Vacation on the reiterhof - the perfect family vacation on the pony farm

Favorite animal? Horse! – Family vacation riding stable

Children have a very special fascination with horses. The intensive contact to the animal, but also the contact with other children and the experience in the group help to apply and develop social skills. Moving with and on horseback is fun for children, activates all the senses, promotes motivation and strengthens self-confidence. Through horses, children learn camaraderie, assuming responsibility, emotional stability, reliability, respect for the nature, Confidence and security. A holiday on a farm with horses and riding facilities is an unforgettable experience for many big city children.

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Farm Camps Fleur Stables | Netherlands

On this horse pension "live" 50 horses and ponies and you are less than 10 km from the famous North Holland beach town of Callantsoog. With farmer Jan and farmer Amanda, the kids can spend the whole day working on the ponies, taking care of the lambs, goats and rabbits, or driving with farmer Jan on the tractor. Farmer Jan is full of ideas and always thinks up something exciting with the guests. Children who would like to try out riding can do their ponydiplom here. In a few short lessons they learn everything about taking care of and riding a pony.

If you already have enough riding experience, you can join Fleur Stables "own" Book supply pony.

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Holiday on the Schmeling holiday farm | Schleswig Holstein

The holiday farm is located in the heart of the beautiful fishing region between the Baltic Sea, Flensburg Fjord and the Baltic Sea fjord Schlei. The apartments are attractively furnished and allow a relaxing and varied holiday. In addition to ponies and horses, goats, cats, chickens and occasionally pigs live on the farm, all of whom are looking forward to a visit. The ponies and horses want to be cleaned and brought to the pasture. There are riding lessons in small groups according to ability and wellbeing. If you want to bring a little more distance between yourself and the horses, you can enjoy a carriage ride through the beautiful landscape.

The riding opportunities for young and old are particularly beautiful on the farm.

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Apartment on the Plattenleger Hof | Bavaria

Quiet farm in a single location with panoramic mountain views near the lake. 3 apartments for 2-5 people with satellite TV, barbecue area, lawn, table tennis and Children’s Playground. Many small animals and pony rides for children.

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Apartment on the Hofgut Wollin | Ruegen Island

The Hofgut Wollin has 17 apartments from 32 -68 m² for 2 to 7 people. All farm holiday apartments in the north of the island of Rügen are comfortable, bright and individually furnished. The park-like area has ponds, ancient trees, many animals, an adventure playground and a large barbecue area.

Cuddly petting animals are waiting for the little ones (sheep, rabbits, cats, squirrels and much more) and all horse lovers can get a pony driving license.

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Apartment on Hof Osterbunsbüll | Schleswig Holstein

The Ferienhof und Reiterhof Osterbunsbüll in a quiet secluded location with a beautiful garden is located directly at the forest and the nature reserve Hechtmoor. Qualified riding lessons are offered daily in the in-house riding facility with indoor riding arena for beginners, advanced riders and returners, pony rides and riding for small children. It has a large play area for children with go-karts and trampoline. You can help in the stable and the petting animals can be taken care of.

The 5-star classified apartment "Ole Smeed" offers a beautiful view of the surroundings of Hof Osterbunsbüll, across the fields and to the horses. It has a gallery-like bedroom with 2 sleeping areas on the 2nd floor.

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Vacation on the horse farm

Holidays on the horse farm: fun and relaxation for the whole family

Holidays on the riding stable are a great experience for families with children … and not only ideal for passionate riders. The farms are usually located in particularly scenic regions: for example in the mountains, by the sea or embedded in lush green low mountain landscapes. They are simply the ideal starting point for hikes, bike tours and excursions.
Of course, the horses also play an important role. The animals are either very calm and patient or even specially trained horses that are used to dealing with people (and small children).

Exciting riding courses and sociable riding trips

The type of activities offered can vary depending on the farm. In many cases, individual riding lessons are available for almost all levels and ages. The storage of riding badges is usually included in such offers.
But of course you shouldn’t just learn on family vacations: having fun with horses and ponies is just as important as relaxing activities on horseback. Guided pony rides are often waiting for younger children: This way, the little ones have the opportunity to gain initial experience with the lovable animals. Experienced riders can explore the country and its people on guided and more or less extensive rides. Sometimes the riding stables also offer covered wagon rides through the area, which is both a romantic and a happy experience. A still relatively new trend are GPS guided tours. The route often leads over field and forest paths and there is an infinite amount to see along the way.

A family holiday on the riding stable is also ideal for non-riders

And if the weather at the equestrian farm does not play along during the holidays, there are often sheltered halls available so that you do not have to do without riding.
But of course a riding stable is not only ideal for horse fans, because of course there are many alternative leisure activities waiting for you. Bathing and swimming in summer, hiking and fishing, trips to nearby towns, amusement parks and museums: boredom comes in holidays with Definitely not up to children!