Dutch Equestrian Winter Escape

Dates

January 21 – 26 2025

Summary

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 Jumping Amsterdam!

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 from  the best in 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!

World class equestrian shows, clinics, riding and shopping: This would make a perfect Christmas gift!

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 @ Jumping Amsterdam 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 Jumping Amsterdam https://www.jumpingamsterdam.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 January 21

  • Arrival
  • welcome dinner in Zaandam!

Wednesday January 22

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

Thursday January 23

  • 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 January 24

  • 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 January 25

  • Jumping Amsterdam https://www.jumpingamsterdam.nl:
  • FEI World Cup dressage Grand Prix (Freestyle)
  • 1.60m international 5* show jumping
  • Browse and shop at the many vendor stands

Sunday January 26

  • Departure after breakfast
HIGHLIGHTS

* Full day @ Jumping Amsterdam 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 Jumping Amsterdam https://www.jumpingamsterdam.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 January 21

  • Arrival
  • welcome dinner in Zaandam!

Wednesday January 22

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

Thursday January 23

  • 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 January 24

  • 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 January 25

  • Jumping Amsterdam https://www.jumpingamsterdam.nl:
  • FEI World Cup dressage Grand Prix (Freestyle)
  • 1.60m international 5* show jumping
  • Browse and shop at the many vendor stands

Sunday January 26

  • Departure after breakfast
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