Dutch Equestrian Spring Escape

Dates

March 11 – 16 2025

Summary

From March 11 – 16, 2025 we are offering an exclusive spring equestrian escape in the Netherlands! A mix of riding in the forest, shopping at a major equestrian store, driving a pair of Friesians, world class clinics and demos and finishing with a full day FEI World cup at the Dutch Masters during Indoor Brabant!

This 4 day 5 night vacation is perfect for all equestrian enthusiasts: AA’s and happy hackers alike! If you are comfortable in all three gaits in an English saddle, enjoy watching World Cup horse shows as well as shopping and are keen to learn a bit more about the horse industry in Europe, this is the perfect short escape for you. A getaway with your barn family, or a special mother – daughter trip! If you want to join in all the fun, but are not interested in riding, this vacation is ideal too!

Prices
Price : € 3.025
Early bird discount 10% (€ 302,50) through Nov 30 2024
Price with early bird discount : € 2.722,50

HIGHLIGHTS
INCLUDED
ITINERARY

* Full day @ Dutch Masters – Indoor Brabant with FEI World Cup dressage and show Jumping

* 3 World class clinics and demo’s: learn from the best in Europe!

* 2 rides and 1 x driving: fun & low key leisure rides in the forest

* Equestrian shopping and a little sight seeing

* All-inclusive holiday, small group with private driver/guide

Hotel accommodation (5 nights)
Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Hot & cold beverages, fruit and snacks
2 x riding and 1 x driving (1,5 – 2 hours on average)
1 x seat/posture lesson (on a horse simulator)
2 x equestrian clinic / demo
1x full day access to the Dutch Masters (Indoor Brabant) https://www.thedutchmasters.com/
1x Shopping at an equestrian flagship store https://hypostore.com/
1 x Dutch cultural visit: windmills, wooden shoes, cheese, villages!
Pre and post stay extensions assistance

Below is our itinerary. While all tours and visits will be included in this trip, we can change the dates for the specific visits due to the weather and availability of tickets. We might also substitute certain specific visits, if we think they add more value to your trip.

Tuesday March 11th

Arrival
welcome dinner in Zaandam!

Wednesday March 12th

Trail ride in the dunes: 90 minutes in nature followed by coffee and apple pie
Seat/posture lesson with horse simulator
Visit Zaanse Schans in the afternoon: windmills, wooden shoes and cheese!

Thursday March 13th

Driving lesson in the Veluwe national Forest – majestical Friesians!
Exclusive equestrian shopping at https://hypostore.com/
Clinic judging the KWPN horse and Friesians (conformation, movement)

Friday March 14th

Trail ride in one of the national parks: we discover a different part of Holland
Special demo or visit to international stable or stud farm: learn from the best!

Saturday March 15th

Masters (Indoor Brabant) https://www.thedutchmasters.com/
FEI World Cup dressage Grand Prix (Freestyle)
1.50m international 5* show jumping
Browse and shop at the many vendor stands

Sunday March 16th

Departure after breakfast

HIGHLIGHTS