Verenigingen, bonden en ponyclubs — de gemeenschapskant van de sport, bij jou in de buurt.
The Reitverein Hopfgarten is a riding club for recreational riders and horse lovers in Hopfgarten and the surrounding area. It was founded in 2002 with seven members and now has 42 members aged between four and 60. The club is based at the Reit- und Pensionsstall König, where it has its riding stable and offers riding lessons. The club's name also refers to breeding and carriage driving.
Fleur De Lis Vaulters is a nonprofit equestrian vaulting program. It offers private, semi-private and group lessons for all ages and skill levels, with no prior experience required. The program also runs vaulting clinics, often with guest clinicians, and performs demonstrations at equine events. Vaulters can compete regionally, nationally or internationally as individuals, pairs or teams.
Suwannee River Riding Club is a members' club in Branford, Florida. It hosts team roping, speed events and rodeos throughout the year. Members take turns on work teams to help run club and arena activities. Horses attending club events must have a current negative Coggins test.
Reitverein Kirberg e.V. is a riding and driving club based in Kirberg, Hünfelden. The club traces its origins to 1927, when young farmers began riding lessons with their working horses. It has a riding instructor and has held riding lessons and tournaments since the 1950s. The club's name also reflects its driving (Fahren) activities.
KRV der Schwalm e.V. is a riding club based in Ziegenhain, founded in 1947, with over 400 members. The club runs a riding facility with two indoor arenas, three outdoor arenas and outdoor paddocks, and keeps its horses in outdoor boxes. Riding lessons on well-trained school horses are offered six days a week for beginners and advanced riders, including adults and children. The club also offers a voltige (vaulting) course for children from age three.
Robins Riding Stables is the home of the Robins Riding Club, a member-operated organization. The stables offer horse boarding, with three riding arenas, several scenic trails, three turn-out pastures and two wash areas. Riding is open to both experienced riders and beginners. Membership is open to military members, DoD civilians and retirees.
Magnolia Arabian Horse Association is a club for owners, breeders, riders and enthusiasts of Arabian horses. It hosts two horse shows each year. The club draws members from across the southeast of the United States. Its mission also covers non-Arabian horses through shows and other activities.
Reit- und Fahrverein Herbede-Ruhr e.V. is a riding club in Witten that combines top-level and grassroots equestrian sport. The club promotes passion for horses and riding and welcomes members of all ages and experience levels. It is based at the Forsthof Haschert equestrian facility in Witten, and enquiries about riding lessons or training are directed to the facility's owners.
Pferdehof Ginas Heimat e.V. is a riding club in Hauswalde, near Großröhrsdorf, with about 75 members, most of them children and young people. The club offers riding for beginners and advanced riders, vaulting, carriage driving and hacking rides through the village. Its focus is on fun and correct handling of the horse as a partner. The club also organises non-riding events such as herb walks and camping weekends.
Commonwealth Polo Club offers polo lessons for players from beginners to experienced riders, with arena, field and group options. Members can join annual or monthly memberships for chukkers, and horse rental is available for practice and games. Horses can be boarded or brought to the grounds. The club also hosts live arena polo matches and private events.
Leg Up Equestrian Team is a riding centre focused on youth mounted riding lessons. It offers assessment lessons, weekly lessons through monthly subscription packages, and open rides on its school horses. The centre also runs a Pony Club Riding Center for members who progress to off-site training and competitions. The programme is built around the art of horsemanship.
RG Hof Balte is a riding club based on the Hof Balte farm in Bochum-Stiepel, on the Ruhr. The club has existed for around 30 years and runs a riding facility with a hall, outdoor riding areas, paddocks and pastures. Members can rent boxes at the yard, and the site lists riding instructors. The farm is located directly on riding trails near the Weitmarer Holz and the Kemnader See.
Maashof is a family-run horse farm in Essen-Fischlaken on the Baldeneysee. It offers livery boarding for 55 horses with paddock boxes, stables and summer and winter paddocks. The yard has two indoor riding halls, a dressage arena and a show jumping arena, plus floodlit areas. The associated club, HRV Maashof e.V., has been running tournaments, courses and community events since 1971.
Reitclub Hattingen Ruhr e.V. is a riding club in Hattingen, near the Schulenberger Wald. It offers dressage and show-jumping lessons, both individual and in groups, using the club's own horses. Lessons take place in the indoor arena or on the outdoor areas, depending on the weather. The club serves both tournament riders and recreational riders.
South Florida Reining Horse Association is a not-for-profit organization affiliated with the National Reining Horse Association. It promotes the sport of reining in South Florida. It organizes shows and special events for reining enthusiasts, including Futurity and Derby classes. Membership and sponsorship are offered through the website.
Ponyhof Birmes is a riding and driving stable in Krefeld-Forstwald. It offers riding lessons on Fjord horses for advanced riders and pony experiences for children, including Shetland ponies for the youngest. Carriage driving, ground work and courses leading to FN badges are also offered. Owners can arrange individual lessons on their own horses and keep them in guest boxes.
Palm City Polo is a polo club for players from novice to high-goal levels. It offers polo lessons, clinics, and organized practice sessions. Full board and training for horses is available, along with polo tournaments in low- and medium-goal leagues. The club also sells and leases green and made polo ponies.
Santa Clara Polo Club is a polo club in Wellington, Florida, offering polo play on its regulation field, including 8-10 goal polo and high goal practices. The club runs a polo school that teaches riders of any ability, with Monday Night Gallop, coaching, private lessons and clinics. Stabling is available from dry stalls to full board, with grooming and horse training. The club also rents its fields and barn to polo teams and organises monthly tournaments.
Flying Cow Polo Club is a polo club in Wellington, Florida, recognized by the United States Polo Association. It offers polo lessons, clinics, coaching chukkers, weekly practices and kids polo. The club provides full-care board, dry stall and paddock rentals, and horse rentals and sales. Tournaments and a pro-am league are also part of its programme.
Punta Gorda Horseman's Association (PGHA) is a volunteer equestrian association in the Punta Gorda area. It organizes horse shows and equestrian events, including Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Speed and Performance shows. Riders of English and Western disciplines are welcomed. The association emphasizes sportsmanship, community service and youth character development.
Beldi Equestrian & Polo Club operates polo facilities and an equestrian facility in Florida. Beldi Polo East is one of its polo facilities, located on E Road in Loxahatchee Groves. The club also lists an equestrian facility in Wellington and a second polo facility, Beldi Polo North. Rental inquiries are handled through the club's contact form or by email.
Gut Hohenrod Reitsport is a family-run riding business in Lohfelden. It offers riding lessons for children, young people and adults, using school horses or the rider's own horse. The yard also provides horse boarding with open stables, paddock boxes and pasture, along with a riding club and show activities. A shop on site sells riding clothing.
The Central Florida Hunter Jumper Association is a membership organization for hunter/jumper riders, trainers, breeders and owners in Central Florida. It presents four USEF National rated horse shows each year, with a show season running from December to November. The association also offers clinics and seminars led by professionals, along with education, networking and member resources.
The Sarasota Polo Club hosts polo matches during its published season, with Sunday polo matches held every Sunday in season. It also hosts Thursday Sunset Polo events. The club offers a Learn To Play program and runs leagues including the Sunshine League and Sarasota Women's League.
