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Franzisca Wagner offers Western riding lessons for adults and children from the age of five. She also provides young horse training from age two, including groundwork, longeing and gentle backing. Training can take place at her own training stable or on the client's farm. She also offers show preparation and tournament accompaniment, and horses can be sold through her.
Kind und Pferd - Rita Bentz operates the Kreitmayerhof, a welcoming riding school in Markt Schwaben, Bavaria. Run by Rita Bentz, an independent riding instructor with over 25 years of experience and certifications in performance and preventive sports training, the yard offers riding lessons for children and teenagers, riding-badge preparation courses, hacking, pony fun days, birthday parties, and holiday programs. The facility also provides animal-assisted therapy and back-care exercises with horses, drawing on Rita's background as a qualified nurse. The open stable accommodates 25 horses with a year-round outdoor arena (20x40m), generous pastures, extensive hacking trails, and convenient access via public transport.
Aktiv-Reitschule Mainburg is a riding school in the Hallertau region of Bavaria, based in Mainburg, offering year-round Reitabzeichen (German riding-badge) courses for riders of all levels. The school places strong emphasis on foundational riding skills alongside show-jumping instruction. Courses run throughout the year, allowing students to progress systematically toward recognized riding qualifications. Aktiv-Reitschule Mainburg is a well-known address for structured riding education in the Mainburg area.
Gestüt Wichenstein is a Swiss equestrian facility in Oberriet, St. Gallen, specialising in breeding sport horses for ambitious show jumpers and recreational riders. The farm offers horse boarding, riding instruction, and training in a scenic alpine setting. Quality-bred horses are regularly available for sale from the stud.
Islandpferde Am Neubauernhof is a family-run equestrian and agricultural estate near Schwarzenbruck, Bavaria, operated by the Kellermann family. Alongside breeding and boarding Icelandic horses, the farm offers riding lessons and combines its equestrian operations with landscape gardening and cozy farm-stay accommodations. Guests and horse owners alike benefit from the tranquil rural setting and the family's hands-on, multi-generational approach to horse care. The farm's diverse offerings make it a distinctive stop for both riders and travelers seeking a genuine countryside experience.
Reiterhof Langwied is a family-run equestrian facility on Munich's western outskirts that has served riders for over 40 years. The yard offers boarding options — indoor, outdoor, and paddock boxes — with daily pasture turnout, a 20x40 m riding hall, a 20x60 m dressage arena, and a 40x80 m jumping field. Riders of all levels, from recreational trail riders to competitors, benefit from dressage and jumping instruction as well as guided trail rides in a relaxed, child-friendly environment.
Langhof Poing is an equestrian boarding and educational farm in Poing near Munich, run by certified experiential farmer Helene Noack. The active-stable concept gives around 50 horses roughly 8,000 square meters of movement space, with a dedicated smaller area for horses recovering from metabolic disorders, laminitis, or respiratory conditions. Alongside boarding, the farm hosts children's birthday parties, holiday programs, and school visits as part of its "Erlebnisbauernhof" experience. Just a ten-minute walk from Poing's S-Bahn station and next to the Wildpark Poing wildlife park, horses here average 15-18 kilometers of daily self-directed movement.
Hofgut Ludwigshöhe is a horse boarding and riding instruction facility located in Fürstenfeldbruck near Munich, run by Caroline Weiss. The property offers individualised horse care tailored to special needs including rehabilitation horses, allergies, and specific dietary requirements, with a strong emphasis on natural herd management and daily movement. Riders benefit from a fully mirrored indoor arena, outdoor riding area, sand meadow, and direct access to trail riding routes in the surrounding countryside. Known locally as a peaceful retreat, the facility combines attentive horsemanship with a welcoming atmosphere for both horses and their owners.
Pferdehof Menzinger is a specialized equestrian facility near Munich in Buch am Buchrain, dedicated to Icelandic horse breeding and training under the management of Villi Einarsson and Eva Menzinger. The farm operates a riding school with courses for all levels, a boarding stable, and a horse sales programme featuring trained Icelandic horses. A unique salt chamber wellness facility for horses and comprehensive training services round out the yard's broad offering.
Türkenfelder Pferdehof is a welcoming leisure stable (Freizeitstall) in Türkenfeld, Bavaria, run by the Rieger family. The yard specialises in caring for horses prone to laminitis, keeping mares and geldings in spacious, separate paddocks with round-the-clock access to hay and straw for calm, settled herds. Riders can enjoy an indoor arena, an outdoor dressage and show-jumping arena, a lunging circle, wash bays, and generous summer pastures. As a VFD member yard, it has a strong focus on trail and western riding alongside boarding and stabling services.
Pferdehof Hoehenberg is a family-run equestrian facility located between Haag in Oberbayern and Gars am Inn in Bavaria. The farm offers professional riding lessons for all ability levels, horse boarding, and riding holidays with overnight stays. Guests can earn equestrian certifications and enjoy guided trail rides through the surrounding countryside. Birthday parties with horses for children are also a popular offering. The facility is an official partner business of the Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung (FN).
Pferdehof Lemmer is a family-run equestrian centre near Großseelheim, Germany, offering boarding for around 60 horses in open-stall facilities. The farm provides qualified Western riding instruction on school and privately owned horses, alongside breeding and horse sales. Trainer Birgit Lemmer holds a Trainer C Western Riding certification, and the facility offers extensive training opportunities for Western riders of all levels.
