all levels seeking to deepen their horsemanship skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.

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Westernreiten Catrin Zimmermann

Friedrichshafen, Germany

Westernreiten Catrin Zimmermann offers professional western riding instruction for children from age 7 and adults of all experience levels at Lake Constance. Based in Friedrichshafen, the facility provides private and group lessons in western riding, along with equine-assisted therapy sessions. Beginners and advanced riders alike are warmly welcomed at this friendly yard.

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AR Trainingstable, Astrid & Markus Rensmann

Sendenhorst, Germany

AR Trainingstable is a western riding school and training facility near Sendenhorst, Germany, operating since 2001. Run by Astrid and Markus Rensmann, the centre offers western riding lessons, professional horse training (Beritt), and boarding for horses. The facility focuses on humane horsemanship principles and natural horsemanship methods. Courses and clinics complement the regular programme throughout the year.

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Menk-Westerntraining

Wittingen-Zasenbeck, Germany

Menk-Westerntraining is a western riding and training stable in Wittingen-Zasenbeck, Lower Saxony, around 30 km from both Uelzen and Wolfsburg. Owner Doerthe Menk is a qualified horse professional (Pferdewirtin Zucht und Haltung) and certified professional western trainer holding a Trainer-A-Lizenz with FN affiliation. The yard offers professional horse training from basic groundwork to competition readiness, boarding with daily turnout on around 5 hectares of pasture, and qualified riding instruction on own or school horses. Regular weekend courses covering western disciplines such as Trail, Horsemanship, and Showmanship at Halter are also scheduled.

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Holl Westernriding Ranch

Stadecken-Elsheim, Germany

Holl Western Riding is a ranch-based Western riding school and training operation in Stadecken-Elsheim, run by trainers Andreas and Nadine Holl. The facility offers individual and group lessons on school or private horses, plus courses in horsemanship, freestyle and groundwork. Riders can join guided group and full-day trail rides through the Selztal region, and children's riding camps are held during holidays. An online academy extends its beginner, fundamentals and groundwork courses to remote students.

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Anna Schreiner Westerntraining

Nottuln, Germany

Anna Schreiner Westerntraining is a Western riding school in Nottuln, Muensterland, offering individual lessons, competition coaching, and horse training across disciplines including Trail, Ranch Riding, and Horsemanship. The Level*Up! programme develops perception and intuition in horse-and-rider partnerships. Additional services cover horse purchase consultation and specialist courses for children and adults.

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enjoy westerntraining

Breckerfeld, Germany

Enjoy Westerntraining, operated by Claudia and Thomas Laatz in Breckerfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, provides mobile Western riding instruction, horse training, and competition preparation across the Rhineland region. Services include riding lessons, young horse starting and breaking in, groundwork, show presentation, loading training, and horse transport. The business aims to make training enjoyable while delivering qualified, professional results for horse and rider.

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Birgit Bayer-Sassenhausen Westernreiten und Pferdezucht

Willich, Germany

Westernpferde Büttgerwald, operated by Birgit Bayer-Sassenhausen near Willich in North Rhine-Westphalia, specialises in Paint and Quarter Horse breeding and Western riding. The stud offers horses for sale from foals to experienced show horses, as well as riding instruction and professional training. The operation combines a traditional breeding programme with a strong focus on developing horses for Western performance disciplines.

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JP Westerntraining

Geeste, Germany

JP Westerntraining is a western riding school and training facility run by EWU-certified trainer Jennifer Pool, located in Dalum in the Emsland region of Lower Saxony. The facility specialises in western riding instruction for riders of all skill levels, offering structured lessons and training sessions in the western equestrian tradition. Jennifer Pool holds a professional EWU Trainer C qualification, ensuring instruction meets recognised standards. The school welcomes both beginners discovering western riding and experienced riders looking to develop their skills further.

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Pink Ponyhof - AvT Westerntraining & Reha

Hamm, Germany

Pink Ponyhof — AvT Westerntraining & Reha is a Western riding stable in Hamm, Germany, operated by Trainer B-licensed instructor Alexandra von Tresckow, who has been passionate about horses since early childhood. The facility offers boarding, riding instruction, professional horse training (Beritt), and equine rehabilitation programs combining Western Horsemanship principles with modern therapeutic methods. Services include BEMER therapy and salt therapy (Soletherapie) alongside traditional Western riding lessons emphasizing refined aids and a balanced seat. School horses are available for lessons, and riders of all experience levels are welcome.

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Westernreiten Lucille Hirschfeld

Schönwalde-Glien-Pausin, Germany

Westernreiten Lucille Hirschfeld is a western riding and horse-training service based in Schönwalde-Glien near Berlin, offering coaching in Reining, Western Horsemanship, and young-horse development. The focus is on health-oriented, partnership-based training tailored to each horse-and-rider combination, with additional services including mounted-seat coaching, muscle-building gymnastic work, and equimag magnetic-blanket therapy for recovery and rehabilitation. Online riding lessons are also available for clients without a local trainer, making the service accessible nationwide. The operation also stands a stallion for breeding inquiries.

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Reitzentrum Anette Christen

Flieden-Höf und Haid, Germany

Reitzentrum Anette Christen, operating as AllstarRanch, is an equestrian training centre set on 80,000 sqm of pastureland in Flieden between the Vogelsberg, Rhön, and Spessart regions of Hesse. Led by FN/EWU-certified Trainer B Anette Christen, the facility offers riding instruction in both English and Western disciplines as well as riding holidays. The scenic rural location provides an inspiring environment for riders of all experience levels.

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Lena Kassebaum

Seesen, Germany

Lena Kassebaum is a professional horse trainer and riding instructor based near Seesen in Lower Saxony, specialising in horse training, backing young horses, and competition preparation. She holds a Master of Science in equine science and Trainer B qualifications in Western riding with the EWU. Mobile riding lessons, groundwork sessions, and individual training programmes are offered throughout the region. Courses take place at various yards including Hackenstedt and Klingenhagen.

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