Germany, Südharz
- Classical dressage -
In beautiful Südharz, just over an hour's drive from Leipzig, you have the chance to get excellent private lessons on very well trained horses. Alexandra, who own the equestrian center, is also your instructor. She is a very popular and active instructor and she is also a dressage judge. Like most professionals she knows that the seat is the foundation for really good riding. Depending on your prior experience and preferences, you will train at different stages of collection and lateral movement. Alexandra is very calm and gentle in the way she trains horses and riders, which generally delivers a very good result.
Classical dressage
The seat is the main focus of the equestrian center. The center specializes in seat and fine aids, and depending on previous knowledge, training can be carried out up to lateral movements. Double lunge or Working Equitation can also be learned. They have an outdoor arena (20 x 60m / 65 x 197 ft), an indoor arena (20x40m / 65 x 131 ft) and nice areas for rides. If you wish, you can also practice riding sidesaddle.
Your coach, Alexandra, has been a licensed trainer since 1995 and dressage judge since 2003. She specializes in seat analysis and has a very calm and gentle method in training the horses.
In the weekly program you get 8 lessons during the week of 45 minutes each. During a short week it is included 5 lessons of 45 minutes each.
Accommodation and Food
You stay in apartments on the farm. All apartments have a kitchen, bathroom, 1-2 bedrooms, telephone and TV. Breakfast, lunch and dinner you can either choose to cook for yourself or dine in one of the cozy little restaurants that are within 3-6 km from the equestrian center.
Single room: It is possible to book a private one room apartment with an extra supplement. A single supplement will be added if you travel alone and there is noone with whom you could share an apartment.
Safe deposit box: No
A/C: No
Hair Dryer: Upon request.
Towels and sheets: Yes
Fridge: Yes
Horses
A total of 40 horses of which about 15 are used for lessons. The horses are PRE (Pura Raza Espanola), German Warmblood and Andalusians. Both stallions and mares.
Climate
Travel Information
Ability description: Dressage level 2-4 >>
Included in the price: 7 or 4 nights, 8 or 5 lessons.
Not included: Flights, meals and beverages, insurance and extras not mentioned.
Travel: Fly to Leipzig and then drive about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car.
Transfers: Transfers are not included. It's possible to take the train to Bennungen but with several changes. From Bennungen you can be picked up with a cost of 5 EUR/way. You can find train schedules on Deutsche Bahn.
Arrival/departure: Arrive during afternoon/evening, check in latest at 8.00pm, departure, check out at 10.00am.
Rental car: It is recommended to rent a car as there is a lot to see and do in the area. The equestrian center is easy to find, as it is motorway almost all the way there.
Single room: Can be booked with a supplement. For price click on ”Book on request” under Dates & prices.
Currency: EUR
Credit card: Is not accepted by riding center.
Tipping: Not required but appreciated.
Wifi: Yes, can be added to the apartments for 5 EUR/day.
Electricity jack: EU standard
Group size: 1 person/lesson. Maximum 6 persons total /week.
Age limit: None
Closest village: There are several restaurants within the range of 3 km, next bigger village is 12 km away.
Beach: Lake within 6 km.
Pool: No
Misc.:
Riding equipment to borrow: Helmet
Saddle bag available: No
Special diet: Breakfast can be adjusted.
Feedback from our travellers
Cozy accommodation and well-planned riding!
"A very nice apartment with freshly picked roses on the kitchen table. A beautifully set breakfast table for us in the dining room, with everything one could wish for. The horses are super sensitive and excellent teachers. The schedule was reviewed every day, with follow-ups and planning. Everything was very good!"
Eva Gran
The best riding camp ever!
"It exceeded expectations, the best riding camp ever! Alexandra was very engaged, humble, confident, and very skilled at teaching. I have gained so much to take home with me."
Titti Hübinette
Dedicated coaching in an idyllic setting!
"Alexandra is a very competent and attentive coach. She listens, observes, and tries to solve problems in a constructive way. Very calm and pedagogical. She gives praise when you do things right, so you feel that you are on the right path! I learned a lot of great tips in a short time! It’s a real gem with beautiful nature and buildings in the middle of the German countryside. Peaceful and relaxing!"
Lena Gunnarsson
Horses provide instant feedback – an invaluable learning process!
"The horses act like a mirror; what you do with your seat, the horse responds to. If you sit too much to the left, the horse will move left, and you can compensate by taking the right rein. You get instant feedback!"
Ann-Christin Tibbling
Alexandra is a master of seat analysis and horse breeding!
"Alexandra is a master, and her seat analysis was the best. Pure Raza Español (PRE) are some of the finest horses in the world, and Alexandra is breeding exceptionally fine horses. Everything was very good!"
Star Diffenderfer
Analytical teaching that provides lasting progress!
"The seat training has helped me a lot in my further riding and made me more aware. It made me wish that I could receive such analytical teaching more often. Nice, friendly horses that were allowed to live a good horse’s life in a lovely, picturesque village. I would have loved to stay longer."
Annika Airasmaa-Aaldijk
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