Holzik Stables
Under the guidance of the staff, you can participate in riding lessons at the farm from Monday to Saturday. Group lessons (1 hour) and private lessons (half an hour) are available.
- From about 7 years
- From €31.25 for a group lesson and from €38.25 for a private lesson
Here's more to do on the farm:
- Enjoy playing in the playground or sandbox.
- Playing games with the horses.
- Enjoying the surrounding forest.
Breehees
Farmer Carolien of FarmCamps Breehees is a qualified instructor and can help you with your first riding lesson on a pony, improving your riding style and/or overcoming fears. Every morning she teaches customised lessons (in groups). It doesn't matter if you have previous experience.
- From 6 years
- € 16 per 45 minutens, € 17.50 for advanced kids
- Puppy riding lesson € 13.50 per half hour (4-6 years)
Here's more to do on the farm:
- On 'adventure' to the forest.
- Go for a walk with a pony.
- Playing in the super fun playground.
- Eating chips on the farm terrace.
Fleur Stables
At Fleur Stables, it is also possible to take private riding lessons and improve your riding skills. The riding lesson is one-to-one which allows the instructor to give you many tips. The riding lesson can only be booked on site, i.e. at the farm. It is based on availability so a suitable pony can be chosen for you. Are you a beginner and want several days of lessons? Then check out the Pony Diploma package.
- From 6 years
- From € 100 per weekend for Pony Diploma package
- From € 35,- for privat lesson (30 minutes)
Here's more to do on the farm:
- Rent your own grooming pony.
- Sail in the Farmer's rowboat or canoe.
- Visit the seaside resorts of Callantsoog, Schoorl and Bergen aan Zee.
De Verloren Kost
Farmer Annemarie is a qualified instructor and provides tips on both theory and practice during riding lessons. Super nice! You ride one of the ponies that come in different shapes and sizes.
- Age to be agreed.
- Cost and duration are listed on the registration forms and may vary from one activity to another.
- Prices from €15
Here's what else there is to do on the farm:
- Head into the forest for a walk or forest ride.
- Help take care of the animals.
- Play in the yard.
- Relax on the outdoor terrace.
De Bosrand
Do you love ponies and would like to ride one of our ponies? Teacher Lisanne will take you through everything involved in riding. From taking the sweet ponies out of the pasture to brushing and saddling them and, of course, delightful riding. A pony lesson lasts about 60 minutes.
Do you want to book the pony riding lesson in advance? Then take a look at the website of De Bosrand itself.
- From 6 years of age
- € 19,50 per hour
- Puppy riding lessons from 2.5 years € 15 per 30 minutes
Here's more to do on the farm:
- Take care of alpacas, donkeys, deer, cats, pigs and rabbits.
- Walk, play or cycle in the nearby forest.
- Go supping on the forest lake.
Soodehof Eins
Guided by farmer Juliane or Kirsten, you can ride ponies several times a week in the farm's outdoor arena or in the indoor arena, which is located a few hundred metres from the farm. If you are very experienced and would like to ride independently, you can hire Prinzessin, Juliane's horse, for an hour for a ride in the forest.
- Riding lessons from 4 years
- € 40 per hour
Here's more to do on the farm:
- Rent your own grooming pony.
- Learning to milk by hand with farmer Günther.
- Enjoy playing on the playground equipment, swings and pedal tractors.
De Bonte Fries
Have you already had some riding lessons at home and would you like to continue practising on the farm? Then, in consultation with farmer Marije, you can explore the possibilities during your stay.
- Riding lessons from approximately 8 years old
- €30 for 40 minutes, including saddling and grooming
Here's more to do on the farm:
- Hobby horse jumping course
- Visit to the milking parlour
- Have some fun – pole vaulting (Fierljeppen), stilt walking, building huts, creating a slip-and-slide, or organising a go-kart and tractor parade. Nothing is too crazy on this farm!