Pferdehof Kaufering is a family-run equestrian farm located at the edge of Kaufering, Bavaria, set directly alongside the Lech river with open terrain and good transport links. The facility offers classical riding instruction and groundwork courses for horse owners, with training rooted in fear-free, respectful methods; individual lessons, weekend seminars, and holiday riding camps for children are available throughout the year. Pension boarding is provided for both healthy horses and those with metabolic conditions such as laminitis and EMS, supported by specialist nutritional knowledge. Facilities include a 20x40 m indoor arena, an outdoor ring, and dedicated turnout areas.
Reitstall Erlenhof is a family-run, Bioland-certified equestrian centre with over 50 years of tradition, located in Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg. The facility offers horse boarding in modern paddock boxes and a HIT Aktivstall system, alongside riding instruction for beginners through to advanced riders. Two indoor arenas, an outdoor arena, and a lunging hall support year-round training, and summer riding camps are available for children aged six and above. The farm produces its own organic feed and integrates sustainable agricultural practices throughout its operations.
Paardensportcentrum Stegeman is een Nederlands paardensportcentrum in De Blesse, Friesland, dat rijlessen aanbiedt voor alle niveaus, inclusief officiële KNHS-rijderstrainingprogramma's. Het centrum organiseert maandelijkse KNHS-dressuur- en springwedstrijden voor ruiters zonder eigen paard of pony. Er is een full-service paardenstalling beschikbaar met zowel zomer- als winterstallingsmogelijkheden voor veulens en paarden van alle leeftijden.
The Reit- und Fahrverein Neckartailfingen is a riding and driving club located in the scenic Neckar valley near Stuttgart, offering riding lessons for beginners through advanced riders alongside school horse programs and pony riding courses during school holidays. Members benefit from modern stabling with spacious boxes and paddocks, a social clubroom, and access to the Beutwangsee waterway and cycling route just outside the facility. The club organises regular equestrian events and fosters an active community that welcomes both competitive riders and leisure enthusiasts.
HBWR Westernreiten is a Western riding school near Stuttgart in Walddorfhäslach, Germany. The school offers individual lessons, small-group training, and a horse participation programme, all tailored to the rider's level. Instruction follows a structured, systematic approach that emphasises clear communication between horse and rider. All sessions are conducted with school horses in a supportive and motivating environment.
Schönhardter Pferdehof in Iggingen-Schönhardt is a certified equestrian facility operated by Pferdewirtschaftsmeister Alfred Bernhard. Services include horse boarding, professional riding instruction, and horse training across indoor and outdoor arenas with amenities including a treadmill and solarium. Horses for sale are available and the team provides a genuine family atmosphere for every horse.
VitalStall Haug GbR operates a large equestrian facility near Stuttgart in Altenriet, housing approximately 85 horses in spacious paddock boxes and open stalls with a strong emphasis on natural horse welfare. The yard features a 20×40m indoor arena, a 30×60m covered riding hall with specialized footing, a roundpen, and multiple outdoor arenas, with all hay and straw produced on site. Alongside riding instruction and horse training, the facility offers children's equestrian programmes, donkey therapy sessions, and pony experiences for families.
Pferd im Fokus is a mobile equine service run by Carolin Engemann, a veterinarian, riding instructor, and horse trainer based in the Hannover region of Germany. Caro combines veterinary care, rehabilitation, and preventative medicine with training, behavioral education, and riding lessons for all skill levels. Rather than operating a fixed yard, she travels to clients own stables throughout the Hannover area. Her holistic approach aims to build a trusting, successful partnership between rider and horse while safeguarding the animal health.
Reiterverein Langenhagen e.V. is an equestrian club in the Hannover region welcoming riders across all disciplines. Its 27,800 sqm facility includes 28 stalls and three open shelters set in a green, rural setting. The club offers dressage, show-jumping and Western riding instruction along with training courses and recreational riding. It also runs regular desensitisation (Gelassenheitstraining) sessions that are open to non-members.
RVV Badenstedt e.V. is one of Hanover's largest equestrian clubs, serving approximately 400 members for over 50 years from its grounds at Benther Berg in western Hannover. The club offers comprehensive programmes in riding, vaulting, and carriage driving, with instruction available for children from age six and adults of all experience levels. Facilities include 28 stalls, indoor and outdoor arenas, and extensive pastureland, supporting both school horses and members' private horses to the highest standard. Special offerings include therapeutic riding, training certification courses, and a lively social calendar of events throughout the year.
Sinas Ponywelt is a small pony activity centre in Hannover-Anderten offering riding experiences and equine activities for children and families. The facility is home to ponies Sue and Chey, creating a welcoming and personal atmosphere for young riders discovering horsemanship. Services are offered on a flexible basis to suit individual needs.
Reit- und Voltigierschule Hannover-Bemerode e.V. is a registered equestrian club in Hannover offering riding instruction for all levels on school horses, as well as horse boarding for around 60 horses in boxes and paddocks. The facility features two riding halls, a dressage arena, a jumping arena, and a longeing facility, along with summer pasture options. Holiday riding courses for children are held during school breaks, and riders are free to choose their own trainer.
