Dutch Equestrian Summer Escape

Dates

June 17 – 22 2025

Summary

From June 17 – 22, 2025 we are offering an exclusive summer 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 & Longines League of Nations Cup at CHIO Rotterdam!

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

For more information please contact us! + 31 6 21816480 or sarah@dutch-tours.com

* Full day @ CHIO Rotterdam 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 CHIO Rotterdam https://chio.nl
  • 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 June 17th

  • Arrival
  • welcome dinner in Zaandam!

Wednesday June 18th

  • 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 June 19th

  • 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 June 20th

  • 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 June 21st

  • CHIO Rotterdam https://chio.nl
  • FEI World cup dressage
  • Longines League of Nations Cup at CHIO Rotterdam!
  • Browse and shop at the many vendor stands

Sunday June 22nd

  • Departure after breakfast
HIGHTLIGHTS

* Full day @ CHIO Rotterdam 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

INCLUDED
  • 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 CHIO Rotterdam https://chio.nl
  • 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
ITINERARY

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 June 17th

  • Arrival
  • welcome dinner in Zaandam!

Wednesday June 18th

  • 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 June 19th

  • 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 June 20th

  • 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 June 21st

  • CHIO Rotterdam https://chio.nl
  • FEI World cup dressage
  • Longines League of Nations Cup at CHIO Rotterdam!
  • Browse and shop at the many vendor stands

Sunday June 22nd

  • Departure after breakfast
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